my indicators are playing up?????

[pdog]

Hi i have a 51 plate audi tt quatro 225bhp and over the last few weeks my indicators have been playing up when i put them on they come on for a second then go off or they just dont come on at all someone said to me it could be my relay for them. Anyone know whats up with them?? Thanks Adam.

[Tame Technician]

Hazard light switch. Replace it, indicators will then be fine again.

[pdog]

ok mate thanks this may sound daft but my hazards are workin ok its just the indicators?? will it not be the relay for them then??

[Dr G]

TT has just pointed out a known TT foible

[Colonial]

pdog said:

ok mate thanks this may sound daft but my hazards are workin ok its just the indicators?? will it not be the relay for them then??

It's a known Audi issue. The indicator module causes the issues - as far as I am aware it controls the indicators as well as the hazards. Pick it up from any stealers and can be fitted in about 5 minutes. Even paying for exhorbitant Australian Audi prices I had change from 30 quid.

[Olly]

pdog said:

ok mate thanks this may sound daft but my hazards are workin ok its just the indicators?? will it not be the relay for them then??

If it's anything like my Seat Toledo switch (probably the same switch with a different facia on it), then the relay is part of the switch.

[Gren]

Had this on my TT. Symptoms were as you described. The relay is found behind the hazard light button in the middle of the dash. You get to it by taking out the stereo and reaching up. Fairly straightforward job if you can find instructions. £60 dealership job if you can't/don't want to.

[MrLou]

My 2001 A3 has just had this fault.

Yesterday the indicators wouldn't flash, when I move the stalk the indicator comes on but stays on. Pressing the hazard button they flashed correctly.

This morning they weren't flashing to begin with but after 10 minutes they started flashing.

I'm fairly sure this is the same problem as other people have had, I'll be off to ECP/GSF at lunchtime to replace the hazard switch.

ETA: This part from ECP would seem to be suitable:

Hazard Relay £34.02 inc VAT

Further edit. For a 2002MY A3 the correct part number, according to Audi, is 8LO941509P, £38.94 inc VAT

Edited by MrLou on Monday 28th June 11:06

[MrLou]

Updated the thread to say that after pulling the old relay out and refitting it, my problem is solved.

I haven't needed to replace the unit, maybe it was just a case of a bad connection?