Indicators ometimes not working

[cito quod fortis]

My indicators seem sometimes not to work and it seems to be when the car is cold and then they're starting to work again when the car gets hotter. The hazard lights work fine, so I'm guessing it's to do with the relay, unless anyone has other thoughts? If it is the relay, what is the a spec and can I just get one of these from maplins or similar? Also, being a bit thick, where do I find it to replace? Thanks Andy

[budala]

Hi Andy,
Don't worry, it's always like that.
It's absolutely usual : the indicators works when the light is on, then off, then on, then off, then on, then off, then...

[Paul.B]

It is the same with the "S" key on your keyboard.

(Bloody technology)

[3Dee]

Paul.B said:

It is the same with the "S" key on your keyboard.

(Bloody technology)

Wouldn't I know Pauly would come out with sommat like that!

All ribbing aside, yes it does sound very much like a relay issue, especially as all indicator units are affected.. The relay is relatively cheap. You should find it with the fuses in the LHS front of the side-pod (unscrew a panel under the front clip)- unless the electrics are non-standard, so take it oot and go grab one from halfords & try another.. At least you have eliminated that as a source of your problem, and if it doesn't change anything, you have a spare!

Edited by 3Dee on Tuesday 5th August 12:46

[Steve_D]

From memory the hazard and flasher relays are the same so you could swap them over and see if the problem moves.

Steve

[Paul.B]

3Dee said:

Wouldn't I know Pauly would come out with sommat like that!

Always willing to help