E-Class (W124) 1984-1995: E 260, E 300, E 320, E 420, E 500 (Includes CE, T, TD models)

W124 Sticky Turn Signals

Old Jul 4, 2017 | 12:09 PM
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Exclamation W124 Sticky Turn Signals

Hello folks, looking for some help. My '87 300Ds turn signals are being stuck on. I'll flick the stick to indicate a turn and instead of normal intermittent flashes the signal will just stay on. In hot weather, I have to manually push the lever up and down to create the signals actual function. Does anyone know why this is happening?

Let me know, and thanks,

Riley
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Old Jul 5, 2017 | 11:52 AM
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W124 i think it time to replace the flasher relay . Some are at the rear of the speedo , or in the centre console ,.by gear selector lever ,
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Old Jul 5, 2017 | 12:20 PM
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Your relay is in the box at the rear, of the fuse box .Under the hood you will see 2 boxes its in the one at the bake .First box holdes the fuses,and the back one the re;ays . With the top off you will see 12 relays depending on what equipment is in you car .The flasher unit is for hazards turn signal and a few othe items .This wont be cheap , unles you get one from the pick and pull yard .It is white in colour and the last one in the row on the centre and larger than the others .
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Old Jul 5, 2017 | 12:24 PM
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First try the hazard flashers on there own if it flashes the hazard lights then its in the inicator stalk on the column.
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