Yet another problem

peter212693 · 19 Jan 2006 at 22:12

hi again all,

yes i have another problem. My beam on my Corsa keeps coming on, it is really sensitive. You click it forward to put it on and pull it back to flash it, but when u push it forward a little bit it will come on or flash and when the indicator clicks off it will sometimes come on also. Im not sure wether it is the leaver problem or a wire problem anyone got any ideas?

thanks

-Mike- · 19 Jan 2006 at 22:26

I'd say your stalk needs replacing, sounds like its worn out to me. Thats just a guess though - sorry I can't be of more help.

Hawk Tuah · 19 Jan 2006 at 22:41

My girlfriends corsa does exactly the same thing.

As soon as possible that pile of cack is heading to the scrapyard.

mejinks · 19 Jan 2006 at 22:43

common problem I'm afraid. Replacement time.

peter212693 · 19 Jan 2006 at 22:43

mejinks said:
common problem I'm afraid. Replacement time.

Replacement of the Leaver?

mejinks · 19 Jan 2006 at 22:57

peter212693 said:
Replacement of the Leaver?

No, the whole assembly. Its not the lever thats broken, its a question of taking the wheel off too iirc, so unless you are confident, then have a good local garage do it for you.

peter212693 · 19 Jan 2006 at 22:58

mejinks said:
No, the whole assembly. Its not the lever thats broken, its a question of taking the wheel off too iirc, so unless you are confident, then have a good local garage do it for you.

Great... how much is this going to cost me, will it be best if i buy the part and then take it and get it fitted?

mejinks · 19 Jan 2006 at 23:05

peter212693 said:
Great... how much is this going to cost me, will it be best if i buy the part and then take it and get it fitted?

Im afraid I wouldn't be able to say how much, but you will probably end up paying more as you won't be buying it trade. Shop around, there must be some decent garages round you. Also get a quote from Vauxhall to compare.

Don't buy second hand or from a scrappy as it may have the same problem or develop the problem in a short time afterwards.

-Mike- · 19 Jan 2006 at 23:06

You have to take the whole wheel off on corsa's? On my 306 I just unscrewed the column and removed the screws holding the switch in.

peter212693 · 19 Jan 2006 at 23:06

mejinks said:
Im afraid I wouldn't be able to say how much, but you will probably end up paying more as you won't be buying it trade. Shop around, there must be some decent garages round you. Also get a quote from Vauxhall to compare.

Don't buy second hand or from a scrappy as it may have the same problem or develop the problem in a short time afterwards.

What about buying one from the Bay of E brand new boxed for 12 quid and having it fitted at a garage?

Liverpool-Lad · 19 Jan 2006 at 23:07

I have the same problem, I still havent got around to a replacement however.

Liverpool-Lad · 19 Jan 2006 at 23:07

mejinks said:
No, the whole assembly. Its not the lever thats broken, its a question of taking the wheel off too iirc, so unless you are confident, then have a good local garage do it for you.

Whoa.

The shroud unscrews and the stalk just unlugs.

Lopéz · 19 Jan 2006 at 23:08

peter212693 said:
What about buying one from the Bay of E brand new boxed for 12 quid and having it fitted at a garage?

Have a go yourself first - the majority of cars I've worked on don't require the wheel to be removed, just the shrouding.

-Mike- · 19 Jan 2006 at 23:09

Lopéz said:
Have a go yourself first - the majority of cars I've worked on don't require the wheel to be removed, just the shrouding.

If as lopez says, and as was with my 306, you can do it yourself easily

Liverpool-Lad · 19 Jan 2006 at 23:11

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/INDICATOR-STA...605833873QQcategoryZ10404QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Lopéz · 19 Jan 2006 at 23:11

I used to carry spares in the 205 and the Sierra incase they went pop on event - they have a habit of doing so with uprated lights even when you've relayed the whole assembly.

peter212693 · 19 Jan 2006 at 23:14

Liverpool-Lad said:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/INDICATOR-STA...605833873QQcategoryZ10404QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Just bought it

Liverpool-Lad · 19 Jan 2006 at 23:19

I wondered where the auction went

Guess Ill have to find my own.

Dont bother with a garage btw. Its a 10 minute job.

peter212693 · 19 Jan 2006 at 23:39

Liverpool-Lad said:
I wondered where the auction went

Guess Ill have to find my own.

Dont bother with a garage btw. Its a 10 minute job.

Cheers m8 and thanks to you all!