Indicator problem

[name43]

Hello all

About a year ago I gave away my trusty Toyota Carina II (1.6 petrol, F reg 1988) of 13 years for a new car with a few good features. So I got a VW Passat TDi 1.9 Y reg new shape.

What a mistake, since I have had the car there has been none stop problems. I now turn to you for help to save me some money. I have only been using the VW dealer ship and my last problem a Turbo Hose Pipe cost me £400 +.

My main problem now is the indicator does not flash, it flashes once then nothing but the indicator stick is still in posiotion. Hazard lights work fine. Even more strange is that this morning instead of flashing once the light just stays on like in the old American cars.

I have googled my problem and some one mentioned the relay switch.

Please help, much appreciated.
name43

ps: I want my Toyota back.

[TBird1]

I'm experiencing a very similair problem - ie a sticky indicator light. It flashes either erratically, constant on or constant off.

Is this problem likely to be 'user serviceable' ?

Thanks,

John
2003 TDi 1.9td 130bhp

[kharva007]

replace the hazard switch, commen fault

[Col]

replace the hazard switch, commen fault

Note; if your wondering why, the hazard switch contains the indicator relay.

[TBird1]

Note; if your wondering why, the hazard switch contains the indicator relay.

How do you remove the switch - any special tools needed ?

[kharva007]

jus use a small flat screwdriver n it will jus slide out!
buy 1 off ebay will cost around £4 coz if u go dealers ur looking at £20 + vat. does work mate u will notice the effect asap

[TBird1]

jus use a small flat screwdriver n it will jus slide out!
buy 1 off ebay will cost around £4 coz if u go dealers ur looking at £20 + vat. does work mate u will notice the effect asap

Nice one, cheers mate !!

[kharva007]

if ur happy just leave comments on the representaions and help ppl build them up

[Eshrules]

if ur happy just leave comments on the representaions and help ppl build them up

you can easily add to a posters reputation as well, if the above has worked and solved the problem you had, thats the perfect thread

[TBird1]

Ive done just that - wasn't aware of this facilicity.

Just clicking on the 'scales of justice' on the forum member details window at the side of the screen gives that forum member a credit of thanks for all to see in future.