Indicators going mad but bulbs ok

Welton · May 23rd, 2012, 18:10

Getting a message up saying LEFT TURN SIGNAL BULB FAILURE but they are all working fine, they started flashing really fast to begin with.

Last time I had something similar was an alternator failing and affecting the indicator relay.

Any ideas?

Daim · May 23rd, 2012, 20:47

Can be a bulb on it's way out or a loose connection (wobbly).

Check the bulbs and see if they are going black or are sitting loose.

Welton · May 24th, 2012, 06:58

Thanks, I did check the bulb holders and bent the centre contact up for a better connection also sprayed some WD40 in there.

They are behaving again now, the only thing that's changed is the weather! it was hot (27deg C) yesterday - maybe the connections expanded a little and gave a bad connection.

May 23rd, 2012, 18:10	#1
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May 24th, 2012, 06:58	#3
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	Thanks, I did check the bulb holders and bent the centre contact up for a better connection also sprayed some WD40 in there. They are behaving again now, the only thing that's changed is the weather! it was hot (27deg C) yesterday - maybe the connections expanded a little and gave a bad connection. __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

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