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Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: livingdeadhead on May 02, 2013, 12:36:59 PM

Title: indicators
Post by: livingdeadhead on May 02, 2013, 12:36:59 PM
my indicators are really sluggish, only working when i rev the engine then only slowly, any ideas ? i could start stripping it down but if any one can save me some work i'd be grateful!
Title: Re: indicators
Post by: Bob_Roller on May 02, 2013, 12:42:15 PM
Are you talking about the turn directional indicators ???

You may want to start with removing the light bulbs and cleaning the sockets and metal bases of the bulbs, if they have corrosion there .
Title: Re: indicators
Post by: livingdeadhead on May 02, 2013, 12:49:42 PM
ok, do that first thing tomorrow, yes its been stood a bit could be resistance , hope so! thanks rob
Title: Re: indicators
Post by: montmil on May 03, 2013, 08:12:12 AM
Also pull the turn signal relay flasher and check the male/female contacts for clean n' shiny. A light touch of dielectric grease on bulb contacts and spades is always helpful.

Plus battery condition. If it takes high revs to get proper signals flashing, I'd check the battery as the alternator doesn't start serious charging until the engine revs to 2-3K and above. Battery terminals could also be suspect.
Title: Re: indicators
Post by: Bengt_Phorqs on May 03, 2013, 10:31:37 AM
Monte's indicators are really, I mean REALLY sluggish, when he doesn't get his morning coffee.  (See his rant about small appliances.) [smiley=cool.gif]
Title: Re: indicators
Post by: montmil on May 03, 2013, 11:53:21 AM
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Monte's indicators are really, I mean REALLY sluggish, when he doesn't get his morning coffee.  (See his rant about small appliances.) [smiley=cool.gif]

Yeah, yeah. It just seems too creepy -even for me- to ride to the funeral home every morning for free coffee.
Title: Re: indicators
Post by: Air4Life on May 03, 2013, 02:07:03 PM
Put on your most touristy getup and head on over to:  4125 Interstate 35  Denton, TX 76207  They'll already have the light on.  Don't expect anything but a powdered cow.