If 240 indicators don't work

Discussion in 'Volvo 240' started by Pete, Jun 30, 2004.

  1. Pete

    Pete Guest

    If your indicators cease to work try flicking the hazard light switch
    on and off a few times. This has worked for me on at least 2 occasions
    over many years.
     
    Pete, Jun 30, 2004
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  2. Pete

    Doki Guest

    Or just don't bother. You are in a Volvo 240, other people will notice this
    and get out of the way accordingly ;).
     
    Doki, Jun 30, 2004
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  3. Pete

    Pete Guest

    the indicators are wired through the hazard light switch which gets a
    high resistance in it over time which stops the indicators working.
    This can be fixed with a few flicks on and off. I'm realising I didn't
    express this very well on my initial post !
     
    Pete, Jun 30, 2004
    #3
  4. In my experience (probably depends on climate), the 240 is likely to
    develop oxidized fuses. The fuse box location is against the cool outer
    side of the passenger compartment, where moisture might condensate. If
    your windshield leaks ever so slightly the water tends to sip straight
    into the fuse box.

    Open the fuse box and rotate all fuses a little, if you experience
    strange electrical problems in a 240.


    --
    Gunnar

    240 Turbo Wagon '84 200 K Miles
    940 Wagon '92 150 K Miles
    on Swedish roads
     
    Gunnar Eikman, Jul 1, 2004
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  5. Pete

    PM Guest

    I rotate the fuses and spray with WD40 everytime i do an oil change. This
    seems to help heaps.

    Paul
     
    PM, Jul 4, 2004
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  6. Pete

    Pete Guest

    Ditch any fuses made of aluminium and replace 'em with copper
    fuses--less corrosion from the 2 different metals.
    Pete
     
    Pete, Jul 14, 2004
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