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Turn Signal Erratic for 2006 S80 S80 2006

posted by  Scott-GA on  Sun Nov 4 16:55 CST 2012
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I have 2006 S80 that has erratic turn signal behavior- Blinks very fast to not at all, and seems to vary with car speed but not consistently. Does the S80 have a turn signal relay or controlled by something else. Have been searching old posts but not yet understanding what needs to be replaced.








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    Turn Signal Erratic for 2006 S80 S80 2006

    posted by  chris herbst on  Wed Nov 7 21:39 CST 2012
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    I'm not guaranteeing that this will fix your problem, but I ran into a similar issue where the right turn signal would malfunction periodically, but only during humid weather. Where I live, this only occurs during certain times of the year, and by "humid", I mean, "weather that the rest of the United States has for most of the year".

    I removed and disassembled the turn signal switch (be careful not to lose anything), cleaned all the contacts, and have been functioning properly for about a year. It's worth a try.

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    Chris Herbst
    Phoenix, AZ

    2005 S80 2.5 53k
    1992 940 (sold!) 170k
    2012 Subaru Forester 2k







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      Turn Signal Erratic for 2006 S80 S80 2006

      posted by  Chris Mullet on  Thu Nov 8 11:32 CST 2012
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      Hey Chris, good to see you're still checking in here. From your signature line, I see you have also ventured over to the FWD side. We also have an 05 S80 2.5T that my wife drives - have had it for about 4-1/2 years now. It's actually served us quite well. I picked up a high mileage 2003 V70 2.4 NA "fixer-upper" about two years ago after totaling my 745. After some front end work, one rebuilt CV axle, replaced DIM cluster, and repairing a boatload of electrical gremlins caused by a tailgate hinge wire harness failure, the V70 has become a rather enjoyable ride also.

      I'm gonna see if I can operate on the turn signal switch tomorrow. It couldn't be much worse than the one I repaired on my son's Saab. Now THAT was an adventure.








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        Turn Signal Erratic for 2006 S80 S80 2006

        posted by  chris herbst on  Sat Nov 17 15:04 CST 2012
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        I did finally go over to FWD with my S80, about 4 years ago, and I've put on a whopping 7k a year since then. It was a CPO car and I never used the warranty one time. I've been very happy with it all around, especially happy that the engine compartment has a lot of room to work. Even though I haven't really done much to it (because of the low miles), I'll probably be doing a number of maintenance items early or mid 2013.
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        Phoenix, AZ; 2005 S80 2.5... 54k; 1992 940 just sold... 170k; 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5x premium all weather... 3k








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    Turn Signal Erratic for 2006 S80 S80 2006

    posted by  Chris Mullet on  Mon Nov 5 11:15 CST 2012
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    My 2003 V70 turn signal is starting to act up also. I'm pretty sure the problem is a bad contact in the switch. It only does it when turning left. Also, I can affect it by holding down a little harder on the stalk - or by applying a bit of up pressure when it's in the blinking position. :) I think I'm going to try operating on the switch next weekend.








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    Turn Signal Erratic for 2006 S80 S80 2006

    posted by  KlausC on  Sun Nov 4 17:07 CST 2012
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    The blinker relay for European cars is part of the emergency flasher in the dash. If the pushed triangle is eratic, then replace that part.
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      Turn Signal Erratic for 2006 S80 S80 2006

      posted by  Scott-GA on  Sun Nov 4 19:13 CST 2012
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      Thanks Klaus. I've been playing with it this evening and do not find the hazard lights to show the same result. Also, finding that the lane change position functions correctly - does not show the same result as full turn position. I'm suspecting the turn signal arm/switch itself.








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        Turn Signal Erratic for 2006 S80 S80 2006

        posted by  KlausC on  Sun Nov 4 19:26 CST 2012
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        Interesting. The lane change is just an indent away from normal turn position. Same wires.
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