Just drove to the garage for petrol and each time I put the indicator on (either way) my full beam came on as well, and it wouldn't go off until the indicator did.
Any ideas what the problem could be please?
My car is a Fiesta if that helps at all.
Thanks.
2007-01-14 04:17:30 · 12 answers · asked by Pawstimes16 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Year of manufactor
1995
2007-01-14 04:50:38 · update #1
Thanks for all your answers so far, I am going to have a look at it later.
2007-01-14 18:20:45 · update #2
Would most probably be a dodgy indicator swich or wiring. Does it feel loose?
2007-01-14 04:23:44 · answer #1 · answered by Ian G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never looked specifically at an indicator circuit in a car but (with older cars anyway) the indicator circuit runs via a relay. If the hazards always work it is probably the stalk. The stalk acts as a low voltage switch and when you push it up/down it knocks a couple of contacts together which puts power across a timing circuit which in turn switches a relay on and off (Sending power to the light). If the contacts don't make a solid connection the timing circuit will switch on/off very quickly and the buzzing sound is the relay. Alternatively, there could be a bad connection or dry joint somewhere along the circuit or maybe the coil or contacts on the relay have worn.
2016-05-24 00:27:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the indicator stalk is faulty - easy job to fix go to a car breaker these stalks new are pricey if you have a mechanic you can trust then go see him first
2007-01-14 04:23:06 · answer #3 · answered by Trootie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clean all your wire connection in the indicator stork
2007-01-14 05:37:02 · answer #4 · answered by Mick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a fault on the indicator stalk it will need replacing
2007-01-14 04:22:34 · answer #5 · answered by orphan boy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a poor ground to the metal body in the wiring.
2007-01-14 04:23:02 · answer #6 · answered by Joseph F 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's not the indicator stalk! its just a bad earth, get it sorted at a reputable garage it shouldn't cost too much to fix.
2007-01-14 04:34:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't put petrol as it is not good for the car indicators.
2007-01-14 04:21:37 · answer #8 · answered by Nite is Rite 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
could be damp weather causing the wires to short - best take it to a garage and get them to have a look!
2007-01-14 04:23:18 · answer #9 · answered by indie_girl79 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Faulty indicator arm presumably this arm does the headlight dim/dip aswell? It'll need replacing look on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-FIESTA-MK4-WIPER-INDICATOR-SWITCHES-MINT_W0QQitemZ190072453986QQihZ009QQcategoryZ21654QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/search.dll?cgiurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.co.uk%2Fws%2F&fkr=1&from=R8&satitle=fiesta+indicator+&category0=
2007-01-14 04:21:54 · answer #10 · answered by Sir Sidney Snot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋