Indicator Problem

  1. Newbie Joined: May 2008 Trowbridge, Wiltshire Posts: 9 Citreon Saxo VTS, Renault Clio
    #1
    Hi Guys,

    Your help would be much appreicated!

    I have a problem when I put either left/right indicator on, they work fine. would I put the indicator stalk to the idle postition the indicator swtiches off but the clicking noise continues intermmitantly. I had a ting amount of smoke come from the steering colum......??

    If anyone has experieced this problem please could you let me know.

    Cheers Guys
  2. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #2
    Stop driving it & let an auto electrician have a look at it.Sorry I know this might be the expensive option but for piece of mind i`d leave it a sparky.In the mean time disconnect the battery.


    Steve.
  3. Newbie Joined: Jun 2008 Poole Posts: 7 vauxhall astra 1.6 16v
    #3
    sounds to me like your indicator relay is buggering up, go to your local garage and ask for one, im sure they can help you out.
  4. Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2005 Southampton United Kingdom (England) Posts: 811 1999 Saxo VTS 2008 Vectra 2.8 V6 Turbo 1987 Rang
    #4
    Hi,
    I have exactly the same symptom - the indicator relay is clicking randomly, although the indicators themselves work completely fine. However, this was happening since i bought the car (only tonight) so i cant say i witnessed the smoke!! Does anyone know if this is definately the indicator relay (it does seem to be because it's randomness is affected by the use of the indicator stalk)?

    Also, does anyone know where the relay is situated in the car and how to identify it? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
  5. Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP
    #5
    sounds like a relay problem mate

    thing is if smoke is coming from the steering cowling then it might not be as the relay is in the fuse box on passenger side
  6. Newbie Joined: May 2008 Posts: 15
    #6
    I've just had a similar problem where the indicator stalk became extremely sensitive to movement, to the point where it would just click continuously.
    For me though it wasn't the relay at fault (replaced it), but the bloody stalk itself, so just bought some off ebay for 20 quid. Dunno what went wrong with them and although i tried takking them apart it seemed easier in the end just to buy working ones.
  7. Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2005 Southampton United Kingdom (England) Posts: 811 1999 Saxo VTS 2008 Vectra 2.8 V6 Turbo 1987 Rang
    #7
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by SodaPod View Post
    I've just had a similar problem where the indicator stalk became extremely sensitive to movement, to the point where it would just click continuously.
    For me though it wasn't the relay at fault (replaced it), but the bloody stalk itself, so just bought some off ebay for 20 quid. Dunno what went wrong with them and although i tried takking them apart it seemed easier in the end just to buy working ones.
    As you have replaced the relay, I suppose you are the best person to ask to describe its whereabouts. Is it in the fusebox, if so which one? I am going to try the relay first and if that doesn’t sort it, I am going to search for some stalks!
  8. Newbie Joined: May 2008 Posts: 15
    #8
    yeah, just look in the glove compartment fusebox. Just above the fuses is the relay (mine grey with white text) in the center slot. If unsure then just put your finger on it and see if you feel it click.
  9. Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2007 West Midlands Posts: 738 VTR
    #9
    I had this, it was my indicator stalk that was the problem hasnt done it since.
  10. Newbie Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 4
    #10
    Sorry for the noob question... but if it's not the relay itself what is it? and any tips on good places to buy them? cheers