Help! Indicators and Hazards failed

[dalongbloke]

I know what you're thinking.... Hazard light switch!

 

Replaced today with no difference.

 

Also replaced indicator switch and relay.

 

Could a dodgy FIA master switch affect this? if I wiggle the wires to the switch I can get something to click near the fusebox, not sure what!

 

Has anyone any suggestions where to start looking for a solution?

 

Spec is 1996 underdash handbrake xflow live axle 5 speed sprint aero!

 

Thanks in advance... Andy

 

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[Stationary M25 Traveller]

When you say relay, assume you mean flasher unit ?

[Kevsta]

I'd start by checking power supply to the switch with a meter.

 

Then check power from there.

[dalongbloke]

Yes M25... you're right. I tend to call any box that clicks a relay!

 

Thats my next move Kevsta, once I can find the live feed.

 

Just wondering if there is anything obvious I'm missing....

 

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[dalongbloke]

Right... this is stumping me a bit!!

 

The feed to the hazard switch should be live I think, regardless of ignition.

 

There are six pins on the hazard switch... when I check the six corresponding sockets with an earthed test light, NONE are live !??? So power does not seem to be getting to the switch.

 

I rechecked and tested the fuse, no problem. Also confirmed a live feed in and out of the fuse, and into the flasher unit. I tested the new flasher unit to make sure it clicks on connection, which it does.

 

Does this mean a broken/damaged wire from the fuse box to the hazard switch?

 

Anyone got any other ideas??

 

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[Bricol]

What do you mean - licks on connection? It clicks as you plug it in?

 

As for live at the switch - only if you provide enough of a path to earth from the feed into the switch for the flasher unit to operate.

 

If it's a two pin flasher, remove it and bridge the connections with a flying lead - you should then have a live at one pipe of the switch, and operating indicators or hazard should simply switch the relevant lights on. Maybe.

 

It's how I wired mine anyway.

 

Bri

[EFA]

This is a common problem.

 

The issue you have is a bad connection on the back of the hazzard switch. Wiggle it a bit and all will be well for several thousand miles.

 

Worst case, buy a new switch.

 

 

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[dalongbloke]

EFA, please see first post, "Worst case, buy a new switch"... I already did.

 

Bricol.. the flasher unit clicks when connected directly to battery. Both old and new units do function. Your comment "only if you provide enough of a path to earth from the feed" makes sense. I used a test lamp directly to known good earth.

 

When ypu say 2 pin flasher, mine has six pins on reverse. BUT I think I know which should be live input so will try bridging it.

 

Thanks for comments.. ALL ideas welcomed

 

 

 

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[EFA]

OK, so check the connector pins have not expanded as not to make a good connection.

 

 

 

 

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[dalongbloke]

GOOD idea.. will do that tomorrow. Thanks

 

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