Miraz Posted November 12, 2001 Share Posted November 12, 2001 ...specifically indicator lights. I seem to have working hazard lights, but non-functional indicators - flicking the switch to either side has no effect - not even a half-hearted clicking from the relays. I'm suspecting (hoping) that one (or more) of the relays is duff and needs to be swapped. Does anyone have any suggestions to the contrary? Miraz (1 week to SVA) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave H Posted November 12, 2001 Share Posted November 12, 2001 Make sure the hazard indicator switch is properly off - it can be not flashing the lights, but on enough to prevent the indicators working. Switch on the hazards then switch off firmly. Dave H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmar Posted November 12, 2001 Share Posted November 12, 2001 aren't the indicators on a different fuse to the hazards? maybe worth a look rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miraz Posted November 12, 2001 Author Share Posted November 12, 2001 I couldn't find a seperate fuse for the hazards, but I'll have another ferret under the dashboard this evening. The hazard switch might be a possibility too.... I've also just worked out that I've got to take the FIA bar off for the umpteenth time in order to fit the boot cover, and as I persisted in using the little bolts above the dampers they will have to come out too....looks like I'm going to spend a few evenings in the garage this week. Miraz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Sewell Posted November 12, 2001 Share Posted November 12, 2001 The hazard switch is a VERY common cause of this complaint because it interrupts the indicator light feed when switched on and therefore can leave them interrupted should the switch not reset fully. Replace the switch - it is only a few pounds! I've got through 2 in 6 years - so MTTF seems to be 3 years! Cheers, Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike ashurst Posted November 12, 2001 Share Posted November 12, 2001 This happened to me last week. Suddenly - no indicators, solution, flick hazards on then flick them off - bingo indicators work fine. Seems to happen every now and then. mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miraz Posted November 12, 2001 Author Share Posted November 12, 2001 I've monkeyed about with the hazard switch, but haven't been able to improve the situation - I'll try to get hold of a new switch. Miraz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J05H Posted November 13, 2001 Share Posted November 13, 2001 I had a similar problem. No indicators at all and the hazards only worked if you held you're finger on the switch. Checked all the fuses and the relays...still no Indicators but I could now get either side flashing rapidly by varying the pressure on the Hazards! Anyway, after 'inspecting' the wiring behind the dash with my sausage fingers everything now works perfectly! J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simos Posted November 13, 2001 Share Posted November 13, 2001 Had this several times after the car's been left for a while. Always been corroded contacts on the indicator switch esp the central - common rail. Pull off contacts, remove switch, rub with emery paper, replace. To be honest I find out about 4 miles down the road when I come to the first turn so I just continue driving while wiggling the contacts till it starts working again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miraz Posted November 13, 2001 Author Share Posted November 13, 2001 I took the hazard light switch apart and discovered a loose connection on the back of the switch - now the indicators work, but the hazard lights have stopped working - just an annoying buzzing noise. I've probably stuffed something up, new switch is in the post.... Miraz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted November 14, 2001 Share Posted November 14, 2001 My hazard switch plays up sometimes, and does make the buzzing sound you describe Miraz. The indicators have only failed to work twice - once in the garage, and again at the SVA! My heart began beating again when the examiner tried the switch a few times and they worked. Not the highest spec components that Caterham fit are they? Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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