Thanks for getting back to me, Ben. Checked contacts when I replaced the bulb. By the way, the passenger side works fine. Hmmm..could it be the flasher? -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of BenT Syncro Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 4:15 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Front, driver's side turn light... Whoops, I didn't read the part that you changed the bulb. Time to check the contacts in the bulb socket. Emery cloth usually does the trick if it's just corroded.
BenT
On Jan 6, 2011, at 4:12 PM, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote: > Phil, > > I'll bet you have a burnt out bulb. IIRC, it's dual filament unit, meaning both running and blinking elements in the same bulb. > > > BenT > > ps: this assuming you do not have a Euro spec Wolfie. > > On Jan 6, 2011, at 3:40 PM, Phil <mypactor@PACBELL.NET> wrote: > >> With my '89 Wolfie, my left, front running light doesn't work. The >> brighter, turn indicator light DOES work. I've changed out the bulbs >> and checked all fuses. Still nada. Anyone have an idea? >> >> >> >> Thanks, Phil in Bakersfield |
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