Indicator failure, bulbs fine what could be causing it?

[farrendahl]

Pretty much as the title says, rear driver side indicator on the 9-3 has failed, I've changed over the bulb but hasn't rectified the fault.

Has anybody got any ideas what could be causing the fault? The only other thing that I can think of is that it's some kind of wiring/electrical fault?

[Muncle Trogg]

Do any of the other lights on that side work? Could be an earth issue or a bent pin on the connector block (this happened to me once, only realised after forking out for a load of new bulbs).

If you put the hazards on does the tail light flash on that side?

[farrendahl]

That will be my next thing to check, I have a feeling it's going to be a grab a colleague so they can watch while I check job

[Muncle Trogg]

You should be able to do it on your own if need be, just turn the lights on and then stick the hazards on.

[farrendahl]

Muncle Trogg said:

You should be able to do it on your own if need be, just turn the lights on and then stick the hazards on.

Sorry had a complete fit of blond there (it's been a long two days). All other lights on the cluster are working bar the indicator/hazard. Any ideas?

[farrendahl]

Sorry to bump but I really need a few ideas on this

[Rich_W]

Swap the bulb over fromt he other side. Might be a duff bulb.
Check for a feed to the little tab in the centre of the bulb holder (where the bulb twists into)

[mikliska]

Are they out on both sides? Front and rear?

These would be helpful to know. Could be ground or the relay but furter info would help.

[Athlon]

If it is a twist in bulb holder look carefully where the pins rest against the track as they burn and a little hole appears causing a bad earth.