VW indicator repeater issue

MAJJ

Hi Folks,

Need to get this part done for my NCT have seen the procedure to replace on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqRLGV9aFS4

Need to get the part and can't find it on
http://www.vwgenuineparts.co.uk or http://www.micksgarage.com/.

Mine is a 2008.

Haven't rang VW yet but any other suggestions please?

Thanks,
MAJJ

MAJJ

Just to update if anyone has same issue. I ordered it from VW costing 28 ex VAT and will attempt to fit myself using the guide above.

MAJJ

MAJJ wrote: »

Just to update if anyone has same issue. I ordered it from VW costing 28 ex VAT and will attempt to fit myself using the guide above.

Just fitted a new one and no sign of life, motor for mirror is working fine. Would appreciate any advice as failed NCT, thanks

Tropheus

Did you stick a volt meter on the wiring for the indicator to see if it's getting any power?

MAJJ

Tropheus wrote: »

Did you stick a volt meter on the wiring for the indicator to see if it's getting any power?

Thanks for the suggestion. Pretty new to all this. If I do that and there's no power, any suggestions?or If there is power. Reckon I best check first rather than guessing ;-)

I assume it's not a fuse as the other side repeater is working, thanks again.

Tropheus

If there's no power, then you have a wiring problem. It could also be the indicator relay, but unlikely that it's only causing an issue on the mirror flasher on one side. If you have power, then it points to a bulb problem.

MAJJ

Tropheus wrote: »

If there's no power, then you have a wiring problem. It could also be the indicator relay, but unlikely that it's only causing an issue on the mirror flasher on one side. If you have power, then it points to a bulb problem.

Cheers will get a multimeter likely in halfords/argos, won't get near it till Monday but thanks for the suggestions.

Tropheus

You'll pick one up for around €20. Where are you based? There may be someone nearby that could help.

MAJJ

Cheers, multimeter reads 12.5 V. Rang VW they reckon electrical contact cleaner as they fixed a similair issue recently.

Update - another new bulb unit on the way

MAJJ

So new bulb tried and no joy. VW confirmed not a bulb issue. Am grateful for any suggestions? Thanks

MAJJ

Any suggestions folks, failed the NCT so clock is ticking for me, cheers

whizbang

How did you read 12V ?
its an indicator, - most multimeters cant read and show a decent readout that fast.

If there's 12v on one lead, connect this to any small 12v bulb (not LED), and the other lead to a good earth. Dont assume the metal of the door is a good earth. If the bulb lights continuously, then you can assume one of the 2 wires OK.

Mostly, you will have to chase the wiring back as far as you can, disconnect every connector, clean and check every pin.
look for the main door connector first.

MAJJ

Thanks for taking to time, I appreciate it.

Did use a multimeters on the connector that the repeater unit was plugged in to and got 12.5. Someone I know tried a 12V bulb (although used a LED one) and use the door lock connection on the chassis to ground. In fairness they weren't sure and clearly I am less so.

Any suggestion for someone that could fix this for me, am in south Dublin (Ballinteer) but would travel a bit and any guess on cost?

Cheers