Indicator issues

Post Sun Sep 16, 2018 9:25 pm

I am having an issue whereby when the indicator stalk is moved to the left or right, all the indicator lights flash as if you have pressed the hazard switch.

There are 2 bulbs out, possibly just bad earth but it was dark and late so I couldn't finish. I did remove an old alarm system and fit some front speakers, could I have disturbed some wiring that would cause this issue?

Thanks

Post Mon Sep 17, 2018 8:16 am

The old alarm system would have been cut in to the loom so when removing it did you make good and insulate all the points you removed the cables from as the alarm would have been used to trigger a visual alarm which mostly is all indicators flashing.

Post Mon Sep 17, 2018 5:41 pm

Traced the cable back and there were indeed wires into the hazard lights, poorly done bidge job that was now bare and making contact hence all flashing. Seperated and insulated now!

Sorted, many thanks!

Post Mon Sep 17, 2018 6:47 pm

Result.

Hate these f..........ing alarms and bodge installers.

Post Mon Sep 17, 2018 7:14 pm

Satan wrote:Result.

Hate these f..........ing alarms and bodge installers.

Good call Stefan

Mart.

Post Tue Sep 18, 2018 9:56 pm

Have had all sorts of issue with the wiring from previous bodge jobs. Last owner had unplugged the sounder in the engine bay as it probaly caused problems then! Any reputable alarm installers around Hertfordshire?

Tempted to install myself but want the certficate so I can declare it on the insurance.

Post Wed Sep 19, 2018 11:58 am

All alarms are the devil's work and give far more trouble than they are worth. No one responds to them anyway except to complain about the noise because 99.9% of the time they go off it is a false alarm. Use one a substantial device that locks on to the steering wheel, that is also a visual deterrent to anyone getting into your car in the first place.