indicator relay switch

[Donkeyoaty]

Could someone give me some pointers as to how to replace this .
I guess the steering wheel needs to come off ?
Thanks

 

[Stevo7682]

As in the indicator stalk no you can replace the indicator stalk without taking the wheel off.
What is the problem you have??

 

[Donkeyoaty]

As in the indicator stalk no you can replace the indicator stalk without taking the wheel off.
What is the problem you have??

The indicator on the left hand side runs at twice speed. I replaced bulbs, checked and cleaned up earths with contact spray. They flash, but at twice speed.

 

[Stevo7682]

Try the relay in the fuse box that may well be the problem as it controls the flash rate .

 

[Donkeyoaty]

Coincidence that you suggested that. I Googled the problem today and found that that can be a problem with bad contact. He said the tallest relay in the fusebox is the relay for the indicators (not marked inside the lid what relay is what). I took it out sprayed with contact spray and put it back, but didn't make a difference. Not sure how to electrically test it.

 

[Donkeyoaty]

Coincidence that you suggested that. I Googled the problem today and found that that can be a problem with bad contact. He said the tallest relay in the fusebox is the relay for the indicators (not marked inside the lid what relay is what). I took it out sprayed with contact spray and put it back, but didn't make a difference. Not sure how to electrically test it.

I just Googled "how to test a relay" and found a good "talk you through" on You Tube from "Ratchets and Wrenches" so I have some testing to do tomorrow.

 

[Donkeyoaty]

Try the relay in the fuse box that may well be the problem as it controls the flash rate .

Doh ! Got the relay off, but it is a 7 pin relay with different numbering system to the You Tube videos, so don't know how to test it.

 

[Brian H]

Doh ! Got the relay off, but it is a 7 pin relay with different numbering system to the You Tube videos, so don't know how to test it.

Are you using LEDs for your indicators? The flash rate is directly connected to the resistance n the circuit.

 

[Stevo7682]

Good point Brian
Never thought of that

 

[Donkeyoaty]

Are you using LEDs for your indicators? The flash rate is directly connected to the resistance n the circuit.

No Brian. i'm not using LED's