Hey, guys--

Although driving sans blinkers seems to be the norm in Boston, it makes me a little nervous.

Can you tell me what could have caused my blinkers to quit? I get nothing: no clicking sound or flashing. Fuses and relays seem fine; windshield wipers, horn, etc. all work properly. Could part of a relay have gone?

You were all very helpful the last time I posted. Thanks again!

Rachel

I'm not a mechanic, but maybe your flasher is bad.

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Dean
Santa Barbara, CA
1974 280C
1984 300SD

A bad flasher is one of the reasons. It is an electronic flasher. More command cause is the hazard light switch assuming your fuses are okay. It is either dirty or burned out. Try to switch on and off the hazard switch few times to see if you can get the turn signal lights to function. Do you remember anyone playing with the hazard switch lately? The switch is easy to replace and cheap ($20??)

David

[This message has been edited by be459 (edited 05-12-2000).]

David is right on the money. Most of the time, someone hits the hazard button by mistake. And it sticks in the middle. Try this first.

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Benzmac:
Donnie Drummonds
1992 500E (very soon I hope :)
1981 280GE SWB
ASE CERTIFIED MASTER AUTO TECHNICIAN
SERVICE MANAGER FOR 14 BAY FACILITY
MERCEDES SPECIALIST 8 YRS
PARTNER IN MERCEDESSHOP.COM

Rachel, Benzmac was right on the money with mine. :) I sat a soda on the console and apparantly hit the button. It was stuck in the middle. Was certainly nice to find out that was it, as I was all ready to take the console apart. Good luck...
Robert

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R Talley
84 300D-T

Supergirl,

I don't know where the hazard warning button is located on your car. On my 123 cars it is in the console and subject to getting dirt, spilled coffee, etc. into it. It is easy to replace, but as previous posters said, operate it a few times and see if the problem goes away.

I bought a new switch some time ago, only to fix it by actuating it a few times. I now have an extra switch.

Good luck,

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Larry Bible
'84 Euro 240D, 516K miles
'88 300E 5 Speed
'81 300D Daughter's Car
Over 800,000 miles in
Mercedes automobiles