indicators not working :(

[mattcymru]

Hi everyone. Wondering if anyone can offer some advise please....

my left and right indicators indicate for two, maybe three "blinks" then go off (do not continue to tick etc.). they've recently been in the habit of staying on and not "blinking".

the hazard warning lights work fine so im suspecting its not a relay switch issue.

can anyone please offer some help?

thanks in advance!

 

[lc_allan]

It's probably your hazard relay that is behind the switch. Costs about £30 IIRC, is a common problem.
Even if your hazards are working it can affect the indicators. I've never had to replace it but someone else may confirm.

 

[mattcymru]

ok, thanks for the input, can anyone else please confirm the diagnosis? is it easy to change too??!!

 

[russ_coffey]

i had the same problem got the part from VW it was only about £17, had to change the buttons over as the mk4 golf button is different. cant remember the part number but have a search and you'll find it.

 

[mattcymru]

any advice on how to change the part and what its called exactly please?

thanks again

 

[mattcymru]

can someone offer some advice to how i get at the indicator storks? i wanna try cleaning them first before changing the relay!

 

[lc_allan]

Some more info on the relay. The search on this site is very good. Loads of info about.

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=103072&highlight=hazard+relay

 

[mattcymru]

hi all thanks for everyones responses so far.

ive got the front of the hazard switch off now and for the life of me cant get the white "block" out (the relay i presume?)...

any tips or advice at all??!!

 

[LEE69]

Pop of the blank cover to the right and open the drinks holder, and try to wiggle it out, it's tight mind.

 

[LEE69]

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=76929&highlight=relay

 

[mattcymru]

well i managed to push the button out by putting my hand in the radio slot...kinda unsure what to remove now its about 4 inches out of the dashboard and plugs into some type of block which i have no idea what it is! ive orderd the replacement switch for tomorrow...??!! so what do i dosconnect?!

thanks

 

[LEE69]

IIRC there are two prongs you push towards the middle/each other then it releases.

 

[mattcymru]

does the whole block come out or just the piece enclosed in it, if that makes sense??!

 

[mattcymru]

ive got the replacement switch now, but am still unsure how to remove the other one as its tight in there!

can someone please help!?

thanks

 

[LEE69]

Can you grab it with long nosed plies and pull it out?

Mine came out very easy.
Just wiggle it and pull.

 

[mattcymru]

hi all thanks for everyones help - all working now!

the relay switch just pulled out in the end with a wiggle lol. had to replace the actual button on the front as it was too narrow.

slotted it back into place and everything now working agagin.

all for £14 inc VAT - better than paying the dealer!!

cheers for all the help again!

 

[LEE69]

Nice one mate, is the relay silent now or still audible?

 

[mattcymru]

it is audible, but defenitely different to the previous one! just glad i can indicate again!!

 

[oldman]

well done fella for saving a few bob, which i had the brains enough...

you got part numbers for future ref and possible search results to help peeps out?

 

[mattcymru]

oh bugger, didnt think about that...ill see if ive got the box with part number on still and post it up, its basically just the hazard warning switch though!

anyone need any advice give me a shout i know that button and where it lives quite well now lol!!