SteveP Posted March 10, 2002 Share Posted March 10, 2002 I am getting the following 'phenomenon' with my rear light clusters, and am hoping someone can tell me how to correct it. Switch right indicator on -> both brake lights flash, indicator does not Switch left indicator on -> indicator flashes normally Switch right indicator on and press brake pedal -> flashing stops and brake lights come on Switch left indicator on and press brake pedal -> all is working OK All the front indicators / lights work OK, so I'm guessing that there is something wrong with the wiring specific to the offside rear cluster. Indeed, having waggled (technical I know) the wires a bit the indicator worked OK momentarily but then when I pressed the brake, it went back as described. Now, no matter how much waggling it stays bust Any ideas (please, I've got to get the car legal for an event in a couple of weeks) How do I go about diagnosing the problem? As an aside, I changed the battery (and lead terminals) today since my old Torque Starter battery died and have replaced it with a Banner - car starts fine though As always, your pearls of wisdom are greatly appreciated SteveP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Brother Posted March 10, 2002 Share Posted March 10, 2002 When one bulbs lights "in sympathy" it usually points to an earthing problem. I would start by visualy checking the earth on the affected side. If nothing is obvious try to borrow a multimeter and buzz out the earth wiring Steve www.Se7en-Up.co.uk id=limegreen> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F355GTS Posted March 10, 2002 Share Posted March 10, 2002 SteveP it's definately an earthing problem almost certainly on the Indicator, strpi the light fitting and clean up and tighten all contacts. You can get Electrical Grease which you can put on the contacts to stop the problem happening again (Vaseline will do if oyu can't find the real stuff!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted March 10, 2002 Share Posted March 10, 2002 Steve, There is an earth tag to the bodywork, on the drivers side under the boot floor. Check the connection here is clean and tight, as to have the earth problem across both sides of the car it is likely a common earth. Fat Arn The NOW PROVEN R500 Eaterid=red> See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website hereid=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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