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Date:   Thu, 2 Oct 2003 12:01:24 +0100
Reply-To:   Tony Polson <tp@WHSMITHNET.CO.UK>
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From:   Tony Polson <tp@WHSMITHNET.CO.UK>
Subject:   Fw: Why is there an additional signal marker dash lamp on European vans?
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Tony Polson" <tp@whsmithnet.co.uk> To: "David Marshall" <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG> Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2003 1:20 AM Subject: Re: Why is there an additional signal marker dash lamp on European vans?

> David Marshall wrote: > > > > Both my Syncro Camper and my Syncro Single Cab Tow Truck > that I imported > > from Germany have an additional signal indicator lamp > mounted on the dash > > that flashes once when I turn the signal markers on. Why > is this? > > > Hi David, > > Just a thought from the east side of the pond, but are > either/both of them fitted with a tow hitch and Euro > electrics for a trailer? > > If so, the additional indicator lamp is to confirm that the > turn indicators on the trailer are working as they should. > The lamp is designed to flash in synch with the trailer > indicators. If the connecting plug(s) is/are not fully > inserted, or if there is a wiring fault, the normal turn > indicator lamp will flash as usual but the additional lamp > will not, thereby indicating the problem. > > I have an extra lamp on my Vanagon(Transporter)'s dash and > that is its purpose. It was fitted when the tow hitch and > trailer electrics were installed. > > Tony > (in the UK) >


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