Faulty indicators on Ford Focus

The driver's side indicators on my 2006 Ford Focus have started playing up - if I signal to go right, the lights flash at about three times the normal speed, as does the 'tick' noise! Oddly, left indicate is fine.

Questions:

1. Could it be a blown/faulty fuse? If so, whilst I'm checking, should I remove the fuse and test with a meter, or test in-situ (will the cars electrics be OK with the small check current from a meter?)

2. If it's an electronic fault - body control module or the is their a separate module for the indicators - where are they situated?

Asked on 30 October 2014 by arnold2

Answered by Honest John
Most likely to be caused by a failed/rusted earth to one of the sider repeater indicators.
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