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Old 01-16-2012, 12:10 AM
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Need help strange problem

Hey guys I know I am posting this on the e55 forum but this part seems like it get's the most attention on the forum so I figure someone here might be able to help me with my s430.

So I Been having this problem with my right side turn signal. It stopped working a few weeks ago. A couple days ago I turn my turn signal to turn left and my high beams start flickering like the high beam is the turn signal. I pulled out my headlights and tested all the fusees made sure its getting power and everything is OK. I am stuck I am possibly thinking it might just be the turn signal switch next to the steering wheel? Any Ideas? It's not giving me any error's on my display. The rear and mirrors signals work fine it's just the headlights
Old 01-16-2012, 12:17 AM
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My money is on the switch. When mine went bad it would flash in the opposite direction along with the fog lights flickering.
Old 01-16-2012, 02:21 AM
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Yeah I think so as well I checked the lights and the wiring everything is fine. Would the star diagnostics find the error if we hook it up to my ob2?
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I'm gonna say probably the switch in the steering column as well.
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No codes were shown for the other lights flickering. I don't think there were any codes shown for the errant turn signals either.
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Thanks for the help I will order a switch tomorrow hopefully this will fix it. Lol it sucks not being able to use your turn signals and you don't realize it until they are gone.


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No codes were shown for the other lights flickering. I don't think there were any codes shown for the errant turn signals either.
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Finally fixed the problem it was a grounding issue. Man it feels good to turn and switch lanes properly. LOL
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Originally Posted by SFBIGBODY415
Finally fixed the problem it was a grounding issue. Man it feels good to turn and switch lanes properly. LOL
Awesome, glad you got it fixed!! Electrics gremlins are a pain in the ***.

I had a similar issue going on with my Jeep Cherokee. Come to find out, it was the turn signal and wiper switches. Simple, cheap fix.


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