11 replies to this topic

[fattail95]

Hi there guys,

This problem is driving me mad!! The other day, the indicator fuse started blowing all the time, but now it only blows when you turn the wheel right, any ideas?? Its an MPI

Thanks

Ben

[charie t]

When you say turn right do you mean turn the wheel or indicate right?

[Vonski]

Sounds like you have a short circuit to positive on one of the right hand indicators.
Try taking ONE of the right hand indicator bulbs out at a time and indicating right. When you can indicate without blowing the fuse then you know on which bulb circuit you have the short. Then trace the wires going to that bulb and look for any damage to the wires caused by sharp edges or chaffing.

[toplessmini]

Did you have any luck with this?
My MPI blows the fuse as soon as I switch the ignition on, I need to get out there with the multimeter and sort it out...............

[fattail95]

Reporting back! Sorry for the delay!

Now whenever I turn on the ignition C6 blows, killing the reversing light, brake lights and indicators. Hazards work perfect, but sometimes the switch is temperamental...

Any ideas?

Edited by fattail95, 28 November 2012 - 05:35 PM.

[charie t]

My money is on the earth point below the wiper motor on both your cars

[fattail95]

My money is on the earth point below the wiper motor on both your cars

Both my cars? All these faults are with the same one I'm afraid xD So do you simply remove the wiper motor and look for what?

[charie t]

topless mini has the same issue as you, as posted above
The wiper motor is nearest component i could think of.
There is a multiblock connector on the bulkhead crossmember. The spade terminals are usual issue

[fattail95]

Surely if the fuse is blowing whenever the ignition is switched on a live is going to ground?

[jamesmpi]

Have you looked at this?

http://www.theminifo...attach_id=68240

[toplessmini]

Have you looked at this?

http://www.theminifo...attach_id=68240

Yep I have a print out of the indicator circuit from the above link and also have my Haynes wich covers upto 01/X reg Mini's.

My problem came about on the way home from my MOT. I remember reading some where that the Hazard switch might have a part to play in all this.
I'm going to get the multi meter out and disconnect each part from the circuit one by one.............

[fattail95]

Have you looked at this?

http://www.theminifo...attach_id=68240

Yep I have a print out of the indicator circuit from the above link and also have my Haynes wich covers upto 01/X reg Mini's.

My problem came about on the way home from my MOT. I remember reading some where that the Hazard switch might have a part to play in all this.
I'm going to get the multi meter out and disconnect each part from the circuit one by one.............

Yeah my hazard warning light is being temperamental at the moment...