That Xantia hazard light and indicator issue

[fotobright]

Hi,

My wvo running Xantia just failed MOT on a couple of issues the worst being that Xantia hazard light and indicator issue.

when I press the hazard light , sometimes it doesn't want to go off. The indicators too seem a bit temperamental although this could be old contacts in the stem. I seem to remember however that this problem was linked to an ignition issue?

The car is too cheap to run to let it go. Any ideas about how I can repair/replace the hazard/indicator to get it through its MOT?

Regards

[Harry1975]

have you checked all your earths, its worth a try. or go on ebay im sure you will find a new/second hand switch cheap. there are alot of Xantia's being broken by scrap yards on there

[fotobright]

Hi, Not checked earths as yet.
I forgot to mention I replaced the hazard switch about a year ago, with another secondhand one. I cant say it made much difference. From that point on I just made sure I didnt press it.
I just noticed that a green cable has been disconnected from the hazard light relay, which I take it was supposed to go to the tow bar. I've also replaced that relay, maybe then i cut the cable.

Just going out to car now to reconnect the green cable to see what happens...........

[Peter.N.]

Could well be the hazard switch as the indicator circuit is routed through it. Try squirting it with some WD40 and then give it a good work out.

Peter

[fotobright]

Well re-attaching the green cable didnt seem to make any difference. I just tried pressing the hazard switch there and its certainly reluctant to switch off and sometimes only wants to flash left or right lights. I'll try the wd40

[Harry1975]

good luck

[Harry1975]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Citroen-Xanti ... 3cc38869c4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Cheap switch