I'm not 100% clear from your post, but turn signals are not suppose to work when the key is out.Both the hazard and turns use the same relay for blinking so if one is working then it's not a problem with the relay
You and I have the same problem. How is your issue different from mine?I think if the switch in the steering wheel is working then perhaps there is power getting into the circuit from somewhere it's not supposed to (like the headlights or something to that effect) Also, would it be possible for you to scan or take a picture of the bently tests? I need to test my switch as well but alas, i have not a bentley