Mini Electrical Problem.. Need help..

[Dabz]

Hey guys, ive got a bit of a problem on my rover mini thirty.. Its an 89 model and it seems as though the indicator stalk has stopped working.. Is this a common mini problem? What could be the problem? Im new to the whole mini schene so ide really appreciate your help. Ive seen a NIB indicator stalk in my spec and its £50's! Does anyone have a second hand one? My uncles and electrician and hes gonna have a look at it soon, if it turns out the stalk is the problem would anyone be able to sell me a second hand one in good working order at a lower price? I washed the engine bay out many months ago with a jet wash at the workshop, could that have caused a problem?

Dabz.

[millermilla]

why do you think its the indicator stalk? Have you tried the obvious i.e switching the hazard light switch on then off again as they sometimes get stuck half way and will stop the indicators working and have you tried replacing the flasher relay under the steering column?

[dabz]

The hazzard light switch is working fine. The relay that your talking about where is that and how do i get to it? The stalk when pushed down (as in, towards the dash) works as the main beam switchs on, but when pulled back (as when you flash your lights to say thankyou for example) doesnt work.. The indicator up and down does not work either.. What does this mean??

Dabz.

Edited by dabz on Thursday 17th May 10:40

[dabz]

Can somebody here please help!!!!

[DennisTheMenace]

Get a new indicator stalk.

[Plotloss]

If the beam doesnt work it does sound like the stalk is knackered.

Indicators can be funny as they are routed through the hazard light switch, so if they gets knackered it can stop the indicators working, thats happened to mine before.

Maybe worth trying a new hazard switch first as they are only a fiver. Just in case.