"Bulb Out" problem. URGENT MOT TEST

Frogmella · 19th October 2020, 11:50

We're booked for our MOT tomorrow.

I have a weird problem with the passenger side front indicator.

When I first switch on the ignition I have a faulty bulb warning on the dash. It's the front passenger-side indicator, the bulb has been changed and is good. The nearside front indicator bulb stays out while the side-repeater and rear flash double normal speed. If I leave it flashing fast for about 10 seconds the bulb-warning lamp goes out and all lights flash at the normal speed.

Then, if I switch off and leave it standing a while and then return to the car later the same thing happens. Warning light, fast flash, wait, warning clears, normal flash.

I had the front off the car on Saturday and checked the wiring behind the bumper, no breaks or chafing, and cleaned the connector thoroughly and on reassembly it was fine, all working normally so I put the front back on.

Today, I test it again and the fault is back, just like before. If there is a wiring problem why would it clear each time (while the car is stationery, engine off, no vibrations to move the wiring about)?

Urgent assistance would be appreciated if anybody has any ideas.

Thanks in advance.

19th October 2020, 11:50	#1
Frogmella Loves to post 2003 (03) Pre-Facelift 1.8 Club SE Auto Petrol Non Turbo Saloon Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Towcester, Northants Posts: 270 Thanks: 30 Thanked 31 Times in 26 Posts	"Bulb Out" problem. URGENT MOT TEST We're booked for our MOT tomorrow. I have a weird problem with the passenger side front indicator. When I first switch on the ignition I have a faulty bulb warning on the dash. It's the front passenger-side indicator, the bulb has been changed and is good. The nearside front indicator bulb stays out while the side-repeater and rear flash double normal speed. If I leave it flashing fast for about 10 seconds the bulb-warning lamp goes out and all lights flash at the normal speed. Then, if I switch off and leave it standing a while and then return to the car later the same thing happens. Warning light, fast flash, wait, warning clears, normal flash. I had the front off the car on Saturday and checked the wiring behind the bumper, no breaks or chafing, and cleaned the connector thoroughly and on reassembly it was fine, all working normally so I put the front back on. Today, I test it again and the fault is back, just like before. If there is a wiring problem why would it clear each time (while the car is stationery, engine off, no vibrations to move the wiring about)? Urgent assistance would be appreciated if anybody has any ideas. Thanks in advance.