Car Indicator Problem

[Jahee]

I've noticed recently that all 3 indicators on the right side of my car blink irregularly, the problem seems to be intermittent... For example, sometimes when i indicate right, the indicators dont blink at all, or blink for a really short time like a camera flash. I'm thinking its the relay but thats just a guess. Anyone got ideas?

I've got a phone video of what im talking about which would be the best way to describe it.. But not quite sure where to host it..

Video

Its really bad quality, but you can see what i mean.

 

[Rallispec]

how old's the car? My first guess would be the switch - probably a loose connection somewhere at the turn signal stalk on the steering wheel.

 

[Jahee]

Its a 2004...

Hmm ok well thats a start. Anyone else?

 

[SwiftWind]

Brand, model?

 

[Jahee]

Its 2004 a Vauxhall Corsa SXi..

Didn't say before because i dont think many people will have experience with it..

 

[lokiju]

Is it a VW?

 

[KK]

probably the switch in the steering column. I had a taurus that I had to clean the contacts on.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Possibilities are:
Blinker module,
Short,
one of the signal lights is out.

 

[olds]

Flasher or one of the lights are out.

 

[SwiftWind]

Looks like its common with that model:
http://www.corsa-c.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=65084

 

[91TTZ]

If they just blink fast, that usually means one of your light bulbs is burned out.

 

[olds]

Originally posted by: SwiftWind
Looks like its common with that model:
http://www.corsa-c.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=65084

WTF!? You found one thread and it's a common problem? Were only two cars sold?

 

[KK]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat

Originally posted by: SwiftWind
Looks like its common with that model:
http://www.corsa-c.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=65084

WTF!? You found one thread and it's a common problem? Were only two cars sold?

:laugh:

 

[BoomerD]

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=6

 

[SwiftWind]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat

Originally posted by: SwiftWind
Looks like its common with that model:
http://www.corsa-c.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=65084

WTF!? You found one thread and it's a common problem? Were only two cars sold?

With most cars, quite often issues come up with cars that are common for specific year, or make, or model....Its always good to check and see if others experienced it first, you'd be surprised.

Now, If you have a better suggestion you're more than welcome to contribute instead of biting my head off.

 

[Jahee]

Originally posted by: 91TTZ
If they just blink fast, that usually means one of your light bulbs is burned out.

They don't just blink fast, they blink irregularly, like out of time and all different durations..


I just put a video up, link in the first post.

 

[Rubycon]

Convert it to a school bus.

EDIT: Perhaps since you're using the four way flasher in that video could that flasher have discrete bimetal strips in DPDT fashion? One could be erratic.

 

[Jahee]

Originally posted by: Rubycon
Convert it to a school bus.

EDIT: Perhaps since you're using the four way flasher in that video could that flasher have discrete bimetal strips in DPDT fashion? One could be erratic.

Uhhh... lol

Four way flasher? I just had the hazards on to demonstrate..

 

[Rubycon]

Hazard = four ways.

 

[Jahee]

Originally posted by: Rubycon
Hazard = four ways.

Oh i see! Sorry haha.

What would be a fix then if one of the strips is erratic, where are they? you've completely lost me here.

 

[Jahee]

Anyone Else?

 

[jagec]

Originally posted by: lokiju
Is it a VW?

Nope, GM. The Corsa is sort of like the Metro overseas. It's branded as a Chevy in Latin America, a Vauxhall in the UK, and an Opel in the EU.

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: Jahee

Originally posted by: Rubycon
Hazard = four ways.

Oh i see! Sorry haha.

What would be a fix then if one of the strips is erratic, where are they? you've completely lost me here.

LOL.

What he's saying is that you need to replace your blinker module. It will be a metal can, probably with the cabin fuses. Turn your blinkers on, you should be able to hear it click if you can't otherwise identify it.

It will be a few dollars for a new one at any auto parts store.

If that isn't it, it's a circuit issue(switch, wiring, bulb).

 

[Jahee]

Originally posted by: Eli

Originally posted by: Jahee

Originally posted by: Rubycon
Hazard = four ways.

Oh i see! Sorry haha.

What would be a fix then if one of the strips is erratic, where are they? you've completely lost me here.

LOL.

What he's saying is that you need to replace your blinker module. It will be a metal can, probably with the cabin fuses. Turn your blinkers on, you should be able to hear it click if you can't otherwise identify it.

It will be a few dollars for a new one at any auto parts store.

If that isn't it, it's a circuit issue(switch, wiring, bulb).

Oh i see! well i'll take a look tomorrow when its light again, thanks for the reply.. Will update with progress if there is any

 

[SampSon]

Most likely it's your flasher/emergeny flasher relay. Typically located under your steering column.
I just replaced mine for making a constant clicking sound.