intermittent turn signals

Ken_Lynch · Post by **Ken_Lynch** » 16 Oct 2005, 18:17

When first starting out driving, both my turn signals work fine, but after approx 30 secs or so, they both stop working. All of my other lights work fine. If I park the car for a bit, then come back, they will work again, but after approx 30 secs they will stop working. I left my hazard light on one night and it was not working and I forgot about it, when I came out in the morning my flashers were flashing. I think it could be the relay but done know where to look for it. Fuses look fine and I did replace it but nothing changed
TIA

KL

Kmaniac in California USA · Post by **Kmaniac in California USA** » 16 Oct 2005, 22:21

I sounds like you have a failing relay, which works fine when it is cold, but malfunctions once it gets hot.

You didn't state the year and model of your car. In my 1986 740, the fuses and relays are located behind the ashtray in the center console.

Now that I think about it a little more, the heat may be coming from something other than the flasher relays. Once you find and expose your relay panel, make the condition occur, then check the temperature of the relays in the panel. Anything generating excessive heat should be replaced.