Car Side indicators

Turn indications have two different functions. One of them is to show change of direction. After the driver switches on the turn indicator, a turn indicator lamp starts to blink from the corresponding side. After you finish manoeuvre, winker stops automatically. Another function of turn indicator is to warn about hazard in the hazard light system. In this case all the Mirror indicator wink at the same time to warn another road user about the danger. For example, if it is a sudden stop or if your car makes a traffic hindrance.

The number of turn indicators depends on vehicle type. There must be four Mirror indicator in the motor car. In the trucks should be additionally installed side repeater signals on both sides. Turn indicator faultiness usually is caused by burned-out lamp. For safety reason you need to substitute the lamp as soon as possible, that is why it is worthwhile always to have spare lamps in your car. Complete lamp substitution is carried out only in case when it was damaged in the result of an accident. Working hours of substitution considerably depend on vehicle type.

So far as in modern cars turn indicator is a part of the lamp, it is frequently necessary to substitute the lamp completely in case of serious damage. The way the substitution is done, is described in the maintenance manual. If you have any experience, it will take a couple of minutes. There is sense to do this operation at least one time when it is daylight. In our online shop your can buy back lamps, turn indicator relay interrupter, fan, brake blocks, brake hoses and other car parts necessary for your car. Our quality-price ratio stands on the first place that is why you can always buy our best car parts at reasonable prices.

Malfunctions of turn light

• wiring is worn out;
• contact breakage in lampholder;
• contacts of relay got stuck;
• wire closing in the fuse of lighting system;
• lamp filaments are burnt;
• wires are damaged, their terminals are oxidized or wire joints are loosened;
• fuse of turn indicator circuit got burnt;
• the part got broken as a result of mechanical impact.

Signs of turn light malfunctions

• lack of light signal;
• lamp filaments often get burnt;
• condensate accumulates in the structure;
• directional indicator does not click characteristically while working;
• light signal cannot be turned off;
• lamps are blinking more often/seldom;
• lamp light is dim.

Causes of turn light malfunctions

• voltage changes in electric circuit;
• lamp components are soiled;
• water affects the part;
• temperature changes;
• voltage is wrongly adjusted (its value is exceeding norm).

Diagnostics of turn light

To check the lamp, you should, first of all, have visual examination of it as of any exterior vehicle part. If the component got mechanical damage, it must be replaced. When lamp integrity is not damaged, more deep diagnostics should be accomplished. Often a light works incorrectly because of burnt lamps. There is also possibility that the turn indicator relay is broken. To check the latter in terms of breakage, close contacts of relay with the help of a metal object, for example, a screwdriver. To spot a malfunction correctly it is recommended to contact a service station.

Replacement of turn light

According to the fact, that the price of this lighting element is comparably low, it is more logical to replace it rather than repair. Do the following for the part replacement:

• disconnect the wire from negative accumulator terminal;
• move turn light housing backwards;
• take it out of the fender;
• squeeze the lock, disconnect the wiring terminal block from the lamp holder and remove the replaced part;
• install a working component, for that do all previously listed steps in the reversed order.