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Indicator stalk!?
Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:19 pm
by chrischap2003
Has anyone else experienced the indicator stalk problem?
Basically the indicator sometime continues to click as if its stuck...the lights dont work, it just clicks...
I know the fault is VERY common on Skoda Octavias
just short of £50 for new indicator stalk, bad times
Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:46 pm
by D77
from personal experience it isn't the stalk but the hazard light switch, that incorporates the relay for the indicators. use to d alot of these on octavia's fabias and now old shape a3's and a2's urgh
Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 7:32 pm
by chrischap2003
Hmmm...from the past ive actually has to replace 3 or 4 octavia stalks to rectify the problem, i assumed it was the same...plus i ocationally get smoke from the stalk base indicating its burning out? :s
Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 8:12 pm
by D77
ooh smoke! not good. if you do end up changing your stalk take the opportunity to get cruise fitted. its next on my list as soon as i have done my cambelt
Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 9:46 pm
by chrischap2003
Already ordered the indicator stalk...didnt think of cruise! dammit haha ooo well nevermind
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 12:31 am
by sorted
Happend to mine. GSF do them for 30quid.
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 7:09 pm
by VR6 South
definately the indicator stalk. They are the same as fitted on the Mk 4 Polos so easy to pick up at a scrap yard for a few quid.
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:31 pm
by chrischap2003
Ahhh gutted! Picked the stalk up today! not really a fan of needing to remove the steering wheel! haha
Any tips guys? so i dont get a airbag in my face?! lol
Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 9:25 am
by tegwin
Disconnect the battery.... Dont reconnect it until you are sure you have the airbag plugged back in again....
Dont drop the steering wheel or put it in a flaming pit...