[Johnboy]

In the last 2 day:
(Cold - 0 Celsius and dry - Not sure if that's related)
my indicators have taken on a life of their own.
Intermittently, they flash far more rapidly than they should do i.e. The delay on the flash goes crazy.
Is this a dodgy relay?
Is this indicative of a wiring short
(not noticed any consistency with operating the brake pedal, or other device).
Has anyone else experienced this?

 

[lightbody]

Does it only happen in one direction? If so, could be as simple as a faulty bulb. Have a look outside when its doing it and see if any of the 3 bulbs aren't flashing.

- Rob (with fond memories of old minis which sometimes had trouble flashing at all!)

 

[LMB]

It sometimes happens when one of the bulbs has gone in the lights. Have a check to see

LMB

 

[Minty]

I blew 3 relays in my 'classic' Cooper, i wonder if BMW thought it would be fun to carry on the tradition?

 

[Johnboy]

Thanks boys....
I plipped the lock remote last night, and noticed I was indicating to pull out rather than "flashing all fours"!
Hoping it's just a dodgy rear lamp cluster bulb.
Any ideas how easy it is to change it?

Strange that the two front lamps now blink on-off about 15 times a second. Would have thought that they would carry on as normal.
Anyone got a degree in electrical eng and can explain this?
Perhaps the broken filament is intermittently shorting.

Did have a blown passenger window relay when I picked the car up, and the voltage reg. was also replaced.

My 10 year old Audi never had a blown indicator bulb ... Moan, moan moan!

On a diff. note:
My London dealer couldn't book the car in until Jan 8, or the 21st if I want the car picked up - And they've moved to a less convenient location too.

So I called my local dealer...
No problem having warranty work done at their garage instead.
When would I like to bring it in?
(Stunned silence at this point)...
What, no booking?
Yep, just drive it round and we'll do it whilst you wait!
What, even on a Saturday?
Yep.
(Perhaps I dialled Kwik Fit by mistake )

Full marks to First Front Wimbledon... Will let U know what happens @ weekend!

 

[Johnboy]

Turned out to be a faulty connection on the nearside rear light cluster - Fixed by dealer whilst I waited.

First Front Wimbledon - Excellent service, nice friendly relaxed mechanics, nice clean comfortable good sized parking, and waiting room.