Thankfully I passed my MOT two weeks ago, because now I have a problem.
Any ideas where to start would be gratefully received.
When I turn my headlights / sidelights on, my left indicators also come on (solid, not flashing) - which I was alerted to because of the horn repeater.
Also noticed, when I turn my left indicator on (when no headlights are on) all the dash lights go on and off as the indicator flashes.
Flipping heck, where do I start?
Thanks
My money on an earth issue - check the headlight bowl earth points and chassis earths (battery to engine, engine to chassis, o/s front brake union and wiper motor)
Wow!
Jonathan
Thanks for initial comments, I'll have a go at these at the weekend.
a horn repeater? Its the buzzer/ horn that makes a noise when the indicator flashes.
Stuart
Regards,
Stuart
Thanks: was that there well before these problems?
Jonathan
Yes, it's just the normal buzzer when the indicators are on.
Regards,
Stuart
Thanks
Jonathan
Also check battery connections are clean, bit of grease and tight, I spent months chasing round to find it was a simple earth lead on the battery.
Would they have disconnected anything at the MOT and re connected it badly - potentially causing the fault?
Otherwise stick with the guys comments above -probably spot on, spend a lot of time looking and wiggling (the terminals :)) prior to removal and checking you may well see looseness.
I would check the wiring and earthing of the tail lights.
I've seen situations where a bad earth causes the tail light to track back to earth via the indicator lamp.
Yes. That's the family of faults where pulling bulbs can be a useful part of the diagnostic approach.
Jonathan
Might be worth a look at wiring loom in rear arches etc for chafing against tyre causing bridged wiring.