Indicator gremlim

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James134
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Wed May 24, 2017 10:10 am

My front left indicator has stopped working when indicating left (but not every time) but works fine with the hazards. Sometimes when I indicate it'll start working normally and half way through randomly stop so the others start flashing at double speed.

Anyone got Any suggestions?
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Wed May 24, 2017 8:14 pm

Had a similar problem where the indicator relay just stopped clicking. Both signals would be affected the same way in my case. Try swapping the indicator relay under the steering column.
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Wed May 24, 2017 9:40 pm

Sounds like the column switch to me. I had the same problem and a replacement switch cured it.
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Wed May 24, 2017 9:42 pm

Is it always the same indicator lamp that stops?

If so check the earth and lamp holder are clean and secure. And try a new lamp.

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Thu May 25, 2017 11:26 am

Thanks, will give the relay and switch a try. Yeah only the front left is affected, every one else is fine. Bulbs fine. Surely if the holder or earth is dodgy then it would be work with the hazards?
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Thu May 25, 2017 9:23 pm

The fact that the hazard lights all work says the wiring and bulbs are good so the fault is most likely with the column switch.
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