iball 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 Guys - bit of an annoying problem - The right front indicator on my e46 is playing up - sometimes it doesn't flash when inidcating, and the rear & side flash faster like the bulbs blown, it also lights up the fault warning on the dash. However I've checked the bulb and it seems fine - any ideas what it might be? Cheers I Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 Guys - bit of an annoying problem - The right front indicator on my e46 is playing up - sometimes it doesn't flash when inidcating, and the rear & side flash faster like the bulbs blown, it also lights up the fault warning on the dash. However I've checked the bulb and it seems fine - any ideas what it might be? Cheers I Check the bulb wattage of the bulb and change the park light bulb (LLB501) Or to be on the safe side change both bulbs. Its a common problem Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iball 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 Check the bulb wattage of the bulb and change the park light bulb (LLB501) Or to be on the safe side change both bulbs. Its a common problem Thanks - I'm pretty sure the indicator was a 21W - which is what its supposed to be. The park light I haven't checked - is it the same type? I'm guessing by the number above (LLB501) its different from the indicator. Just checked the manual - looks like its a 5W. Cheers I Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jochen 4 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 And check the contacts in the bulb socket are clean and dry as well. Sometimes lightbulbs make bad contact because the blob of solder on the bulbs wears away with vibration and makes bad contact. New bulb fixes that issue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iball 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2008 Thanks guys - put the new bulbs in, and so far so good. Cheers I Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites