Turn signal relay chatter

[kiwisuzuki1100nz]

Hi,

My right indicator works fine but my left doesnt and when I turn left on I can hear the turn signal relay chattering / buzzing like the relay isnt switching properly.

So is this:

• Buggered turn signal relay - replace
• Loose wiring?
• Bad wiring?

Anyone else had this  happen before?

NOTE: New wiring loom, left turn signal was working when I tested electrics during rebuild.

Edited February 10, 2020 by kiwisuzuki1100nz

[Captain Chaos]

One left light bulb may be the wrong wattage. 
left and right turn signals use the same relay by the way. 

[kiwisuzuki1100nz]

56 minutes ago, Captain Chaos said:

One left light bulb may be the wrong wattage. 
left and right turn signals use the same relay by the way. 

ok not that I think as it has been working for quite sometime and I havent changed the bulbs

[clivegto]

One of the bulbs blown. 

[Blubber]

Or an iffy ground connection,  could even be corrosion between the bulb and the holder.

[Gixer1460]

5 hours ago, clivegto said:

One of the bulbs blown. 

That usually causes a double fast flash rate as circuit resistance is halved! I think a 'buzzy' flasher may be caused by under voltage - i'd check supply volts?

[bluedog59]

I'm +1 on checking you've got good earth's and clean bulb holders/contacts. Could you try swapping wires between sides and see if it follows the wiring or stays with that side.

[kiwisuzuki1100nz]

21 hours ago, bluedog59 said:

I'm +1 on checking you've got good earth's and clean bulb holders/contacts. Could you try swapping wires between sides and see if it follows the wiring or stays with that side.

Great idea Ill try that

[kiwisuzuki1100nz]

Ok Fixed. Culprit in photo.

Rear left indicator corroded and some numpty wired the indicator incorrectly and it was shorting out.

[Gixer1460]

Clearly weatherproof . . . . . . . . . . . NOT!