Indicators on, not flashing
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Indicators on, not flashing
As per the title really, my indicator lights are coming on when I move the indicator stalk or press the hazard light switch, but in both cases they don't flash. Lights on the dashboard come on but don't flash and I hear no 'tick' from a relay as I would expect.
What're the likely causes? dead relay? If so, where are they in the car and does anyone know the part number for a replacement on a 2001 bugeye wrx?
Thanks
What're the likely causes? dead relay? If so, where are they in the car and does anyone know the part number for a replacement on a 2001 bugeye wrx?
Thanks
Most probably dead relay. They are located afaik high up under the dash, driver's side. You can usually see it if you are a contortionist, or feel it, but not both at once.
To replace costs under £10, and you don't need one from a dealer. Decent car parts shop will supply.
Out of interest, do you tow with the car?
To replace costs under £10, and you don't need one from a dealer. Decent car parts shop will supply.
Out of interest, do you tow with the car?
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Most probably dead relay. They are located afaik high up under the dash, driver's side. You can usually see it if you are a contortionist, or feel it, but not both at once.
To replace costs under £10, and you don't need one from a dealer. Decent car parts shop will supply.
Out of interest, do you tow with the car?
To replace costs under £10, and you don't need one from a dealer. Decent car parts shop will supply.
Out of interest, do you tow with the car?
The car has a detachable tow-bar but I've never used it (only had the car a month), why do you ask?
Yes, generic part is fine.
I asked about towing because, unless a towing flasher unit has been fitted, it can quickly burn the contacts on a normal flasher relay since it has to carry 50% more current at least.
Could be the car hasn't had one fitted and repeated use without it, before you got it, has done the deed, so to speak.
Is the wiring still in place for the tow-bar? You could check that there is no prob with that, it should be connected behind the rear o/s light unit. You can get at it through the boot, just undo a couple of trim clips and pull the trim away.
I asked about towing because, unless a towing flasher unit has been fitted, it can quickly burn the contacts on a normal flasher relay since it has to carry 50% more current at least.
Could be the car hasn't had one fitted and repeated use without it, before you got it, has done the deed, so to speak.
Is the wiring still in place for the tow-bar? You could check that there is no prob with that, it should be connected behind the rear o/s light unit. You can get at it through the boot, just undo a couple of trim clips and pull the trim away.
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Yes, generic part is fine.
I asked about towing because, unless a towing flasher unit has been fitted, it can quickly burn the contacts on a normal flasher relay since it has to carry 50% more current at least.
Could be the car hasn't had one fitted and repeated use without it, before you got it, has done the deed, so to speak.
Is the wiring still in place for the tow-bar? You could check that there is no prob with that, it should be connected behind the rear o/s light unit. You can get at it through the boot, just undo a couple of trim clips and pull the trim away.
I asked about towing because, unless a towing flasher unit has been fitted, it can quickly burn the contacts on a normal flasher relay since it has to carry 50% more current at least.
Could be the car hasn't had one fitted and repeated use without it, before you got it, has done the deed, so to speak.
Is the wiring still in place for the tow-bar? You could check that there is no prob with that, it should be connected behind the rear o/s light unit. You can get at it through the boot, just undo a couple of trim clips and pull the trim away.
) the wiring is still in place for it.Hopefully it's just the relay under the dash, I should be able to change that myself - doesn't sound like its easily accessible though, what's the best route to get to it?
No, sorry.
Give the dealer a ring, they will know where it is too.
I found mine by reaching up under the dash with the indicators on and feeling it clicking, but you won't be able to do it that way.
Give the dealer a ring, they will know where it is too.
I found mine by reaching up under the dash with the indicators on and feeling it clicking, but you won't be able to do it that way.
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