Indicators Not Working

Post by **richnewton** » 31 Oct 2005, 19:25

Lost me indicators, closer inspection revealed a blown flasher unit. Ive replaced this but there still not working......the light on the dash is coming on but not flashing and none of the indicators are flashing.
Any suggestions please?

Post by TD » 31 Oct 2005, 19:59

my suggestion is that there is an earth problem. 99.something cases of crap electrics on any motor is down to crap earths, that is my experience of 40 years motoring.
so look for corroded earths, green powder etc.
also chafed wire that short out when rubbing.Other cause is overloading circuits ut more rare.

Post by **richnewton** » 02 Nov 2005, 09:02

how many earths am i looking for? im aware of the one on the gearbox is there any more?

Post by **Mocki** » 02 Nov 2005, 09:32

I'm assuming you have a pre 85 van, although a clue would help.....
if you have,

behind the fuse box, on the bulkhead , is a block of earth connections, check these.....
also check the flasher unit you put in has contacted, and that the wires onto the fuse box are still connectin for the indecators.....

if none of this works, behind the fuse box, there is a flat plug and socket, with three wires, green/black, black and grey iirc, check this is still connected properly.....

Post by **richnewton** » 02 Nov 2005, 10:30

cheers steve.......its a 1980 van see bit at bottom.....ahem

Post by **Mocki** » 02 Nov 2005, 10:45

ok, ok, eyes not open fully yet, hahaha, need more coffee!

Post by **"Kamper"** » 02 Nov 2005, 17:53

When I had lighting problems, I traced the earthing "crown" thingy described by Mocki. The connectors were so fragile, I cut them all off and fitted new connectors to all the wires-the electrics have never been so good !

Post by **richnewton** » 02 Nov 2005, 18:55

cheers guys, that'll be my first port of call!

Post by **richnewton** » 06 Nov 2005, 18:14

Tried all of above but to no avail, then i found the relay for the towbar lights which was also blown. Working again now thanks for all the help guys.