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Turn signal blinker & hazards not working, keeps blowing fuse

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53K views 7 replies 4 participants last post by  DWilde  
#1 ·
Hey all, I read this thread regarding the topic
http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f322/turn-signal-not-working-62183/

Problems with blinkers could be:
1. check fuse
2. flasher relay underneath dash could have loose wire or need replacement
3. hazard button wires in middle console are loose
4. hazard button is sticking in between up or down


My blinkers were working then stopped, hazards worked right after but then failed too. Fuses F6 and F9 I believe (I know it was turn signal and hazard fuses) were blown. A new fuse would fail right away, so I'm thinking there's a ground short somewhere? Reasons 2-4 for failure wouldn't cause the fuse to blow , correct?

Also if left like this, the short may have shorted out the alarm module and immmobilizer. I bypassed both and put in fresh fuses and signal worked 2x then fuses popped again, so I don't think the alarm module or immobilizer is the cause.

I don't know where to start looking for a shorting, chafed wire. Any suggestions?

no prior history of this happening. No recent modifications.
 
#3 ·
Took it to the dealer where they measured the amp at the front fuses. Couldn't really find anything or duplicate the problem. then they replaced the blue blinker relay under the dash for extra measure. After replacing, i took the car back and has been fine ever since.
 
#5 ·
#6 ·
owns 2006 Lotus Elise
#7 ·
Interesting that "Lucas SFB192" is not listed for this apparent replacement unit?

Intermotor Flasher Unit 58900 Replaces 6323 24,6048781,90057384,25730 1F500

Just ordered anyway from eBay and will report back here with findings... Damn shipping is > part cost!

To be clear, my issue is not rapid flashing but turn signals blow fuse 6 every time activated and hazards continue to work fine...