Date:         Mon, 2 May 2016 17:07:37 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Turn signal puzzle
Comments: To: thewestyman <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
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At 01:27 PM 5/2/2016, thewestyman wrote:
>I am in Europe with my ‘86 Westfalia.  It was 
>sitting for a year and a half and besides I had 
>to charge the batteries again, the only one 
>thing is not working properly is the turn 
>signal.  As I switch on there is a momentary 
>flash and then nothing.  It is not 
>blinking.  Both sides it does the same.  I left 
>it on for a few more seconds but I was not sure 
>if I may not cause some overheating of an 
>electrical item.  I’m guessing, there is a 
>relay.  But my thinking would say, that it 
>should not fail because of not being used for a 
>long time.  I can’t guess what is the number on that relay.
>Anyone had any experience with this?
>Zoltan

If the emergency flashers work then the flasher 
relay is good.  It probably has 21 painted on it 
and is in bottom right position of the relay 
panel.  If the four-ways work vigorously 
exercising the four-way switch a few dozen times 
may bring the contacts back to life.  If the 
four-ways don't work pull and replace the flasher 
to make sure it's making good contact, and try another flasher.

Yrs,
d