Indicators and Hazards suddenly packed up!

[TooBadJim]

Hi,
This is my first post because it is the first time I have had a problem with my 2.4TD pickup. I know it is not a surf, but I hope you won't hold that against me!
Two days ago the indicators started working intermittently, and have now stopped altogether, as have the hazard lights. I have checked the fuses, and they are all OK. I suspected the towing electrics, and they were pretty rusty and dirty, so I replaced the plug with a shiny new one. None of these solved the problem, so I now suspect a relay, but can't seem to see one.
Can anybody help me with some prior knowledge please?

[BUSHWHACKER]

Sounds like the flasher unit or relay has packed in. They're up behind the dash clocks if I remember.

[TooBadJim]

Thanks Bushwhacker.
Looks like a trip to the garage using hand signals. I don't really fancy pulling the dash apart. Probably do more harm than good!

[MattF]

Another possibility, though less likely, is the hazard switch itself.

[TooBadJim]

Hi MattF,
Thanks for the reply. I did go as far as prising out the switch, but frankly it didn't look like something I'd want to fiddle with. Does it have an easy snap - fit replacement option do you know?
This forum is a great resource by the way. I really appreciate the help.

[MattF]

I'd just try your local scr@ppers first, and see if they have any Toyota's with relays/switches that seem similar.

[Antshiel]

I am assuming that the hazzard switch is wired to a relay to allow both sides to operate without actually causing a permanent loop. If this i so where is the said relay? The reason i ask is in relation to an earlier thread i started (http://www.hiluxsurf.co.uk/forums/sh...te+entry)where i was trying to get my indicators to flash with the remote entry system i fitted, only problem was the unit only had one wire coming from it to attach to the lights. If i attach this wire to the supply to the coil on the relay, All four indicators should flash.

[TooBadJim]

Hi Antshiel,
Did you go guddling around behind the dashboard? If so, any tips for getting access to the relay, I'm considering having a go myself......possibly famous last words!

[MattF]

Could be wrong, but I think it's somewhere around the steering column/speaker area.

[TooBadJim]

Thanks MattF,
Do you perchance know [U]how[U]to access behind the dashboard? A cursory look from behind the wheel reveals no visible screws etc. Am I letting myself in for a world of hurt?
Aye
TooBadJim