turn signals out

[VintageAutobahn]

I searched and didnt come up with an answer to my specific issue/symtoms. The other day my turn signals stopped working. The hazard lights are also not opperating correctly, but brake lights and running lights are working. I checked the fuse first, then bulbs (highly unlikely that all would go at once but ya never know) then I got out a test light and I have power to both sides of the fuse block and no power at the signals. I am thinking this it is the flasher relay but was hoping you guys and gals could give me other suggestions of things to check or confirm my conclusion. TIA

[Armond]

my guess is that your Hazard switch is bad. I have some if yours need replacing. Good luck

[Chris_B]

You might want to read this: http://www.bmw2002faq.com/content/view/39/32/

I agree with Armond that your hazard switch is not working properly. What happens if you push in the button?

[VintageAutobahn]

How much do you want for one Armond? I would like to get them going again before the rain hits next week if possible, possibly pick up tomorrow?

[02Les]

I would have thought it was the flasher relay (up under the left hand side of the dash), but then I'm good at getting things wrong.

[Armond]

How much do you want for one Armond? I would like to get them going again before the rain hits next week if possible, possibly pick up tomorrow?

25 bucks? send me an e-mail. I'll be around this weekend.

[12XU]

Try taking apart your hazard switch and see if you can fix it yourself. Mine was faulty, causing the turn signals not to work, but I was able to open it up and fix it myself.

[Chris_B]

Ditto here. They accumulate all kinds of crud inside. Worth a shot.

[VintageAutobahn]

I'm getting a little confused with all this relay, hazard and turn signal switch talk. Where is the hazard switch located? My car is a 71 so I have the red knob on top of the dash that you pull up to activate the hazard, is it behind that under the dash? Thanks again

[Chris_B]

Basically, yes. I don't have any experience with that kind of switch and whether it can be cleaned/refurbished. However, almost every kind of switch that I have ever encountered on an older BMW can be disassembled and cleaned. Sometimes, the switch contact surfaces need to be cleaned up with a bit of emery cloth or a fine file.

[dma]

Do yourself a favor and buy a NEW hazard switch. They are less than $40 new and it will be the last one you will every buy for your car. Early and late hazard switches are different.

Save shipping and buy it from your local bmw dealer.

I buy almost all parts used, but for this part, there just isn't any value in buying used.

No offense to anyone selling them. I've sold them used as well.

Mark

[Mike Self]

the pull up one with the itty bitty bulb inside. They rarely do. If you have that kind of hazard switch I'd try substituting another turn signal flasher (under the dash near the hood release handle) and see if that cures the problem.

If you're adventurous, pull the cover off your flasher box and see if either set of points are either stuck closed or not functioning. If you can get the relay points working, I'll bet your turn signals and 4 ways will work again.

mike