[1998 W208] Indicator issue

[nodger]

Hi folks... would appreciate any advice or suggestions.

When I indicate right, the relay sounds as though it is switching at approx 2x normal speed. The front and side indicators still flash, but the right rear light doesn't flash at all. I've had a look at the r.r. bulb and it seems fine. There are no bulb warnings on the console.

Hazard lights appear to be ticking/flashing at the correct rate.

Thanks.

 

[jamesmc]

Sometimes the bulb may look fine but the contact in the lamp holder (or the bulb contact itself) corrodes creates a dry joint and breaks the circuit. A quick clean up of both contacts and a squirt of WD40 should sort it.

Also, sometimes bulbs look good but have failed. Try swapping over the rear bulbs and see what happens.. or test the suspect bulb on a 12V DC supply.

 

[television]

As James above the back lamp has failed,even though it looks good

 

[nodger]

Thanks for the very speedy advice, gents... will check it out tomorrow morning.