eratic indicator

jeffreyt · Mar 29th, 2012, 22:02

the n/s indicator malfunctions sometimes.When I push the stalk down the lights flash very quickly and I get a message that the front bulb is not working and the red triangle light comes on.Drive home switch off ,leave for a few hours and its OK.
When I bought the car I noticed there was a couple of indicator bulbs in the
glove pocket and I guess the last owner thought it was a duff bulb as well but its not.
Any ideas anyone ?

CLF · Mar 29th, 2012, 22:21

My v70 used to do the same, I replaced the bulb holders in the front indicators, they weren't expensive.

The Hooded Claw · Mar 29th, 2012, 22:23

Corroded Connection More than Likely ... (where the Bulb fits into the bulb Holder ...)

take out offending Bulb & give the contacts a Scrape with a sharp Knife & then a Good squirt with WD 40

That should sort it out

Keith

spandelly · Mar 29th, 2012, 22:27

Is it ex police?. I had the same trouble with mine that turned out to be a bad connection from when they removed the extra wiring from the flasher units.

rickvdvalk · Mar 29th, 2012, 22:27

It's probably a grounding problem inside the socket. Fixed the same problem two days ago.

fix is described on the following site: http://patrickhenrypdx.blogspot.co.u...gnal-bulb.html

Relatively easy fix or just buy a new socket at the dealer

good luck

jeffreyt · Mar 30th, 2012, 11:11

thanks guys, I will get out there and check the bulb holder.

Mar 29th, 2012, 22:02	#1
jeffreyt Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2017 15:06 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Twyford	eratic indicator the n/s indicator malfunctions sometimes.When I push the stalk down the lights flash very quickly and I get a message that the front bulb is not working and the red triangle light comes on.Drive home switch off ,leave for a few hours and its OK. When I bought the car I noticed there was a couple of indicator bulbs in the glove pocket and I guess the last owner thought it was a duff bulb as well but its not. Any ideas anyone ?

Mar 29th, 2012, 22:23	#3
The Hooded Claw Owner Volvovehiclesclub Last Online: Apr 4th, 2014 12:18 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Choosing which Volvo to go out in Today !!! lex parsimoniae View Photos By: The Hooded Claw	Corroded Connection More than Likely ... (where the Bulb fits into the bulb Holder ...) take out offending Bulb & give the contacts a Scrape with a sharp Knife & then a Good squirt with WD 40 That should sort it out Keith __________________ 2000 C70 T5 Phase 1 240 Bhp in Saffron Orange ("SAPPHIRE") 2001 S80 2435cc Now with Andy Northface () 1994 960 CD 3.0 Estate ("The Purple Monster") VOC 25900 lex parsimoniae

Mar 29th, 2012, 22:21	#2
CLF Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2024 19:09 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Manchester	My v70 used to do the same, I replaced the bulb holders in the front indicators, they weren't expensive.

Mar 29th, 2012, 22:27	#4
spandelly Master Member Last Online: Mar 6th, 2013 20:11 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: manchester	Is it ex police?. I had the same trouble with mine that turned out to be a bad connection from when they removed the extra wiring from the flasher units.

Mar 29th, 2012, 22:27	#5
rickvdvalk New Member Last Online: Jan 23rd, 2013 19:04 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Aberdeen	It's probably a grounding problem inside the socket. Fixed the same problem two days ago. fix is described on the following site: http://patrickhenrypdx.blogspot.co.u...gnal-bulb.html Relatively easy fix or just buy a new socket at the dealer good luck

Mar 30th, 2012, 11:11	#6
jeffreyt Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2017 15:06 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Twyford	thanks guys, I will get out there and check the bulb holder.

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