erratic indicators ???

[Moose II]

Hi...hope you guys can help with a problem we have,
A friend of mine has a 97 VT wagon and sometimes as he drives along, the indicators come on, but not in the normal "tic tok tic tok" way, but very erratic, very fast, just like if your holding the indicator stalk down but just not enough.
This can happen at any time, but seems to be related to steering wheel movements however minor they are. to rectify the problem he has to turn on the indicators then turn them off (confusing following motorists) :unsure: and it seems ok until next time it happens......
Can anyone suggest anything?

 

[hsvpgts]

came across this heaps at holen once vt's started to get older. you'll find it's the indicator stalk itself that's faulty and needs replacing. easy enough to DIY.
once replaced will be fine.

 

[Z()LTAN]

ither that or the flasher relay needs to b changed.

 

[hsvpgts]

never had to replace a relay in 8 years on a vt for this problem

 

[Z()LTAN]

each car is diff. just do the cheaper first

 

[matrix]

check ALL indicator bulbs, in the manual it says that if a bulb is blown it will flash faster. then replace the three pin relay in section near s/wheel.
mine was doing similar thing bulbs were fine- replace relay- all good now

 

[Moose II]

You guys are great, :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
what would I do without you??? :bang:
Thanks heaps, this will save me time and money..

 

[seaworthy]

yep, my WH was doing this, only for right turns tho which suggests to me its worn out and probably just the indicator stick sagging a little downwards

really was quite an annoying problem for a while but its gone away by itself for now