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Turn indicators are located on the corners of the car and sometimes on the sides. The turn indicators are used to warn other drivers about slewing round, turning or merging a different row. It is necessary the colour emitted by the lamps to be amber yellow. Electrical turn indicators appeared in 1907, but their industrial application began in 1939. Ever since it is obligatory these lighting devices to be used in any vehicle.

From 1920 to 1950 on certain types of vehicles there were used blinkers. As opposed to turn signals, blinkers radiated light constantly. As a rule, they were installed a little above the front door and rolled out horizontally. But the lights were quite fragile and often broke.

The turn signal lever on many cars is located under the steering wheel in order the driver to be able easily switch on the turn signal without removing the hand from the steering wheel through the moving the lever in the desired direction of rotation. When the driver completes the manoeuvre, the switch will automatically return to its original position. The frequency of flashes of light should be constant, ranging from 60 to 120 per minute. Green indicator of the turn signal lights on the dashboard of any car. At the same there is a beep sound, which reminds about necessity timely to turn off the turn signal, in case it does not turn off automatically.

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What you need to know about turn indicator replacement: lifetime limits, common defects and their signs, tips and recommendations

Turn indicators do not have certain lifetime limit. Mechanical damages lead to their replacement, particularly cracks or full damage of the turn indicator glass, of the body and other elements, as well as heavy oxidation or burning-out of contacts or wires.

Pointed defects are easy to be found visually. Sometimes broken down turn indicator or side turn indicator do not light up at all, or continue working with less efficiency.

Diagnostics of the left or the right turn signal lies in visual inspection for mechanical or thermal damages of the light body, damages of the turn signal lens, the lamp and its holder, as well as in checking the component with the help of a multimeter. It is necessary to determine if there is a signal, and to measure electric current which is supplied to the component.

The replacement procedure depends on defective lamp location. To replace the main turn indicator, you need to lift the bonnet, remove the negative terminal from the battery, disconnect the wire connector from the broken down component, then unscrew lamp fasteners, or release it from retainers, and remove it from the housing. Having a new component installed, perform assembling in the reverse order.

In order to replace the turn signal repeater located on the side mirror, it is necessary to demount the body, reflecting element and its plastic covers. Then you should unscrew the fasteners of the turn signal and remove it. Install a new component, perform assembling of the mirror in the reverse order. Replacement of the turn signal side repeater located on the car body is usually easier to perform. Often, this lamp is installed by snapping in, and in order to demount it, it should be moved aside towards the car rear part. But sometimes it is fastened with the help of bolts. If you don’t have experience in car lights maintenance, you should address a service station for turn signals diagnostics and replacement.