E30 Zone

where is the relay for the indicators? 318is e30 cab k reg. was wondering because the indicator flashes fast when i turn right but all the bulbs work. when i turn left it is fine

attached to the underside of the steering wheel column.

Take off the steering wheel,
then take off the trim and shroud under the column.


You'll see the black relay underneath then not far from the indicator stalk itself

are both the bulbs flashing fast or just one? have you tried changing the bulbs around?

The indicator 'relay' doesn't know which way you are indicating, so if it works properly for one direction and not the other, the fault is not there!
Either a bulb is out, or there is a resistance somewhere in RH indicator wiring. Put the hazards on, and compare brightness of the bulbs.
The problem is most likely with the front indicator, but could also be the rear light cluster lamp holder assembly (including the relevant pin on its socket), the hazard switch, or the column indicator switch.

I've had problems with my ns indicator when I've changed bulbs etc in the rear panel. If I don't get it quite right, the ns indicator doesn't work until i twist the securing lock again on the bulb holder panel.

hennabm wrote:I've had problems with my ns indicator when I've changed bulbs etc in the rear panel. If I don't get it quite right, the ns indicator doesn't work until i twist the securing lock again on the bulb holder panel.

You need to tighten up the buckets a bit on the rear lamp sockets.

changed the bulbs but still the same problem..

Is the actual bulb holder ok though?

As Brian mentioned eariler... Very common problem at the front in my experience

have an e36 front bumper and its using side repeters as front indicators, :-S dont ask why. looks shite