Problem Reports
Volkswagen Beetle TDI
Report: Flasher Relay Failure Can Cause Erratic Turn Signal Operation
Volkswagen Beetle TDI Problem
13 Reports
Model Years Affected: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Average Mileage: 72,000 mi (32,000 mi - 100,000 mi)
Verified
Erratic turn signal operation can be a result of a failing turn signal flasher relay which will require replacement.
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markevans, 2002 Volkswagen Beetle TDI, 100,000 miRookie
erratic turn signal flashing.
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Visitor, 2005 Volkswagen Beetle TDI, 32,000 mi
Flasher relay is erratic when right signal turn is performed.
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mwbrown, 2002 Volkswagen Beetle TDI, 84,000 miRookie
I had this problem too, but fixed it by spraying contact cleaner into the blinker stalk pivot area in the steering wheel column.
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need to replace flasher...where did those clever germans put it???
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