Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2020 11:32:37 -0700
Reply-To: Edward Barger <edvbarger@YAHOO.COM>
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From: Edward Barger <edvbarger@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Wiring problems with tail lights etc
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Hope this is reaching folks on the list
I did as Dennis suggested and checked the ground at the tail lights Pin #3 is the ground
Both the taillights have continuity from pin 3 and the chassis so that seems not to be the problem
Any other thoughts ??
Thanks in advance
ed
VW Problems with lighting
1987 VW Vanagon Westfalia
1993 Subaru engine
All running lights : markers, turn signal, break and back up lights were replaced with LED 4 years ago
At the time of replacement up till now all worked as expected
Had some body work done and total re paint lighting units were removed and re installed
Now having this happening
VW Problems with lighting
1987 VW Vanagon Westfalia
1993 Subaru engine
All running lights : markers, turn signal, break and back up lights were replaced with LED 4 years ago
At the time of replacement up till now all worked as expected
Had some body work done and total re paint lighting units were removed and re installed
Now having this happening
1. ignition key on Head light switch off : right turn signal activated Front amber signal works normal
Rear right turn signal works But both the right and left side break lights also flash
With the head light switch on it is the same with the turn and break lights BUT now the back up lights are on and the transmission is not in reverse
2. Ignition key on head lights off : Left turn signal activated front and rear indicator lights flash normal
With the head light switch on : front and real turn signal flash normal
BUT the back lights come on and the transmission not in reverse
3. With headlights on or off Left turn signal activated works normal until the breaks are applies then the Left turn signal stops flashing front and rear
4. Ignition key on head lights on van in reverse : backup lights work
along with the headlights and running lights
Ignition key on head lights off transmission in reverse back up lights do not work
. With the night running / head lights off:
The backup light does not come on when in reverse
Edward V Barger
edvbarger@yahoo.com
310 922 6251
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