indicator stalk and smoke???

[stompin-sarah]

went to the car b4 and turned ignition on... the indicator relay was going nuts and the top of the steerin wheel started to smoke a bit?

i dont think its the realy as i replaced this a few months ago so im thinking i need a new indicator stalk??

also i drove the car a couple of miles after this had happened and no smoke just the stupid relay ticky noice going mad?

what exactly have i done? and will i be ok to drive the car for a few days till its sorted out?

[BobC]

Hi Sarah,

I think you are right - you need another stalk.

You may find that you can stop the relay clicking by ever so gently wiggling the indicator.

[stompin-sarah]

thanks bob :)

[Dose2k]

Sounds to me mate like you may have the stalk wires loose and rubbing on a live, think about it when you touch it, your going to be moving the stalk that in turn is connect to the wires, check that first, next is all your hazard/indication bulbs workin, check that.

Jay

[stompin-sarah]

my bulbs work as i checked them when it happened...

however ill check the wires 2moro i have used the car today but i havent used indicators lol as im scared to lol