VZ Indicator ISSUES - Left side staying on permanently

[wadevzss]

Hi all, went to go for a drive before and when i unlocked the VZ SS, the left indicator on the taillights stayed on. Also the indicator on the side of the car stayed on and the front indicator also. I disconnected the battery, for a bit, and the indicator lights stayed on continuously. When i tried to use the left indicator it was permanently showing on on the dash. I disconnected the battery again and went away for about an hour. Reconnected it, and they stayed on permanently.

Then i locked the doors it stayed on. Unlocked it and they went off. But when I relocked it they stayed on again. But then they seemed to stayed off. Has anyone had this problem before, it is the first time it has done this. Any thoughts?

 

[Boonz]

you need to replace your bcm, its a common fault with the vz's.
an internal relay stays on and keeps the globes illuminated

 

[impulsive]

i have two bcm's

 

[wadevzss]

Thanks guys, just found that out doing a search. I do have a car warranty that covers some of the computers etc in the car. Not sure if it covers that, I am going to email them. Found on ebay, you can buy the relay , and do it yourself. Basically all you do is unsolder the relay and solder in a new one. Instructions are included. Should only cost about $25.

 

[Surfwagon]

Can you share that ebay link.

 

[wadevzss]

ZETTLER RELAY FOR HOLDEN VZ BCM FIX HFKM 012-SHS / AZ976-1U-12DET | eBay

 

[Surfwagon]

thanks
cheers

 

[wagonman666]

Having a similar issue with my VZ wagon. Indicators sometimes stay on solidly as if a bulb is blown, sometimes they work as intended. Problem appears mainly when turning right but occasionally when turning left. I'm not having Wade's locking/unlocking issues though. All bulbs are ok. I might start by changing flasher relay and checking indicator switch, then checking wiring for any shorts. An auto electrician will be a very expensive last resort. This makes for very frustrating driving.

 

[wadevzss]

Appears its the same issue wagonman666, need to change that relay on the bcm.

 

[dolsen]

I wonder how similar the pdf guide they send you is to the one I wrote and put up on this site here

The price is a lot cheaper than a new bcm, so, that's good.