Indicator stalk!?

chrischap2003 · Post by **chrischap2003** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:19 pm

Has anyone else experienced the indicator stalk problem?

Basically the indicator sometime continues to click as if its stuck...the lights dont work, it just clicks...

I know the fault is VERY common on Skoda Octavias

just short of Â£50 for new indicator stalk, bad times

D77 · Post by **D77** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:46 pm

from personal experience it isn't the stalk but the hazard light switch, that incorporates the relay for the indicators. use to d alot of these on octavia's fabias and now old shape a3's and a2's urgh

chrischap2003 · Post by **chrischap2003** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 7:32 pm

Hmmm...from the past ive actually has to replace 3 or 4 octavia stalks to rectify the problem, i assumed it was the same...plus i ocationally get smoke from the stalk base indicating its burning out? :s

D77 · Post by **D77** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 8:12 pm

ooh smoke! not good. if you do end up changing your stalk take the opportunity to get cruise fitted. its next on my list as soon as i have done my cambelt

chrischap2003 · Post by **chrischap2003** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 9:46 pm

Already ordered the indicator stalk...didnt think of cruise! dammit haha ooo well nevermind

sorted · Post by **sorted** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 12:31 am

Happend to mine. GSF do them for 30quid.

VR6 South · Post by **VR6 South** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 7:09 pm

definately the indicator stalk. They are the same as fitted on the Mk 4 Polos so easy to pick up at a scrap yard for a few quid.

chrischap2003 · Post by **chrischap2003** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:31 pm

Ahhh gutted! Picked the stalk up today! not really a fan of needing to remove the steering wheel! haha

Any tips guys? so i dont get a airbag in my face?! lol

tegwin · Post by **tegwin** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 9:25 am

Disconnect the battery.... Dont reconnect it until you are sure you have the airbag plugged back in again....

Dont drop the steering wheel or put it in a flaming pit...