Electrics problem

1. stonex Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 Fleet Posts: 684 Corsa C Clio mk 2 Focus

   #1 22nd May 2010, 23:45

   Sometimes whilst driving a long the elcectric (beneath glove box) make a wierd noise, argh cant describe it but its like short circuiting? the sound for my indicators also come from the left hand side of the car, is that correct? also another thing is whilst the electrics sometimes make this noise, the sound of the indicator comes on for a couple of clicks, not actually on, just the sound.
   
   My car radio also doesnt work but is this a seperate issue?
   
   
   finally, what is the reason and what the hell can i do!
   
   thankyou
2. Furioman Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2004 Denny United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 666 Ford focus 2.0 Saxo VTS

   #2 22nd May 2010, 23:47

   sounds like relays engaging do you have any other wierd faults like lights flashing when it happend ect
3. stonex Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 Fleet Posts: 684 Corsa C Clio mk 2 Focus

   #3 22nd May 2010, 23:50

   whats relay engaging? and i have no idea, its only when driving along, or car is going round corners, or over bumps.
4. user_39821 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2009 Uckfield, East Sussex Posts: 3362 Citroen saxo 1.4 furio

   #4 22nd May 2010, 23:54

   The clicking sound of indicators isn't made for the fun of it. The sound is made by relay's. They are like an electrically operated switch that allows high current circuits to be switched by low current circuits. Thats the clicking sound that turns on and off with the indicators. They are what look like little boxes. You can see them if you look just above the fuses.
   Not sure what your problem is but it sounds like a relay related problem. Try replacing them, they aren't much
5. stonex Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 Fleet Posts: 684 Corsa C Clio mk 2 Focus

   #5 22nd May 2010, 23:56

   thanks, where would i be able to get ones from and is it the grey or orange?
6. stonex Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 Fleet Posts: 684 Corsa C Clio mk 2 Focus

   #6 23rd May 2010, 00:06

   is it a flasher relay?
7. Woods Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 246

   #7 23rd May 2010, 03:08

   The indicator/headlights stalk was causing the noise on mine. Was simply worn out.
   
   I got a one from a scrappy, that caused the same noise. So i bought a brand new one. Havent heard the noise since
8. stonex Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 Fleet Posts: 684 Corsa C Clio mk 2 Focus

   #8 24th May 2010, 15:49

   hi is this what i need?
   http://www.clasohlson.co.uk/Product/...x?id=135401300
9. LaZzY Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 252 Saxo 1.4 West Coast

   #9 24th May 2010, 19:59

   ye sounds like it could be faulty equipment arking?
10. user_39821 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2009 Uckfield, East Sussex Posts: 3362 Citroen saxo 1.4 furio

    #10 24th May 2010, 20:05

    Well i'm no expert so if others have had the same problem i would go with indicator hardware
11. Craigvts25 Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2010 Halifax Posts: 107 Silver Mk2 Vts.

    #11 25th May 2010, 12:37

    Dont no if you've sorted this by now but it'll be a relay. If you look under the dash in the you'll see all the relays. The one ticking will prob be a grey coloured one. (was on mine) I had the same problem, changed it and its never done it since mate.