indicators not working :(

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makman
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Thu Nov 14, 2013 4:23 pm

Indicators not working..hazard light on switch stays on when pressed but no flash and main blinkers are dead. Also..the wipers arent working. Enyone got some ideas? Thanks
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Rich320I
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Thu Nov 14, 2013 5:07 pm

fuse? or possibly the relay
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Thu Nov 14, 2013 5:45 pm

Start by unplugging the hazard light switch, find the wire that provides power (can't remember which one - consult wiring diagram or someone on here will confirm) and start jumping this to other points on the socket and see what you can make the indicators do. The hazard light switch is a junction box for all the blinkers so you should be able to make them light up continuously or blink on all sides, depending on which ones you jump. If you can do this, the hazard light switch is the problem, if you can't, it can point to where your problem lies (fuse, blinker relay, earth, bulbs).

When I had a similar problem, turned out it was loose connectors & frayed wires in the socket for the hazard light switch so I cut it out and soldered in a new one.
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Thu Nov 14, 2013 7:43 pm

Checked the obvious mate..the fuse lol. Where are the relays for the blinkers? Ive a 3 wire one under the dash coloum..is this the only one? Il check that switch tomorrow mate
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Fri Nov 15, 2013 7:27 pm

PM sent with the wiring diagram for Turn / Hazards
just realized I cant attach anything

Try this site and choose your car it will give the wiring diagram page 6313
hope it helps

http://www.armchair.mb.ca/~dave/BMW/e30/

Cheers Al
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