I have tried re-fitting the front indicators that were taken off due to re-spray. But only the driver side indicator works now. I have switched bulbs to see in one had blown, but both were fine. Also swapped bulb holders to see if would make a difference, both work fine. When I activate the hazard switch, all the indicators work except this front passenger-side indicator. Confused as they worked fine previously before.
Anybody help me with this?
Thanks
Rob
One Indicator Not Working
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RobWill116
, Sep 04 2011 10:39 PM
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Posted 04 September 2011 - 10:49 PM
Since they were removed for a respray, check all the wiring, comparing the non-functioning side to the side that works. Also look for issues with earth connections... again since the car has had a respray.
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Posted 05 September 2011 - 03:05 PM
I've got a simular problem: one of the front pinkers refuses to pink.
Normally, you'd be able to hear that from the nervous clicking of the relay (as if a bulb is blown) but mine doesn't act strange..?
Normally, you'd be able to hear that from the nervous clicking of the relay (as if a bulb is blown) but mine doesn't act strange..?
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Posted 05 September 2011 - 03:21 PM
the misses had a similar problem and it turned out to be the hazzard switch itself.....
Both the hazzards worked fine (the indicators wouldnt work at all and both dash indicator lights light up dimley)
Both the hazzards worked fine (the indicators wouldnt work at all and both dash indicator lights light up dimley)
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Posted 05 September 2011 - 09:23 PM
Got it working properly now! After digging around with the cables in the engine bay, the actually earth connection was corroded. After a good clean up with some wire wool/brillo works a treat. On trouble now it getting the indicator cones and chrome rings in the rubber seal, think I need new indicator rubbers - they wont flex much to get the ring in. Unless anyone knows a good technique? I tried using a plastic card but didn't work.
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Posted 05 September 2011 - 09:28 PM
If you are talking about the front lenses that are retained by the chrome ring that sits in a rubber boot, I do have some suggestions.
Use some personal lubricant (from the family planning section of the pharmacy) on the rubber and on the chrome ring. With the parts lubed like this, use a tiny flat blade screwdriver to lift the seal up over the chrome ring. Once started, run the screwdriver around the perimeter as you push the chrome ring against the rubber.
Use some personal lubricant (from the family planning section of the pharmacy) on the rubber and on the chrome ring. With the parts lubed like this, use a tiny flat blade screwdriver to lift the seal up over the chrome ring. Once started, run the screwdriver around the perimeter as you push the chrome ring against the rubber.
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