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Indicator

bermary
bermary Posts: 301 Forumite
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Please forgive me but I know nothing about cars but the indicator to turn left on my peugeot 206 keeps on coming on by itselfs when I'm driving along,what is causing this and is it something I could correct easily myself.

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  • pogg000
    pogg000 Posts: 588 Forumite
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    you probally have a faulty rearlight, causing a bad earth.

    Have a look at rear bulb holder connections, maybe just need a clean with some contact cleaner/ wire brush
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  • red_eye
    red_eye Posts: 1,211 Forumite
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    faulty stalk if dash light comes on aswel, bad earth would light up your cluster like a Christmas tree
  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 33,007 Forumite
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    Faulty stalk. Not sure how a bad earth can cause the light to come on by itself.

    Unless it only happens when the headlights are on or when you brake etc.
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  • muckybutt
    muckybutt Posts: 3,761 Forumite
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    Similar problem on my old picasso, was a faulty stalk - £20 off ebay and half an hour to fit
    You may click thanks if you found my advice useful
  • phill99
    phill99 Posts: 9,092 Forumite
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    I have a transit van and the indicator kept coming on when I braked. Was a bad earth and Ihad to change the rear light cluster.
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  • red_eye
    red_eye Posts: 1,211 Forumite
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    phill99 wrote: »
    I have a transit van and the indicator kept coming on when I braked. Was a bad earth and Ihad to change the rear light cluster.
    bit excessive, normally quick rub with emery cloth and a dab of grease is enough
  • GolfBravo
    GolfBravo Posts: 1,090 Forumite
    COMMs 2000 - you need to get the part number for your particular car and find a replacement on Ebay - brand new they are very expensive (£200+)
    "Retail is for suckers"
    Cosmo Kramer
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