On Vaca, No blinkers, No tools, Fuses OK. HELP

**VTAudiA4** · 08-10-2008 04:05 PM

I was driving the other day and suddenly my blinkers stopped working. When I arrived at my destination, I checked my fuses seemed all ok. When I lock the car using the key all lights flash which tells me that all the bulbs work. What should I check next? Im on vaca so I have none of my tools with me. Im thinking its the switch itself that might have gone bad. Now I will need to drive 140+ miles back with no blinkers so I would like to figure this out before I leave. Any input will be appreciated.

**matte** · 08-10-2008 04:16 PM

although this doesnt really help similar happened to me. my reverse lights just decided to stop. i couldnt figure it out either and when i had my 70k maint. the shop couldnt figure it out either, so good luck man

**matt719** · 08-10-2008 04:21 PM

Could be the hazard light relay that is right in the dash. The switch and relay are the same device. Easy and cheap fix if you can find the part where you are.

**Nebone** · 08-10-2008 04:47 PM

^Sounds like thats your best bet.

**MattzWarsteiner** · 08-10-2008 06:36 PM

Now I will need to drive 140+ miles back with no blinkers so I would like to figure this out before I leave.

Seen people drive further than that with nary a sign of a blinker, but Id be willing to bet theirs freakin worked.

Be careful changing lanes and passing the five oh, right?

Arm straight out the window for left turns & bent at elbow, pointing up for rights

**Seerlah** · 08-10-2008 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by MattzWarsteiner

Arm straight out the window for left turns & bent at elbow, pointing up for rights

x2

**blacka4** · 08-10-2008 06:52 PM

do the wipers still work? if not its the load relay under the dash

**VTAudiA4** · 08-10-2008 07:54 PM

The wipers do work so that helps me eliminate that. I will go check the hazard/swithc relay tomorrow and see what happens. Thanks for the help. Anyone else have suggestions?

**dcampana** · 08-13-2008 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by VTAudiA4

The wipers do work so that helps me eliminate that. I will go check the hazard/swithc relay tomorrow and see what happens. Thanks for the help. Anyone else have suggestions?

I am having same issues. My hazard lights work, no turn signals. I have also lost use of my keyless entry. I am at a loss and ride with the windows down, arm out the window.... SUCKS!

**VTAudiA4** · 08-13-2008 08:22 PM

So problem fixed. I did some more diagnosing before buying a new hazard switch. It turned out to be the hazard switch so I went right out to a dealership and bought the $36 switch. Quick and simple fix.