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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 07:26 AM
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Default Indicator issues

I just had my car repaired due to hitting a pothole or 3 (3 new rims, new tie rod etc...). Anyway, a few days after getting the car back from the shop, my indicators have stopped working correctly. When I turn them on, they start and then stop or start, get faster or slower for a second or two and then stop. Any ideas? I have a 2001.5 A4 1.8TQS with a GIAC chip (from AWE).
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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 10:03 AM
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if you put the flashers on do they work normally?
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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 10:40 AM
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Default Re: if you put the flashers on do they work normally?

Good question - I will check right now
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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 10:46 AM
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Default UPDATE!

OK, the flashers work just fine.

However, the indicators are barely working at all. When I turn them on, no lights at all, or just a quick flash of orange. Also, the tick tick sound that you normally hear when you turn them on is not there. If I push the indicator arm almost all the way in it makes a crackling sound (similar to a short circuit) and still no orange lights.

I ill probably end up taking it to the dealer, but I am sure that they will blame the GIAC chip and charge me millions/billions...
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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 11:36 AM
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Default imho you've got a combination switch going bad....

the headlight/blinker switch. since the emergency flashers work. all the fuses and wiring are ok.
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