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The way most indicators are set up is that the load on them affects the flash rate (those older models used current flowing through a bi-metallic strip: the bulb current heated the strip which then broke the flow of current). Modern indicator circuits are often much more electronic, but the same setup is used to make it obvious to the driver what the problem is).

As @NickC says, it's the bulb that needs replacing.

The majority of indicator problems are down to the bulb - it is a consumable - so just replace it.

Less likely is the indicator relay (see Is it possible to repair an intermittent or flaky turn signal flasher relay?Is it possible to repair an intermittent or flaky turn signal flasher relay? for a possible repair).

The way most indicators are set up is that the load on them affects the flash rate (those older models used current flowing through a bi-metallic strip: the bulb current heated the strip which then broke the flow of current). Modern indicator circuits are often much more electronic, but the same setup is used to make it obvious to the driver what the problem is).

As @NickC says, it's the bulb that needs replacing.

The majority of indicator problems are down to the bulb - it is a consumable - so just replace it.

Less likely is the indicator relay (see Is it possible to repair an intermittent or flaky turn signal flasher relay? for a possible repair).

The way most indicators are set up is that the load on them affects the flash rate (those older models used current flowing through a bi-metallic strip: the bulb current heated the strip which then broke the flow of current). Modern indicator circuits are often much more electronic, but the same setup is used to make it obvious to the driver what the problem is).

As @NickC says, it's the bulb that needs replacing.

The majority of indicator problems are down to the bulb - it is a consumable - so just replace it.

Less likely is the indicator relay (see Is it possible to repair an intermittent or flaky turn signal flasher relay? for a possible repair).

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The way most indicators are set up is that the load on them affects the flash rate (thisthose older models used to be down to current flowing through a bimetalbi-metallic strip and heating it: the bulb current heated the strip which then broke the flow of current until the strip cooled, but despite modern). Modern indicator circuits are often being much more electronic, but the same setup is used to make it obvious to the driver what the problem is).

As @NickC says, it's the bulb that needs replacing.

The majority of indicator problems are down to the bulb - it is a consumable - so just replace it.

Less likely is the indicator relay (see Is it possible to repair an intermittent or flaky turn signal flasher relay? for a possible repair).

The way most indicators are set up is that the load on them affects the flash rate (this used to be down to current flowing through a bimetal strip and heating it which then broke the flow of current until the strip cooled, but despite modern indicator circuits often being much more electronic, the same setup is used to make it obvious to the driver what the problem is)

As @NickC says, it's the bulb that needs replacing.

The majority of indicator problems are down to the bulb - it is a consumable - so just replace it.

The way most indicators are set up is that the load on them affects the flash rate (those older models used current flowing through a bi-metallic strip: the bulb current heated the strip which then broke the flow of current). Modern indicator circuits are often much more electronic, but the same setup is used to make it obvious to the driver what the problem is).

As @NickC says, it's the bulb that needs replacing.

The majority of indicator problems are down to the bulb - it is a consumable - so just replace it.

Less likely is the indicator relay (see Is it possible to repair an intermittent or flaky turn signal flasher relay? for a possible repair).

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The way most indicators are set up is that the load on them affects the flash rate (this used to be down to current flowing through a bimetal strip and heating it which then broke the flow of current until the strip cooled, but despite modern indicator circuits often being much more electronic, the same setup is used to make it obvious to the driver what the problem is)

As @NickC says, it's the bulb that needs replacing.

The majority of indicator problems are down to the bulb - it is a consumable - so just replace it.