I fixed a thing

suzublu · 22nd September 2018, 12:36

So, took the green one for a little run around the block & it reminded me that the indicator was playing up. Mentioned this a couple of weeks ago & the good folk on here suggested taking off the stalk & cleaning the contacts.

Easy peasy, or so I thought

Took the stalk off, removed the back, cleaned the contacts & reassmbled

Put it back on the car and..................right indicator constantly flashing

Back off, stripped down again, one of the slider things had come adrift. Tried to put it back, then little white clips & springs started flying about

Could I get it all back together? Could I heck as like

Walked away to calm down, then, a brainwave

I've got a spare which I took off my car when I fitted message centre

So, took it apart to see how things fitted. With both side by side, I eventually persuaded the bits back together, refitted to the car, & hey presto

working indicators again

stevestrat · 22nd September 2018, 14:03

When you dismantle something there's nothing more entertaining than trying to find the small but vital spring that ricocheted across the room

DRWMGTF · 22nd September 2018, 14:10

Well done Ronnie.
Now I know who to come to when I have a problem.
Regards David

RoverP480 · 22nd September 2018, 14:25

Well done, I had a spring fly off into the flower bed many years ago when I first had a Land Rover & I didn't really know what it looked like. Fortunately after about 1/2 hr searching I found it. Why I didn't think of a magnet , I don't know.

roverbarmy · 22nd September 2018, 15:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevestrat

When you dismantle something there's nothing more entertaining than trying to find the small but vital spring that ricocheted across the room

Morris 1000 gearbox comes to mind when THREE springs and ball bearings decided to go all points on the compass!

http://www.mirabelleclassiccars.co.uk/gearbox.pdf

Mike Noc · 22nd September 2018, 19:38

Had the mirror switch apart on the Freelander the other day as the powerfold operation was hit and miss.

Clicked the inner nylon hub out and lo and behold it and the spring behind it flew across the garage.

Luckily found both bits and got it all back together and working.

Avulon · 23rd September 2018, 10:22

Well done Ronnie - knew you could do it!

Avulon · 23rd September 2018, 10:38

Well done Ronnie - knew you could do it!

Nige B · 23rd September 2018, 11:38

Now you have mastered that ...Head gasket 101 is next

22nd September 2018, 12:36	#1
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,922 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	I fixed a thing So, took the green one for a little run around the block & it reminded me that the indicator was playing up. Mentioned this a couple of weeks ago & the good folk on here suggested taking off the stalk & cleaning the contacts. Easy peasy, or so I thought Took the stalk off, removed the back, cleaned the contacts & reassmbled Put it back on the car and..................right indicator constantly flashing Back off, stripped down again, one of the slider things had come adrift. Tried to put it back, then little white clips & springs started flying about Could I get it all back together? Could I heck as like Walked away to calm down, then, a brainwave I've got a spare which I took off my car when I fitted message centre So, took it apart to see how things fitted. With both side by side, I eventually persuaded the bits back together, refitted to the car, & hey presto working indicators again

22nd September 2018, 14:03	#2
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,488 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	When you dismantle something there's nothing more entertaining than trying to find the small but vital spring that ricocheted across the room __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

23rd September 2018, 10:22	#7
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	Well done Ronnie - knew you could do it! __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

23rd September 2018, 10:38	#8
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	Well done Ronnie - knew you could do it! __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

23rd September 2018, 11:38	#9
Nige B This is my second home honda civic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: lowton Posts: 4,414 Thanks: 899 Thanked 616 Times in 490 Posts	Now you have mastered that ...Head gasket 101 is next __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Nige B

22nd September 2018, 14:10	#3
DRWMGTF Loves to post Rover 75 2.0 CDT Connoisseur, Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 1.8 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: CONSETT Posts: 477 Thanks: 617 Thanked 121 Times in 80 Posts	Well done Ronnie. Now I know who to come to when I have a problem. Regards David

22nd September 2018, 14:25	#4
RoverP480 Gets stuck in None at the moment Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hereford Posts: 501 Thanks: 1 Thanked 165 Times in 146 Posts	Well done, I had a spring fly off into the flower bed many years ago when I first had a Land Rover & I didn't really know what it looked like. Fortunately after about 1/2 hr searching I found it. Why I didn't think of a magnet , I don't know.

22nd September 2018, 19:38	#6
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,552 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Had the mirror switch apart on the Freelander the other day as the powerfold operation was hit and miss. Clicked the inner nylon hub out and lo and behold it and the spring behind it flew across the garage. Luckily found both bits and got it all back together and working.