Originally Posted by
silashack
My wife's Crossfire has just started to exhibit similar tendencies.
It is an Australian (RHD) 2004 Crossfire:
The issue is the loss of turn signal (indicator) function on startup, BUT returns after a different length of drive time, often 30 minutes plus, the hazard switch functions and the lights flash as expected at all times.
The local autoelec we use has looked at the vehicle and 'thinks' it is a unit that is located behind the radio that has the issue, he claims to have tried to source a new/2nd hand one here in Western Australia (WA) and has drawn a blank, also on ebay he has found none in Australia.
Now for my part, and considering we have just had an extremely long very hot summer and the vehicle is often parked in full sun a few days of the week, I am considering that it could be a simple as a dry joint that needs a reflow or touch up.
Apparently all other functions on this MFS appear to still work ok, just the loss of turn signals
Any help or pointers appreciated
There is no such device. The parts of the system that form the turn signals/hazards are:
The Hazard switch in the center console.
The BCM (body control module).
The multifunction switch ("Stalk")
If the Hazards work when the turn signals won't work, either the ignition power feed is failing (doubtful) or the flasher function of the BCM does not like the two bulb load of the turn signals, but does like the four bulb load of the hazards.
There is an ever-increasing number of BCM failures coming up in the last two years. I fear we have a looming "BCM" shortage issue coming.
If he insists on a device behind the radio, you better go find someone else, this is all spelled out in the service manual. If he's working on the car without using the wiring chapter of the service manual, you should not be paying him at all