[Giddy]

When indicating left I don't get the green arrow flashing on the dash and none of my indicators on the left hand side of the car work.

I know all 3 bulbs are ok as when I set the alarm they all light up.

What do you reckon it is... dead bulb in the dash or a loose connection?

If it is the dash bulb how easy is it to replace?

 

[Sem]

You're just gonna have to use arm signals mate []

Don't think the dash bulb would take the rest of them out.

Maybe a faulty indicator stalk or a relay?

 

[Giddy]

I would but my arm isn't long enough!

Relay... whats that I thought it was a race where competitors pass a batton?

Is it something I can check or is it a visit to the stealers?

 

[Kaushik]

hey guys,

i think i have the same sort of problem... yesterday i tried signalling off a motorway junction when the indicator stopped working. Then suddenly came back on again. Sometimes it doesnt work at all. Anyone else who's had the same problem? if so how is it fixed?

 

[RichieDan]

Have you put a new radio in lately, if so you might have pulled the plug off the back of the hazard light switch a little. Check that the hazzards lights flash as they should.

 

[JPF101]

If you put your hazzard lights on do they work?

If they do then is it probably going to be the indicator stork

Eurocar parts do them for ?21.25

 

[rich1068]

Faulty flasher relay is yet another one of those lovely 'known problems' [!]

5 minute warranty fix.

 

[Giddy]

Quote: posted by rich1068 on 11/01/2005 16:13:48

Faulty flasher relay is yet another one of those lovely 'known problems' [!]

5 minute warranty fix.

Car's not in warrenty, any idea how I can confirm and fix?

How much will VW charge?

/Edit - All bulbs are working when the hazards are on

 

[RichieDan]

Sounds like the stalk to me then. If you have retro fitted cruise then its fairly easy, if not have a look at foxys site for the crusie control install as that will tell you how to get the stalk out etc. Its fairly easy. I reckon if you have the stalk, and the spline drive, it should only take 30 minutes to do. I was nervous popping the airbag out, but done carefully, its something you dont have to pay anyone to do.

 

[RichieDan]

Sounds like the stalk to me then. If you have retro fitted cruise then its fairly easy, if not have a look at foxys site for the crusie control install as that will tell you how to get the stalk out etc. Its fairly easy. I reckon if you have the stalk, and the spline drive, it should only take 30 minutes to do. I was nervous popping the airbag out, but done carefully, its something you dont have to pay anyone to do.

 

[RichieDan]

Sounds like the stalk to me then. If you have retro fitted cruise then its fairly easy, if not have a look at foxys site for the crusie control install as that will tell you how to get the stalk out etc. Its fairly easy. I reckon if you have the stalk, and the spline drive, it should only take 30 minutes to do. I was nervous popping the airbag out, but done carefully, its something you dont have to pay anyone to do.

 

[Wee Man]

I had exactly the same thing happen to me about a year ago. Eventually I was left with no indicators functioning. I relaced the hazard warning switch which contains the relay and that sorted the problem. The switch is located on the centre dash. You must first remove one of the switches either side of the hazaeds to gain access. Push the switch out out rather than prise it as it has strong retaining clips. Simply disconnect the wiring plug and fit new switch. Cost...about ?10-15 from a stealer.

 

[Kaushik]

hey wee man,

did your hazard lights work even though your indicators didnt? my hazards work fine!

so i'm assuming that the hazards share the same relay to work the indicators...

 

[Wee Man]

Yip, both the indicators and hazards run off the same relay in the dash. When I had my problem, my hazards worked OK also but indicating right or left didn't.Replacing the hazard warning switch (which comes with the relay incorporated into it)will sort the prob.

 

[Giddy]

don't suppose you have the part number?

 

[Wee Man]

Don't have the part number Giddy, but if you remove your current hazard switch, the part number will be on that. A stealer won't need the part number, he should know what your after by just describing it.

 

[kdy2001uk]

You will need a hazard light switch. I had the same problem on my golf mk4. They stock these at the dealers and are easy to install.

YOu literally pull the hazard light out of the dash and put the new one in, Easy!!!

Cost about ?15 for the part and they tried chargng me ?20.00 labour.

 

[Kaushik]

thanks for the suggestions, being handy with electronics, i decided to take the hazard switch out, take it apart, and give all the contacts and the relay mechanism a good clean with an alcahol based cleaner and a cotton swab.

Then replaced the hazard and to my shock, it works fine now. Must have just been a dirty contact(s).

but maybe its not worth the hassle for ?15...? Still a saving though! []

 

[Giddy]

Thanks guys, I'll give this a bash tomorrow

 

[Giddy]

Replaced the Hazard warning switch today (complete mare of a job removing the existing switches) which failed to fix the problem so it looks like it might be a prob with the stork.

For anyone whose interested the part number for the hazard warning switch is 1J0953235J01C ?13.00 + VAT