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(Message started by: daven on Mar 18^th, 2004, 7:53am)

Title: Indicators
Post by daven on Mar 18^th, 2004, 7:53am

Over the last week, my indicators flash quickly every so often, but only when turning right.

I have checked the bulbs - they seem ok, but because it is intermittent I have not been able to check the cluster while its happening!

Could it be a bad connection or would a relay be on its way out (do both side share the same relay?)

Any ideas?

Cheers

Daven

Title: Re: Indicators
Post by SaveTheNight on Mar 18^th, 2004, 8:11am

hiya daven .... most likely a duff bulb or bad connection at one bulb mate .. one out.. others flash faster ... give it a couple of days and it may become clear which one .. front o/s I would think ... STN ..

Title: Re: Indicators
Post by Paul B on Mar 18^th, 2004, 8:12am

This problem usually indicates (excuse the pun) a bad earth or a bulb out. It could be, say... a repeater out, making the front and back flash faster. Being intermittent, the bulb not quite touching its contacts 100% maybe? I would say a dodgy earth contact though.
They do share the same relay. Its behind the steering column.

Paul

Title: Re: Indicators
Post by daven on Mar 18^th, 2004, 9:02am

Cheers lads,

Looks like I'll be going round tapping bulbs tonight then! ;)

Regards

Daven

Title: Re: Indicators
Post by Pauleo on Mar 18^th, 2004, 10:00am

To add my 2pence worth, if the relsy goes they won't flash at all just stay on.

Pauleo