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jonny323i
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Post Sun Jul 14, 2013 10:57 am

I started having issues with my rh indicator it clicks like mad as if a bulb is blown but there's no flashing green on the cluster and If I put the hazzards on all the bulbs are ok.
I'd got an obc to fit anyway so Iv started changing the stalks that's fixed the rh indicator but after a short time now the lh has the same symtoms and if I change back to the old stalk it reverts back to the rh side is it most likely the stalk as I'm surprised 2 stalks could have such a similar issue
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Post Sun Jul 14, 2013 11:21 am

Corrosion of the bulb or plug, especially at the front, will cause this sort of issue. You may just need to take the light out of the bumper and spray everything with contact cleaner.
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Post Sun Jul 14, 2013 11:22 am

But all the bulbs are working is that still the case
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Post Sun Jul 14, 2013 11:29 am

I have a similar problem... all lights work on Hazards, only right hand side indicators work from the stalk. Left hand side just clicks away.
I do have a few basic electrical issues, like wiring loom in pieces so I havent spent enough time on it yet.....
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Post Sun Jul 14, 2013 11:36 am

jonny323i wrote:But all the bulbs are working is that still the case
Yes, otherwise I would have said "duff bulb".
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Post Sun Jul 14, 2013 6:00 pm

Well you were right :clap:
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