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raseeda green
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Electrics on the steering wheel

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Hi all

I having a problem with the indicators and push horn, it happens often, then it stops again, but its been off for days now... the indicator buzzes from the relay but when I check the hazards still work! This is so bad as other drivers think I'm being arrogant and a road hog then

full beem still works but not the indicators or the horn?.? I guess it's loose wiring, but would this mean removing all the steering wheel? And is it hard to do?

Please help

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Same fuse, did u try a good old fuse twist party? Also see http://www.bmwe21.net/?page_id=130
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Re: Electrics on the steering wheel

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Thanks Jeroen,

I'm invited to this party this weekend, so will have a go, I think I'm just gonna undo it all and clean it up inthere to start off, with..
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Re: Electrics on the steering wheel

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Raseeda,
Di you have any luck with the horn?
I have the same problem. I've pulled the relay out, given it a quick sand on contacts and checked the fuse.
Still no joy. Any takers?>
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Just the horn? Could be the contact between the steering wheel and the steering column, or the wire came off the push button
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Re: Electrics on the steering wheel

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Jeroen,
Its an original 4 spoke wheel so no push button.there is contact between wheel and column.i have taken the steering wheel off a few times so i might try re instllibg.
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