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Indicator on with side lights?

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kstandsteve
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Indicator on with side lights?

Post by kstandsteve » Sat Jan 07, 2012 12:49 pm

Yet another electrical problem!

When I put my side lights on the drivers side front light is fine but on the passenger side no side light but my indicator comes on (stays on - not flashing)

Anyone known this?

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Re: Indicator on with side lights?

Post by bonerp » Sat Jan 07, 2012 12:53 pm

not this specifically but did have hazard lights on for no reason last week. Everytime put indicator on the hazard lights came on. Been fine since. Suspect water crept in.
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Indicator on with side lights?

Post by dirtymonkey29 » Sat Jan 07, 2012 1:05 pm

That's a safety feature I believe. If the bulb fails the indicator bulb will act as the side light. Change the blown bulb and it will be back to normal. Surprised you didn't get a bulb out message though.

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Re: Indicator on with side lights?

Post by kstandsteve » Sat Jan 07, 2012 1:21 pm

Ah cool - I should really read the manual some time.

Its the wifes car she doesnt pay any attention to the dash :-)

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