Longlostlad Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 When I indicate right, everything is fine. When I indicate left, the relay seems to blink twice as fast & the bulb in the pod below the headlamp doesn't blink. The cycle wing bulb blinks fine,just fast, as does the rear indicator bulb. I have tried 2 new bulbs in the pod- makes no difference & the only other unusual thing is that the cycle wing was bent out of shape when my wheels were nicked about a month ago. I can't see that's related, the pod seems unaffected & from what I can see all the wiring seems intact. Having changed the bulb I'm really stuck- any suggestions about what to try next ? If it helps, I have a k-series Roadsport SV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMorris Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Now when I had similar symptoms it was because the bulb had blown. Didn't mean to post then - I was going to say - what happens when the front bulb is removed completely ? Edited by - DaveMorris on 30 Mar 2009 22:05:32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Probably water-corroded contacts in the bulb holder under the headlamp bowl, or bad earth connection. Suspect fluffy contacts. Easy to take apart and scrape the contacts until shiny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longlostlad Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 Thanks for the replies - Dave, if the bulb is removed, the nearside indicators stop working (front & back) and the offside ones work fine. SMT - I'll have a look at the contacts & check them. I had wondered about corrosion but as the car is a little over 6 months old it just seemed too soon! Maybe a harsh northern winter has taken its toll ? Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezky Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 dodgy hazard warning light switch 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longlostlad Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 Interesting Q - I'll try that - thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamV Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I had the same problem last year - the wire inside the indicator pod had come adrift from the bulb holder. I had to re-solder the wire back on..... Good luck G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longlostlad Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 Hmmm, solder. Sounds like I might really have to try hard to fix this....normally I begin a job & create several more on the way through lack of understanding & (lack of) competence. I managed to blow a fuse last night changing bulbs (shouldn't have done it with the indicators on I suppose). Who knows what havoc I could create with a soldering iron... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Don't put the hot bit near a wing, or a tyre, or a cable, or a finger 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P150NR Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I've had exactly the same problem and it was due to the poor earth between the lamp casing and the support strut. Fixed it by twisting the whole lamp back and forth then tightening the nut underneath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longlostlad Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 I like the idea of a poor earth - seems to be a characteristic of my (factory built) car. I think I'll check the wiring & hope I don't need that hot thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P150NR Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 mines factory built and I also have a starter motor earth problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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