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N/S/R indicator not working

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N/S/R indicator not working

Post by Jamie_E53 » Sat Oct 03, 2015 10:18 am

Morning all. My car has recently developed a problem whereby the nsr indicator isn't working, as per rapid click/flash while indicating. I initially thought it was a bulb so bought one to replace it with, this never cured it and the original bulb is fine. I have switched the holder to the other side and it works there fine so rules that out. Is there any common or obvious faults I should be looking for, I'm about to remove the cluster and see if it's broken anywhere though I doubt that to be the case. Any help greatly appreciated.

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Re: N/S/R indicator not working

Post by pvr » Sat Oct 03, 2015 10:23 am

Often there is corrosion on the contacts. Clean those off first and see if that makes the contact again.
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Re: N/S/R indicator not working

Post by Jamie_E53 » Sat Oct 03, 2015 10:39 am

Thanks will see how that goes

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Re: N/S/R indicator not working

Post by CondorX5 » Sat Oct 03, 2015 3:14 pm

The rear clusters do go faulty - poor contacts generally at fault with corrosion. i have had one cluster replaced under warranty and the other side is playing up so likely changed soon as well.  Hopefully its just a case of cleaning the contacts.
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Re: N/S/R indicator not working

Post by AW8 » Sun Oct 04, 2015 5:54 am

Agree with pvr and Consor.....

Can be improved without cluster removal but better access by removal (sockets required & be careful not to lose bolts into recesses). Sandpaper, wire brush or other abrasive will sort issues hopefully.

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Re: N/S/R indicator not working

Post by Jamie_E53 » Sat Oct 10, 2015 5:40 pm

Thanks for that guys, it was that afterallafter all. Quick clean and a rub with some sand paper and it's all working again.

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Re: N/S/R indicator not working

Post by AW8 » Sat Oct 10, 2015 7:59 pm

Glad sorted - thanks for update :)
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