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Fri 5 Jun 2009 11:29

Replacing indicator/light stalk - xsaraman

hi i believe i need to replace my indicator stalk. It turns itself on (indicating left) intermitantly. If i push the stalk into the steering column. hold for a few seconds and then let ago. it often stays off as it should do. Or failing that i have to drive with a pen or my finger pushed hard at a spot at the base of the stalk. That works but is a bit inconvenient when i try to change gear! So i'm just about to buy a new one.
BUT how to replace it! The Haynes manuals for xsara's stop at W reg. (you have to use a haynes 4281 a general citroen diesel manual for the engine only)
I've been told replacing indicator stalks on citroens can be right horror show!
Any ideas or should i put it in a garage.

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Fri 5 Jun 2009 11:47

Replacing indicator/light stalk - RichardW

Assume this is a face lift Xsara we are talking about? In which case it will have the infamous COMS 2000 combined stalk unit (both indicator and wiper switches in one). Changing it is a 'simple' matter of power down (carefully, do a google search for battery off on BSI cars), remove air bag, remove steering wheel, remove column shrouds, remove switch unit. Refit is a reverse of removal. It will only need to go a dealer diag computer if it's got traction control, as the steering angle sensor needs to be reset.

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Fri 5 Jun 2009 12:06

Replacing indicator/light stalk - xsaraman

thanks
yes facelift model.
But its an indicator/ lights/ horn switch (fog lights but my car not fitted with them)

The wiper is on the other stalk (fortunately mine has no computer end button fitted)

Is it still the same work?

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