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Indicators flickering like crazy!

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  • 09-02-2011 3:26pm
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    theshamu
    Registered Users Posts: 166 ✭✭


    Lads,

    I have a 01 BMW 316 1.9 Petrol.
    When I indicate left or right 70% of the time it flickers really fast.
    All bulbs seem to be working fine. Is it a relay that has to be replaced and if so is it something I can do myself?

    Cheers
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    Max_Damage
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    If they flicker fast it usually indicates there is less resistance in the circuit. As you said, it can happen if a bulb is blown, but in this case, I'd check the relay out. They're usually only about €20 new.


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    theshamu
    Registered Users Posts: 166 ✭✭theshamu


    Max_Damage wrote: »
    If they flicker fast it usually indicates there is less resistance in the circuit. As you said, it can happen if a bulb is blown, but in this case, I'd check the relay out. They're usually only about €20 new.

    Thanks for the reply, will try the relay..


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    theshamu
    Registered Users Posts: 166 ✭✭theshamu


    MaxDamage:

    stupid question but any idea where I would find the flasher unit on this car?


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    Max_Damage
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,461 ✭✭✭Max_Damage


    theshamu wrote: »
    MaxDamage:

    stupid question but any idea where I would find the flasher unit on this car?

    Well, on my Escort Mk3, it's located on the fuse box.

    However on the Mk6, it's located on the indicator stalk.

    Check your owners manual (or online) to see where yours is, although 9 times out of 10 it'll be on or near the fuse box.


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