Indicator problem

keiron99 · 4th March 2010, 18:39

I got a message last night that a bulb had blown - indicator. The green indicator light inside the car was flashing at double speed too, which was odd. Visual inspection outside showed that it wasn't flashint.

So just got a new bulb from Halfords and replaced the old one (there's a knack to removing the housing too!). Unfortunately, it's still not working and in fact it looks like the old bulb hadn't blown.

All the wiring seems in tact so I can't see what the problem is. Any ideas?

Greeners · 4th March 2010, 18:58

Have you checked the rear bulb....?

keiron99 · 4th March 2010, 19:01

Yep the rear bulb is fine.

BigRuss · 4th March 2010, 19:07

If it's the front one I had a similar problem today, mine's been intermittant for a while now as it was a dry day for once I thought I'd repair it.

Cleaned up the contacts but still didn't work unless I moved the bulb toward the side contact.

Problem resolved by gently bending the side contact away from the side of the holder slightly so it made better contact with the bulb.

Russ

keiron99 · 4th March 2010, 19:19

Thanks Russ I'll give that a go tomorrow when I've got some daylight.

GaSrAm · 4th March 2010, 19:31

Also it may be the bulb holder has corrosion in it giving a bad earth , this happened to me and gave the same issue you mention

Fraser Mitchell · 5th March 2010, 12:09

I have had exactly the same problem. New bulb started to work then stopped. I then had a detailed look at the bulb housing. The metal surround with the notches for the bulb tags is made so it only contacts one tag !! If this tiny contact area get rusty/dirty, contact is lost. I cleaned it up, and also bent up the +ve springy contact as well so as to put more pressure on the -ve contact where the tag goes. All has been OK since

keiron99 · 7th March 2010, 17:03

Tried all the above and still not working

Any further ideas please?

Greeners · 7th March 2010, 17:14

Take the other indicator out and swap it over to test......it may be you'll need a replacement one.

chrissyboy · 7th March 2010, 21:32

dont these cars have a flasher unit as such .the lights flashing faster would indictor(excuse the pun) that the unit it stuck

4th March 2010, 18:39	#1
keiron99 Loves to post 75 Connie SE 2.0 CDT auto Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stockport Posts: 318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Indicator problem I got a message last night that a bulb had blown - indicator. The green indicator light inside the car was flashing at double speed too, which was odd. Visual inspection outside showed that it wasn't flashint. So just got a new bulb from Halfords and replaced the old one (there's a knack to removing the housing too!). Unfortunately, it's still not working and in fact it looks like the old bulb hadn't blown. All the wiring seems in tact so I can't see what the problem is. Any ideas?

4th March 2010, 18:58	#2
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Have you checked the rear bulb....? __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

4th March 2010, 19:07	#4
BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,411 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	If it's the front one I had a similar problem today, mine's been intermittant for a while now as it was a dry day for once I thought I'd repair it. Cleaned up the contacts but still didn't work unless I moved the bulb toward the side contact. Problem resolved by gently bending the side contact away from the side of the holder slightly so it made better contact with the bulb. Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details.

4th March 2010, 19:31	#6
GaSrAm Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newcastle Posts: 246 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Also it may be the bulb holder has corrosion in it giving a bad earth , this happened to me and gave the same issue you mention __________________ __________________________ LOOKING FOR .... GT2052GLS 731320-0001

7th March 2010, 17:14	#9
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Take the other indicator out and swap it over to test......it may be you'll need a replacement one. __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

4th March 2010, 19:01	#3
keiron99 Loves to post 75 Connie SE 2.0 CDT auto Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stockport Posts: 318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yep the rear bulb is fine.

4th March 2010, 19:19	#5
keiron99 Loves to post 75 Connie SE 2.0 CDT auto Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stockport Posts: 318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Russ I'll give that a go tomorrow when I've got some daylight.

5th March 2010, 12:09	#7
Fraser Mitchell Gets stuck in Rover 75 2.5 V6 Club Auto Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crewe Posts: 898 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have had exactly the same problem. New bulb started to work then stopped. I then had a detailed look at the bulb housing. The metal surround with the notches for the bulb tags is made so it only contacts one tag !! If this tiny contact area get rusty/dirty, contact is lost. I cleaned it up, and also bent up the +ve springy contact as well so as to put more pressure on the -ve contact where the tag goes. All has been OK since

7th March 2010, 17:03	#8
keiron99 Loves to post 75 Connie SE 2.0 CDT auto Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stockport Posts: 318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tried all the above and still not working Any further ideas please?

7th March 2010, 21:32	#10
chrissyboy This is my second home lovely little ford focus. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: East Dulwich Posts: 7,877 Thanks: 2 Thanked 82 Times in 68 Posts	dont these cars have a flasher unit as such .the lights flashing faster would indictor(excuse the pun) that the unit it stuck __________________ [ I'm really confused. -I keep dreaming I'm an insomniac