Indicator error problem, very strange...

calibrax · 10th March 2022, 08:31

When I use the left indicator it flashes at double speed and shows "Bulb Failure" on the IPK. But on inspection all the bulbs are working just fine. But oddly, if I turn on my sidelights, the error goes away and the indicators work normally. Turn sidelights off, error returns immediately.

Any ideas how to fix this?

SD1too · 10th March 2022, 08:43

Look for a poor earth connection Steve.

Simon

dave lincs · 11th March 2022, 18:43

Check the plugs that go onto the rear lights they often corrode

10th March 2022, 08:31	#1
calibrax Posted a thing or two BMW 4 Series Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 1,975 Thanks: 29 Thanked 37 Times in 28 Posts	Indicator error problem, very strange... When I use the left indicator it flashes at double speed and shows "Bulb Failure" on the IPK. But on inspection all the bulbs are working just fine. But oddly, if I turn on my sidelights, the error goes away and the indicators work normally. Turn sidelights off, error returns immediately. Any ideas how to fix this? __________________ Steve 2004 MG ZT+ CDTi 160 (sadly now gone!) 2015 BMW 435d GranCoupe XDrive

10th March 2022, 08:43	#2
SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,382 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	Look for a poor earth connection Steve. Simon __________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce.

11th March 2022, 18:43	#3
dave lincs Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louth Posts: 1,420 Thanks: 380 Thanked 986 Times in 476 Posts	Check the plugs that go onto the rear lights they often corrode