Indicator Stalk Switch, Irritating ticking

I thought I had solved it by removing and replacing the same stalk without making any repairs or adjustment, and it behaved for a few days. Now, after going round a roundabout, and flashing both ways as required , it has started again - ticking away like the clappers without any operation of the indicators. Is it internal to the switch as I suspect, or is there some other known fault? techmanagain

Series 2, 2.5TD 1995

Hi Brian,

It's internal to the switch.
I've had it on my previous car. Instead of replacing I usually tend to take everything apart, clean it and look for any obvious faults. Did this (cleaning) and it worked fine for at least a year and a half. (now sold)
As I remember it it's pretty straightforward.

Cheers,
Niek

This post has been edited by Niek on January 18, 2006 11:10 pm

Hi Brian,

Yes it will be the switch. I had this on a Xantia, changed the Stalk/switch and it solved it..

Shame, your just a bit too late, I've just sold my last Phase Two switch. I assume it has the LIGHTS on switch on it too??

If not I have a Series 1 stalk WITHOUT lights ON switch if its any use.

Regards
Citroenxm

Brian - the problem is caused by grease inside the switch getting dirty and becoming conductive. Get the switch out by removing the lower steering shroud and pushing up on the steering wheel. Then prise off the plastic cover on the switch with a small screwdriver, noting how it is assembled; clean out all the old grease carefully with cotton buds and some meths; re-assemble carefully with smears of new grease making sure the plastic tang which operates the indicator is properly seated. Re-insert in column - and Robert is your Daddy's brother. Did mine 2 years ago and it still works fine. Presumably the switch will again go AWOL after some time (years?) but by then either I or the car will have gone to that big Cit. garage in the sky.
Slainte!
Wendham

Many thank to all. Very helpful as usual. I knew I'd find somethimg to do with my spare time! Brian