Turn signals/Hazard lights don't blink

**DesignoSLK** · 11-26-2007

This is weird...

In the course of sitting in a 4 hour stau (traffic jam), I managed to make my turn signals and hazard lights inoperable. They just stay on solid without blinking when I try to use either the turn signals or the hazard lights.

I'm suspecting I kicked something under the dash as I tried to get comfortable because they worked fine as I came up on the incident. (For those of you who don't know, its good practice, and required, to engage your hazard lights when coming up on a sudden stop or slow down in traffic here in Germany.)

I've read some horror stories as to module replacements $$, but I just can't imagine it is being caused by a faulty module. Just too coincidental to me.

I haven't gone out to the car yet to start investigating, I thought I would throw it for consideration while I go out to the car.

**DesignoSLK** · 11-26-2007

Hmmm...perplexing. Everything works now.

**DansSlk** · 11-26-2007

Relay overheating probably mate.

It happens sometimes when they are constantly cycling and 4 hours is a long time.

**DesignoSLK** · 11-28-2007

Sorry, I should have clarified. They weren't blinking continuously for 4 hrs. I was at a stand still for 4 hrs. I just used them in the few seconds I was coming up on the stau, then they were off.

**DansSlk** · 11-28-2007

Oh OK sorry mate,

That sounds more electrical, are they still working properly now?

**DesignoSLK** · 11-30-2007

They are currently.

**DansSlk** · 11-30-2007

I'd just keep an eye on it mate, if it ain't broke don't fix it

**DesignoSLK** · 12-04-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by DansSlk

I'd just keep an eye on it mate, if it ain't broke don't fix it

I concur...I have other things that are "broke" that need my attention...

11-26-2007	#1 (permalink)
DesignoSLK Professional TV Watcher Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Vehicle: 2000 Designo SLK230 Posts: 1,716 Country: Thanks: 104 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts	Turn signals/Hazard lights don't blink This is weird... In the course of sitting in a 4 hour stau (traffic jam), I managed to make my turn signals and hazard lights inoperable. They just stay on solid without blinking when I try to use either the turn signals or the hazard lights. I'm suspecting I kicked something under the dash as I tried to get comfortable because they worked fine as I came up on the incident. (For those of you who don't know, its good practice, and required, to engage your hazard lights when coming up on a sudden stop or slow down in traffic here in Germany.) I've read some horror stories as to module replacements $$, but I just can't imagine it is being caused by a faulty module. Just too coincidental to me. I haven't gone out to the car yet to start investigating, I thought I would throw it for consideration while I go out to the car. __________________ Kevin An American in Germany... To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. '00 SLK230 Designo copper, '06 Saturn Vue, Cessna 172 (pilot)

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DesignoSLK Professional TV Watcher Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Vehicle: 2000 Designo SLK230 Posts: 1,716 Country: Thanks: 104 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts	Hmmm...perplexing. Everything works now. __________________ Kevin An American in Germany... To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. '00 SLK230 Designo copper, '06 Saturn Vue, Cessna 172 (pilot)

11-26-2007	#3 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,801 Country: Thanks: 99 Thanked 236 Times in 180 Posts	Relay overheating probably mate. It happens sometimes when they are constantly cycling and 4 hours is a long time. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

11-28-2007	#4 (permalink)
DesignoSLK Professional TV Watcher Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Vehicle: 2000 Designo SLK230 Posts: 1,716 Country: Thanks: 104 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts	Sorry, I should have clarified. They weren't blinking continuously for 4 hrs. I was at a stand still for 4 hrs. I just used them in the few seconds I was coming up on the stau, then they were off. __________________ Kevin An American in Germany... To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. '00 SLK230 Designo copper, '06 Saturn Vue, Cessna 172 (pilot)

11-28-2007	#5 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,801 Country: Thanks: 99 Thanked 236 Times in 180 Posts	Oh OK sorry mate, That sounds more electrical, are they still working properly now? __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

11-30-2007	#6 (permalink)
DesignoSLK Professional TV Watcher Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Vehicle: 2000 Designo SLK230 Posts: 1,716 Country: Thanks: 104 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts	They are currently. __________________ Kevin An American in Germany... To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. '00 SLK230 Designo copper, '06 Saturn Vue, Cessna 172 (pilot)

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,801 Country: Thanks: 99 Thanked 236 Times in 180 Posts	I'd just keep an eye on it mate, if it ain't broke don't fix it __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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