February 22, 2011 02:49PM
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February 22, 2011 03:07PM
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There is a separate flasher for the four way hazard system, I'm pretty sure it lives in the steering column. |
February 22, 2011 03:15PM
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February 22, 2011 04:52PM
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I don't think so, but maybe others will chime in here. Sometimes it takes a few days. When you turn the hazards on what happens (does anything light up), can you feel anything click in if you hold your hand under the steering wheel on the column, if I remember right the flasher is on the bottom side between the key switch and the wheel. Do you have the Bentley manual? Rick |
February 23, 2011 12:29AM
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February 23, 2011 05:27AM
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Bentley manual Sorry I don't have any particular advice on the flasher problem, but if I were you I would listen to what Rick says. He knows whereof he speaks. __________ Dave '91 325iX |
February 23, 2011 07:40AM
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The hazard warning lights and turn signal lights use the same flasher relay. If your turn signals are working properly, then you know the problem is not with the flasher module. That's a good thing because it's awkward to get to the flasher as it's mounted under the steering column and you have to pull the steering wheel to get at it.
Are you sure you checked all the fuses? Power to the turn signals also flows through the hazard warning switch, when the hazard switch is off, from the 15 amp Fuse-4 which is hot only with the ignition switch is in the accessory, run, or start position. That power comes from Fuse-4 to Pin-1 on the hazard warning switch on a Violet/Grey wire. Since your turn signals work, we know that portion of the circuit is okay. When the hazard warning switch is pressed to activate the hazard warning lights, power is taken instead from 15 amp Fuse-24, which should be hot at all times. That power comes from Fuse-24 to Pin-3 on the hazard warning switch via a Red/White wire. Have another look at Fuse-24. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/23/2011 07:41AM by Ferdinand. |
February 23, 2011 07:41AM
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February 23, 2011 07:56AM
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There are four screws holding the plastic steering column cover on. Two of them are accessible from underneath the column, but the other two are hidden behind the steering wheel. You have to remove the steering wheel to get at them, which means you need the key in the ignition to release the steering lock. Removing the steering wheel is not difficult, see steps here: http://home.comcast.net/~cdeegan9/dashboard/dashboard_1.html In the bottom-right of this photo you can see one of the two brass-coloured screws normally hidden by the steering wheel. |
February 23, 2011 11:33AM
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February 23, 2011 11:55AM
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February 23, 2011 04:40PM
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Thanks Dave, It's been awhile since I've dealt with these 4way flashers though. Glad Ferdy stepped in |
February 25, 2011 11:29AM
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