Indicators that don't!

nickob · 15-07-09, 05:51 PM

Hi,Can anyone tell me where the flasher unit is on a 1986 Coupe Quattro? My indicators stopped flashing about a week ago but I can't find the flasher unit.Is it behind the dash as there is a ticking noise from there if you turn the hazards on and off. Thanks for your help in advance, Nick

stuartmmcfc · 15-07-09, 07:29 PM

Now I could be wrong, but on my ur its behind the dash.
unscrew the 4 screws which hold the frame onto the "pod" and then pull frame forward.
it may be easier to pull off one set of connectors from switches on one side of the frame so you can swing it out of the way.
pod should lift away then and flasher unit (silver cube about 25mm square) is attached to a lug at back of display.
i always take the steering wheel of as well to improve access.

amanda · 15-07-09, 07:53 PM

The relay is on passingers side in the birds nest wiring under the glovebox!!!!!!!

stuartmmcfc · 15-07-09, 08:11 PM

now I'm prepared to say "I dont really have a clue", but while there may be a relay under the glove box, I'm pretty sure the thing i've had to take off when i was messing with the dash was the flasher unit- ie the thing that makes the clicking noise.
there again very worth while checking relays behind glove box out.

ps Amanda, do you see jay much? just that ian may have a parcel for me and hes seeing him soon.

amanda · 15-07-09, 08:26 PM

Hmmm and I am no mechanic either

Which Ian do you mean?

Emjay · 15-07-09, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stuartmmcfc

now I'm prepared to say "I dont really have a clue", but while there may be a relay under the glove box, I'm pretty sure the thing i've had to take off when i was messing with the dash was the flasher unit- ie the thing that makes the clicking noise.
there again very worth while checking relays behind glove box out.

ps Amanda, do you see jay much? just that ian may have a parcel for me and hes seeing him soon.

I'm seeing Jay this weekend before dragging my arse to Nottingham on Sunday so if you need anything delivering now is the time to shout up

steveb · 15-07-09, 09:31 PM

Flasher unit is behind the dash (rev counter / speedo ) clipped to the back of the instrument cluster as stuartmmcfc said

stuartmmcfc · 16-07-09, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emjay

I'm seeing Jay this weekend before dragging my arse to Nottingham on Sunday so if you need anything delivering now is the time to shout up

that would have been handy, but Simmos not going to puglifes (jay) until Tuesday/Wednesday

not the end of the world though

5potnoodle · 17-07-09, 12:11 AM

Do your hazard flashers work ok? The hazard switch only recreationtes what the indicator stalk switch does but both sides at once. If the indicators all flash and the relay is clicking it's not the relay, it's the stalk.

Emjay · 17-07-09, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stuartmmcfc

that would have been handy, but Simmos not going to puglifes (jay) until Tuesday/Wednesday

not the end of the world though

I'll be doing the same run the following weekend to could still do a pick and drop for you no probs

Just let me know

15-07-09, 07:53 PM	#3
amanda quattro hussie!! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: doin' it on all fours!! Posts: 5,993	The relay is on passingers side in the birds nest wiring under the glovebox!!!!!!! __________________ Mystic blue m3 ghay hairdresser mobile 4 sheds 1 shopping trolley Gti RS6 ...my baby

15-07-09, 08:26 PM	#5
amanda quattro hussie!! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: doin' it on all fours!! Posts: 5,993	Hmmm and I am no mechanic either Which Ian do you mean? __________________ Mystic blue m3 ghay hairdresser mobile 4 sheds 1 shopping trolley Gti RS6 ...my baby

15-07-09, 09:31 PM	#7
steveb Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West Berkshire Posts: 1,155	Flasher unit is behind the dash (rev counter / speedo ) clipped to the back of the instrument cluster as stuartmmcfc said __________________ [FONT] '76 Leyland Princess 2200 HLS '79 Scirocco storm '84 WR '89 coupe quattro '01 A2 1.4 TDI SE '14 A3 1.4 TFSI COD [/color][/size][/font]

17-07-09, 12:11 AM	#9
5potnoodle OCD member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lincolnshire, England. Posts: 196	Do your hazard flashers work ok? The hazard switch only recreationtes what the indicator stalk switch does but both sides at once. If the indicators all flash and the relay is clicking it's not the relay, it's the stalk. __________________ Current: 99 Subaru Forester S-Turbo Auto - interesting... but it's not a quattro 91 Reliant Scimitar SST 1400 - no.39 of 42... something for the weekend Previous: Two consecutive 1989 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo Avant, 1B 1990 Audi 100 SE Avant, NF 1986 Audi 100 CD Avant, KU 1987 VW Passat GL5E Estate, JS "Honorary" triple member of the 200,000+ Club Audi 200 in the UK (legacy website) Classic Audi member no: 258

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15-07-09, 07:29 PM	#2
stuartmmcfc 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,243	Now I could be wrong, but on my ur its behind the dash. unscrew the 4 screws which hold the frame onto the "pod" and then pull frame forward. it may be easier to pull off one set of connectors from switches on one side of the frame so you can swing it out of the way. pod should lift away then and flasher unit (silver cube about 25mm square) is attached to a lug at back of display. i always take the steering wheel of as well to improve access.

15-07-09, 08:11 PM	#4
stuartmmcfc 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,243	now I'm prepared to say "I dont really have a clue", but while there may be a relay under the glove box, I'm pretty sure the thing i've had to take off when i was messing with the dash was the flasher unit- ie the thing that makes the clicking noise. there again very worth while checking relays behind glove box out. ps Amanda, do you see jay much? just that ian may have a parcel for me and hes seeing him soon.