Blinker Not Blinking

**Born2be** · April 21st, 2010, 18:05

The light comes on but doesn't blink. All bulbs appear to be functional; no error messages on the dash. I did a search here (gotta keep clear of DHall's rath) and found a thread that said the relay is tied to (and is behind) the four ways, but the four ways function just fine. Thoughts please and thanks.

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**ben916** · April 21st, 2010, 18:11

Originally Posted by Born2be

The light comes on but doesn't blink. All bulbs appear to be functional; no error messages on the dash. I did a search here (gotta keep clear of DHall's rath) and found a thread that said the relay is tied to (and is behind) the four ways, but the four ways function just fine. Thoughts please and thanks.

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Don't quote me but I seem to remember something about the relay behind the emergency flasher...
Anyone confirm that????

**4everRS** · April 21st, 2010, 20:08

Ben's right.

Here ya go:
http://www.genuinevwaudiparts.com/pa...&siteid=214407
Link to a pic
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...d=350323919298

**ben916** · April 21st, 2010, 20:11

The hard part is getting that trim piece off without breaking any of the 6 tabs...

edit:
part number for genuinevwaudiparts is 4B0-941-509-K-B98 (copied from ebay listing above)
Ross, they are local to SD - miramar vw/audi but they will NOT do a will call pickup...

**Born2be** · April 21st, 2010, 20:13

So even though the emergency flashers work you still think it might be this? Having said that, I guess there's one way to find out, huh? Thanks guys.

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**Jimmy** · April 21st, 2010, 20:14

Its a common failure for C5s...try replacing the whole emergency flasher button unit.

Yes, seems odd but that will prolly fix it....

**mmaturo** · April 21st, 2010, 20:31

Originally Posted by Jimmy

Its a common failure for C5s...try replacing the whole emergency flasher button unit.

Yes, seems odd but that will prolly fix it....

Totally forgot about this one but yep replacing the relay will fix it. I had this happen last year.

**Born2be** · April 21st, 2010, 22:25

Originally Posted by ben916

part number for genuinevwaudiparts is 4B0-941-509-K-B98 (copied from ebay listing above)
Ross, they are local to SD - miramar vw/audi but they will NOT do a will call pickup...

That sux...could drive down and have the part in 15 minutes. Well, still save a couple bucks ordering from them vs. the ebay site. Thanks guys!

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**Born2be** · April 21st, 2010, 22:25

Originally Posted by mmaturo

Totally forgot about this one but yep replacing the relay will fix it. I had this happen last year.

What did you use to remove the trim?

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**JRS-RS6** · April 21st, 2010, 22:40

Originally Posted by Jimmy

Its a common failure for C5s...try replacing the whole emergency flasher button unit.

Yes, seems odd but that will prolly fix it....

I had the same issue in my Passat the relay is part of the button. Replaced and fixed many moons ago. I think it is PN 4B0 941 509D per ETKA -- part comes up at genuinevwaudiparts as $0.00 -- free! Actual it says "Contact us".

**ben916** · April 21st, 2010, 23:27

trim removal

http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?p=15395049

referenced from (http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/17...fiber+bellypan)

**Born2be** · April 21st, 2010, 23:30

Damn Ben you're good!!!

Added to my "favorites" for future reference if needed.

Thanks!

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**ben916** · April 21st, 2010, 23:34

Originally Posted by Born2be

Damn Ben you're good!!!

Added to my "favorites" for future reference if needed.

Thanks!

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Search is my friend...
I was actually looking for the carbon fiber bellypan and can't find it!!! grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

But there are some VERY interesting RS6 out there...

Did you get the e-blinker part ordered?

**JRS-RS6** · April 22nd, 2010, 00:13

Originally Posted by ben916

trim removal

http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?p=15395049

referenced from (http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/17...fiber+bellypan)

FYI -- From p3u: http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/17...l=1#post149504

NOTE!!!! Avoid the instruction on removing e brake cover, as it does not contain the proper information, as I found out the hard way by damaging the trim on this piece. I had the tech at the shop I went to remove it, it seemed difficult.

Also I hope none of you are running McAffee: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100421/...antivirus_flaw

**Born2be** · April 22nd, 2010, 00:44

Originally Posted by ben916

Did you get the e-blinker part ordered?

Yup, from Genuine. Shipping cost $7.50, which for gas and including my time to drive down there (however less the chance to drive my beast somewhere) I figured was a push. Thanks!

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**Born2be** · April 24th, 2010, 20:13

That's the ticket!

The trim came off surprisingly easily with no broken clips. Used a saran wrapped putty knife. Removing the relay unit flumoxed me for several minutes, but I ended up using a needle nose and gently wiggled and pulled it out okay. Pull the harness and replace with the new unit and, viola, or voila or however those damn frenchies say successs!

Thanks all!

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**ben916** · April 25th, 2010, 05:06

Originally Posted by Born2be

That's the ticket!

The trim came off surprisingly easily with no broken clips. Used a saran wrapped putty knife. Removing the relay unit flumoxed me for several minutes, but I ended up using a needle nose and gently wiggled and pulled it out okay. Pull the harness and replace with the new unit and, viola, or voila or however those damn frenchies say successs!

Thanks all!

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You DID take photos for all us DIY's................

**Born2be** · April 25th, 2010, 12:03

Dude...I did the fix from the pix on the link YOU posted!

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