turn signal wiring diagram

[JayBar]

FWB
Thanks for the detailed reply. The information you gave will be helpful if I can't find a diagram for my car. Where I am is, I have 5 wires coming out of the switch. Two go to the dimmer. Three are part of the turn signal system. If I can get a diagram I can figure out where to connect the wires. ( I know where to connect the wires I have three stubs to hook up to just don't know which is which.) I know it's not rocket science just time consuming and the space is tight, making the job
unpleasant. I wired my FFR from scratch so I know the basics, but I did not build this car and don't want to reinvent the wheel.
A wiring diagram would be very helpful.
Thanks,

[FWB]

ok now wait a minute....you said wires are for the dimmer......so this is a multi function switch? high beams, turn signals, and what else?

you didn't mention that in your first post, thats a different animal. my next question is the new switch you bought......is from what manufacturer.
is it a GM type switch?

[JayBar]

Originally Posted by FWB

ok now wait a minute....you said wires are for the dimmer......so this is a multi function switch? high beams, turn signals, and what else?

It also controls the wipers, a/c and landing gear.

Now I appreciate your willingness to help out, but I posted this to the Backdraft section of the Forum, expecting replies from Backdraft owners
or dealers. They would know I am talking about a VW switch. I have asked in each post for a wiring diagram (for a Backdraft is implied) that's what I want and need.
Eventually someone who has one or someone who can tell me the color code of the wires will answer my post.

[FWB]

your right thats what you will need. if all else fails get an appropriate VW wiring diagram and use that to wire it up. you can bet though that some of the same makes have different switches and different steering columns as far as backdrafts go....
i kinda went thru the same thing on my car......wiper motor from a mazda, column from a ford, and a ford multifunction switch.
i ended up buying a mazda wiring diagram and a ford diagram to get them to play nice together. i would recomend a VW diagram for the model the switch is for, just to keep sane.....

[JayBar]

Ok, I figured it out. For those of you who purchase the Chinese made VW turn signal switch on ebay here is what you need to do.

Coming out of the switch. Are 5 wires three control the turn signal one does the high beam and one is hot or from the flasher I don't know which.

Anyway the Green/black wire is the right turn and connects to the wiring harness yellow wire. the black/white wire from the switch goes to the
harness wire green. The Black switch wire goes to the harness green/yellow wire. The brown switch goes to the brown harness wire. And the last
wire goes to the harness wire that is left (I forget the colors).

I know in newer BDR's there is a single connector which makes life easier but when you buy Chinese to save money you have a little work to do.

I did not mention earlier that the interior sleeve of the switch needs to be opened up a bit to slide over the steering colum. You can do that with a dremel in about 15 minutes. Just take down the high points which are molded in ridges. The material is soft and easy to remove.