Agent0range

Hi guys this has me totally stumped. All 3 left hand indicators are stuck on, only time they go off is if I disconnect the battery. Ive disconnected the flasher relay and they still stay on. I cant seem to find any indicator fuses (not sure there are any??) and the manual is a total waste of space!

Any ideas?

Many thanks

PhilA

sounds like you have a short somewhere. you haven't washed you engine bay by any chance?
does your car alarm still work correctly?

Agent0range

No ive not washed the car and yes the alarm is working ok, its very weird!

bikerthou

could be the sigma alarm at fault if that is what you have fited try disconnecting the alarm wires from the back of the alarm control unit

Jonty

Like someone else has suggested, I wonder if the alarm is playing silly bu66ers..? Out of interest (before you start stripping the engine bay apart), what happens if you flick the indicator stalk as if you were turning left..? Do the lamps flash..? What also happens if you turn the hazard warning flasher on..?

I doubt it's the fuse but in the remote possibility that a relay is stuck or something else totally wierd is happening, you could always try pulling the fuse... it's known as the 'Turn signal light'. The fuse panel will be located behind the coin holder (or whatever it is) that's situated in front of your right knee. It pulls out to open... pull again and it comes out to show you some fuses. A UK MY00 Impreza has fuse '18' for this, rated at 15A.

Keep us posted.

Jonts.

nas sti

definately sounds like the alarm ?

you have two small relays in your alarm box which control the indicators sounds like 1 is stuck.

Agent0range

Guys, thanks for the excellent replies. Looks like it is the alarm, its the standard fit one from Subaru. Have managed to get the lights off by turning the alarm on and off via the key fob! Where can I find the alarm so that I can check the relays as this sounds like the most likely cause?? (email me pls if you dont want to post the info on here for obvious reasons bwalledge@gmail.com)

Jonty

You have email.

Jonts.

Agent0range

Jonts many thanks

Sigma Sam

The indicator output is controlled from a single relay with a single moving contact with two dioded outputs. Although unlikely, the moving contact could have worn and come out of allign at it's pivot point, sticking at an angle with one output closed circuit.
Try knocking the alarm unit whilst the indicators are stuck on - if they go out it could be the relay in the alarm ECU.
Due to type/construction it would be hard to get hold of the relay, so you could be looking at a new ECU (SACC 3465 iro £70 from a Subaru dealer) - a later ECU would also be resistant to Radio Lock Out if thats any consolation.
SS

CharlieWhiskey

Ah, I'm not alone then!

I occasionally get the left hand indicator stuck on, but it can usually be rectified by arming and disarming the alarm. It seems the left contact is welding shut or sticking occasionally.

Can you advise what type of relay it is? (MY01 UK WRX)

andy97

iTrader: (1)

Farnell or RS components would probably have them in stock. You will need to know the physical dimensions, number of contacts (sounds like a single), current rating for contacts and pin location for the pcb . Most of the details are on the relay case.

nas sti

the sigma box should strip down i used to fit these alaarms a few years back.

there are 2 relays they are a bit of a pain as its a sealed relay ,but they can be open if you know what your doing . all that needs to be done is sand paper each copper contact in the relays and this will stop the relays sticking otherwise its a new unit

jasonfc3172

hi mate i have just got the same problem with my 51 plate impreza . did you get your problem fixed. was it the relay and are they easy to find and fix.? i have contacted the dealers and they say they have never come accross it before and want my car in to look at the problem but if i can sort it myself i would prefer to thanx

Agent0range

Hi Jason

Turns out that it was the left hand relay within the alarm causing the problem (well spotted you guys on here!). My dealers told me that the whole unit has to replaced, which I have now had done and this has seemed to fix the issue.

Rough cost of the replacment unit is £70 + VAT + fitting.

Oh and my dealers had only seen this once as well!

Scotsman

iTrader: (3)

I've got the same sort of issue.

On my MY01 bugeye the remote alarm works but occasionally when the indicators flash to show it's been set or unlocked they will stick with them on (constantly, not flashing). It takes a couple lock's and unlocks to get them 'unstuck' and turned off when the car is unlocked.

Looks like it's the relays on the alarm - pity it needs a new unit

adamobie1

Hi,

How much did the stealers charge you for this relay fitted all in mate?
Thanks in advance:-)

adamobie1

Anyone?