indicator problem

[dus]

Hi all

I picked up my new (well new to me) 2001 Y Reg jaguar s-type 3.0 automatic Se and the offside indicators are not working and there is no turning signal on the dash when the selector arm is moved and no signals outside but when you put the nearside indicators on they work all as they should when the.hazard lights are put onall the outside indicators all work but there's still no turning signal on the dash does anybody knowbwhats going.on and how-to fix it many thanks in advance

[Old Peter]

Hi Dus,

 

Just a guess, but I think the indicator switch is not doing its job in making a connection.

 

Regards,

 

Peter.

[dus]

Hi Peter thanks for the reply do you know quickest way and cheapest way on how to fix it would it be strip down the steering column clean the contacts or try get a replacement arm

[Old Peter]

Hi Dus,

 

I am afraid that I am not mechanically/electrically expert, but there are many members who are and will assist.

 

Being a former Accountant, I would usually go for the cheapest option, which would be to give it a bit of a squirt with WD40.

 

That might clean the contacts, which I am guessing to be the fault,

 

Regards,

 

Peter.

[dus]

Hi Peter thanks for the reply I will try get round to having look later today as the car battery is dead this morning :( I do hope it's going to be an easy job to fix

[Old Peter]

Hi Dus,

 

It also looks as if you will need a new battery, too.  The s type is a bit fussy about batteries, and if you need a new one make sure that it is powerful enough for all the electrics.

 

Peter.

[dus]

Hi Peter I couldn't get the car to start at all even when hooked up the other half car to it I think I know the problem with that the reverse lights are on sometimes when it's in park and engine turned off if I put it in neutral tennis starts first time so I think the battery is fine the indicator worked earlier but the engine management light came on but still drives smooth and gearbox change is smooth I was wondering if the engine management light could be to do with it running low on petrol it has 88 miles left on the read out and it's just under a quarter of a tank left

[dus]

Hi all still haven't managed to have a look at the electrics but when the car is cold the indicators work fine and the More use the car gets through the day and the warmer the car gets that's when the indicator seen to play silly bee's it works fine then it stops flashing on the instrument panel but you can still here the clicking then the there is no clicking and no lights when you move the are to indicate right

Any ideas

Cheers

Dus

[Guest]

Hi Dus, I would "bite the bullet" and take the car to an auto electrics specialist and get it sorted properly. Good luck and best wishes Geoff.

[dus]

Hi Geoff thanks for the reply I will have to find one that's reliable and honest now lol

[Mick14y]

2004 s type indicators not working and no indication on dashboard however the hazards work perfectly and you can see that on the dashboard. Any ideas please