1986 245 Turn Indicators Not Working

Post by **mdm+mfm** » 04 May 2011, 08:39

Some time ago, the turn indicators on my other Volvo wagon stopped working; however, the emergency flashers do work fine. Is there a separate flasher unit for the turn indicators? Is it possible the switch is bad? Should I be looking at something else?

Post by **billofdurham** » 04 May 2011, 11:14

Turn indicators and hazard lights work off the same flasher relay which, on the '86 240, is on the front left side of the centre console.

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It is not unusual for the indicators to stop and the hazard lights carry on working or vice versa.

Bill.

Post by **mdm+mfm** » 19 Aug 2011, 17:27

Hi Bill,

I did replace the flasher relay, but the problem still exists. Anything else that I should/could be checking?

lindy8_man · Post by **lindy8_man** » 26 Aug 2011, 02:01

Check your signal bulbs. Check out the contacts, and any broken clips.

You can pull the switch from the steering column, and test it with a volt meter. You will need the wiring diagram to notice when the switch is working properly.

Shorts are fun!

Post by **mdm+mfm** » 18 Nov 2011, 08:54

Although this is months late, thank you lindy8_man for the idea; I appreciate it. I have not been on the site lately due to my schedule and have not been driving the car either, but I will investigate further what might be causing the issue. Have a great weekend!