Turn Signal Indicators

Dashboard Warning Lights Info (green/blue)

Can you still drive? Yes, normally

Who can fix it? You can fix it yourself

Typical repair time 10 minutes – 1.5 hours

Cost level Low In the Saudi market: SAR 40–700 (≈ USD 11–187)

What it means

Shown as two green arrows pointing left and right, one flashes when a turn signal is on and both flash together with the hazard lights. They are information lights, not warnings. If one side flashes faster than normal, a bulb on that side is usually out; this behavior is common but not present on every car.

Symptoms4

Arrow flashes with a clicking sound when signaling.
Very fast flashing on one side.
Arrow stays lit without flashing, or does not light at all.
Signal does not cancel after straightening the steering wheel.

Possible causes6

Turn signal or hazard lights switched on, which is normal.
Burned-out front, rear or mirror-mounted signal bulb.
Corroded connector or poor ground at the lamp unit.
A bulb of different wattage from the original, such as an incompatible LED bulb.
Faulty flasher relay or turn signal stalk.
Body control module fault on newer cars (less common).

How to diagnose5

Switch on the hazard lights and walk around the car to find the lamp that is not flashing.
Look for a bulb failure message on the instrument display.
Inspect the failed bulb and its connector for corrosion.
Check the signal fuse if neither side works.
At the workshop: test the flasher relay and stalk, and read body module codes where fitted.

How to fix5

Replace the burned-out bulb with the same type and wattage.
Clean the connector and repair the ground.
Use compatible bulbs or the correct load resistor if LED bulbs were fitted.
Replace the flasher relay or blown fuse.
Replace the signal stalk if confirmed faulty, then confirm both sides flash evenly.

Repair cost

Cost levelLow

Low

Medium

High

Very high

In the Saudi market: SAR 40–700 (≈ USD 11–187)

Our prices come from the Saudi market, converted at a fixed rate (SAR 3.75 per USD). Prices in your country may differ a lot, so we show the cost level.

The repair starts with a cheap bulb, and reaches the upper end for a new signal stalk or a mirror signal unit.

Prices are rough estimates for common cars at independent workshops and vary with the car and the source of the part.
Prices last updated: September 2026

Frequently asked questions

Why does the signal flash fast on one side only?

On most cars fast flashing means a bulb on that side is out or poorly connected, and the system warns you by changing the flash rate.

Should I use hazard lights while driving in rain?

Hazard lights are normally for emergency stops or a sudden hazard, and traffic rules on using them while moving vary, so follow local traffic regulations.

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