indicator problems

[spiceypud]

when i indicate all the indicators come on.. at 1st thought it was because i did not have the driver indicator pluged in but i tried 1 off a different car and it still flashes all indicators.

Usual problem ???

[belly257]

hazard switch damaged? faulty?

[spiceypud]

only prob i have with that is it has to be constantly held in.. just wedged a fuse next to it to hold it in

i tried a freinds and this was same had to wedge it in and when i removed the fuse the hazards came on.. guess tht is a clip prob etc

[Jack]

Is it a Mk2? The hazard switch on them is a common break.

Might be worth checking the relay too.

[spiceypud]

its a mk2 yes

will try relay and maybe another hazard switch

[brainsnova]

open the switch and remove the spring then its a simple pull and push

[Mikey_J]

sounds like relay to me

[loggyboy]

Sounds hazard related to me :P

I you dont have a replace ment take it apart and check the metal contacts are not damaged. No need to remove the springs unless the latching mechanism is broken.

[Leeboo]

Just thought I'd bring this thread bttt -

I've been experiencing similar problems with my Nova... The indicators don't work properly when the headlights/dipped beam/sidelights are on. The indicators work fine when the there are no other lights on.

When I try to use the indicators with the sidelights on, it flashes both the blue headlight dash light and the green indicator dash light alternatively.

When i try to switch on my headlights, they don't work, just the indicators come on solid, no flashing.

Is this the relay? Also, where is the relay? Becuase I might try one from my mates Nova.

Sorry for the hijack mate but maybe this will help you too.

[Leeboo]

Oh I just remembered to check the haynes manual, the relay is at the fuse box, I will try that!!!