W202 Indicators not working

[rhymneyboy]

Hi folks

The indicators on my C36 have decided to stop working. When I put the indicators to either left or right the corresponding arrows on the dash don't flash and the indicators don't work.

Any ideas what's causing this? Maybe a loose connection on the stalk? Not sure if it's been a common problem - I've searched this site but can't find anything similar.

 

[gurpz]

Possibly the stalk or a relay. check the basics first like the fuse.

 

[andy27168]

Hi,
Do your hazards still work?

 

[rhymneyboy]

The hazards don't work from the switch. However, my indicator lights flash when I lock the car with the remote.

 

[andy27168]

Replace the hazard switch, as i would say it is defective

 

[rhymneyboy]

The indicators don't work from the stalk either.

 

[andy27168]

Indicators are fed via the hazard switch if switch becomes defective it can cause there failure.

 

[rhymneyboy]

Cheers Andy - I didn't know that.

I'll get it checked out.

 

[rhymneyboy]

Just to finish this thread off (and maybe to help someone in future who has the same issue), I took the car into a Merc Specialist who advised I need a new relay as the old one has corroded.

Phew, not too expensive!

 

[Howard]

What's corroded on the relay ?

If it's the connection pins , where the relay pushes in , give them a rub off with some emery paper , should fix it and be cheaper ...