1999 BMW 528i Turn Signal Stuck On

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MID3VIL
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My right turn signal was turning on at random times by its self and i could only turn it off by turning on the left turn signal. Now it seems as though the right turn signal is stuck on, and won't extinguish unless the left one is on, and comes back on when the left one goes out.
Dec 14, 2006 at 10:08 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Sounds like the turn signal switch is shorting out. I would start there
Dec 14, 2006 at 11:50 PM
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MATHIASO
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jack is right
the right turn signal circuit may be shorted to the left turn signal circuit.
Dec 15, 2006 at 12:07 AM

Suggested Repair

Inspect the turn signal switch first, as it may be shorting internally. Also check whether the right turn signal circuit is shorted to the left turn signal circuit.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1999 BMW 528i reported the right turn signal activating by itself and later staying on unless the left signal was selected. Experts said the turn signal switch is likely shorting and that the right circuit may be shorted to the left circuit, so the switch should be checked first.

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