Thread: Only half Indicators working. - Mazda 626

Am very disappointed in the oldest car in our fleet, an imported Mazda 626 LPG.

After only 411K, the indicators are packing up...And it's just out of warranty too...
First it was the RH ones were intermittant, either fine or a sound of rapid clicking. Then degenerated to 'rarely worked', - but operating HAZARD switch got all 4 flashing normally along with L and R green tell-tales on the dash.

Now, the HAZARDS will only operate the good side, LEFT. Only the L tell-tale lights up.

On LH indicators, clicking is normal rate and both LH globes light up plus green tell-tale.
On RH indicators, there a rapid clicking, and neither globe light up NO tell-tale.

Indicator switch is sending power to the LH and RH circuits as it should. - checked with a test-lamp.

RH rear globe is ok, have'nt got at the front RH yet.

I can't see the Sons of Nippon using two flasher relays? - Unlikely but...

What do you think I'm mis ing in my investigations...?. (almost left off the last 3 words )

This should be entitled 'Embarasment'...

Using "Gap Theory" I diligently traced all the wiring, starting at the globes...back to the switch (drowned in contact cleaner...) to the electronic flasher can.

You guessed it, that comment about using TWO flashers... Yep, both in one little grey plastic box. Two relays, one circuit board, two timing circuits and 7 pins. Powers L & R from indicator switch, earth, L & R lights, and L&R tell-tales.

And one tiny dry joint seen only under 15x magnifier.

At least I know all 3 globes are good..as are all connectors and wire etc.