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Electrical / 92 318I No turn signals, hazards, or reverse lights

« on: March 21, 2010, 07:42:58 PM »

well here's an update! now my brake lights don't work either!YAY!:confused:

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Off-topic discussion / What was your first car?

« on: March 19, 2010, 08:16:37 PM »

'87 honda civic flatback 1.3L carburated. ran 19 sec. quarter mile. and about 10 hondas later traded 89 civic hatch w/ 325k original miles for my 92 318i

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Electrical / 92 318I No turn signals, hazards, or reverse lights

« on: March 19, 2010, 08:03:28 PM »

The early e36 is famous for electrical gremlins & trim issues.  It's still a great car.  Hopefully a little time & a little money should fix it right up.

I've also thought about solving problems with a gallon of gas & book of matches on occasion, you're not alone!

nice to know i'm not alone.

and i traced all wiring in trunk up to the point where it snakes into the sheet metal for the quarter panel. no frayed,cut,dry,or stripped wires. also font know if i mentioned but no signals in the front either. no hazards, nothing. no clicking or green indicator when i turn on the signals or hazards. well i'll keep at it and i apreciate all the help guys. worst case scenario...automotive electrician here i come! what better way to solve a problem then to make it someone else's!

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Electrical / 92 318I No turn signals, hazards, or reverse lights

« on: March 19, 2010, 08:27:10 AM »

It was acting funny before, a brake light out here, a reverse light out there... yesterday they stopped working. my tail lights work fine, still have a brake light out, but the turn signals and hazards are out completely. i checked the forums and came up with nothing. New fuses still didnt do anything. and the relay was changed as well. no dice! i checked the switch on the steering column and it was good. right about now a gallon of gas and a match sound nice. anyone with similar problems or suggestions, please, your input is welcome.