Right indicator (all three) not working, dashboard indicator mostly blinking very quickly and/or irregularly

2002 VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN

280,000 MILES • 2.8L • V6 • 4WD • MANUAL

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I have an intermittent problem with right side blinkers:
- Dashboard indicator most of the times now flashing very rapidly and irregularly, blinkers themselves not working.
- Replaced bulbs and checked wiring: no change.
- Problem appears with alarm switch as well (i.e. not just when using he switch on steering wheel).

So, I am thinking it is "something" on the MFE board, do you agree? If so, should I get the relays changed or is there a way to deduct whether it is that or the controller?

Oct 29, 2017 at 5:31 AM

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This sounds more like the emergency flasher switch is going out. Here are some wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works.

This car is the same as a Passat in the states FYI

Please let us know what happens so it will help others.

Cheers, Ken

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Oct 30, 2017 at 2:13 PM