Indicator problem - not like the others

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My turn indicators keep failing. Firstly, a couple of years ago I replaced the indicator relay, and all was fine. Recently, it keeps failing. Sometimes replacing the fuse fixes it, but sometimes the relay has also gone. I have had the relay, indicator stalk and I think the hazard switch unit all replaced by a reputable independent Audi specialist with the full diagnostic equipment. Last time the fuse blew I replaced it and the garage drove the car for 3 days trying to replicate the problem, including moving the wiring around in an attempt to get it short out - with no luck. Drove it fine for 3 weeks, and now the fuse for both turn indicators has blown again, plus the fuse for the hazards.

The garage is saying they need to start taking the car apart (starting with the dash and door trim) to find the fault - and thats going to be very expensive.

I haven't pinned down under what circumstances the fault happens -it has certainly happened while driving, and may also have happened while stationary.

Anyone got any ideas? Perhaps a fault with another electrical component causing a problem??
 
Hi did the garage give you a list of fault codes? If you could post them up here then it might give the tec guys on here a bigger picture of what's going on.

Good luck

David
 
As you are in the London area i would give Sarge a PM he's done a full re-build on his full electrics and he may give you more info.

Phil
 
That's unfortunate that there are no fault codes.
I am not sure what to surgest. The only thing I cant think of is making a visit to Sarge he knows his way around A2s so hopefully be able to help you out.

Cheers

David
 
failing indicators

Hi,
Recently I mended my indicator relay with a pair of plyers.
After I took the relay out of the dash, I opened it and gently squeezed the
copper wire thingies. After that it was like new again. But another member
on our Dutch site said his problems reoccurred after that and only after
spraying contactspray into the indicator stalk, all was well!
Hope this helps and cheers, Gumbold
 

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Hi Andrew, Please email me, I can't seem to PM you, perhaps this is because you don't have enough posts ;)

Cheers Phil and David ;)



Cheers

Sarge
 
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