Drivers side indicators permanently on

[Stirlings 0]

1997 Vr6, Only 15,000 Miles

 

Just had 2 new keys cut and tried them out to make sure they worked

inserted un coded key into ignition to make sure it was cut correctly

engine started then cut out, which I expected 

 

BUT

now the drivers side indicators are permanently on, passenger side indicators flash, drivers dont

hard waring light, just come on but don't flash

 

 

can't find a similar fault on a google search

[Philly-R6 28]

Hi,

It sounds coincidental that the new key breaks your indicators.

 

Are the driver's side indicators on full, or are they dim? Does another light come on at the same time - maybe a tail light?

 

The relay in position 6 of the fusebox (from memory) is the flasher relay: this does the on-off-on switching and should be common to both sides.

The next bit is the indicator switch on the steering column. This switches the flasher relay output to the intended direction (plus the Hazard lights switching).

 

If the indicator lights are dim or other lights come on at the same time, you have a ground problem.

This is probably in the rear light cluster, or could be in the front lights, too.

Take the clusters out and clean the contacts to the connectors and the bulbs.

 

Lastly, re-seat relay 6 in the fusebox to ensure the contact is sound.

 

Report back with your progress...

[Stirlings 0]

turned out to be coincidental of trying the new keys

 

there was a wire loose in the boot that feeds the interior courtesy light, it was hanging down so I plugged it into the rear light cluster where it fitted perfectly 

 

But it caused the indicator light to be permanently lit on the opposite side of the cluster

fitted the wire back to the courtesy light and problem solved

[Philly-R6 28]

Excellent!
I wouldn't have worked that out...