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side indicator problems

Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 11:09 am
by alex_poulton
hey,

im having a problem with my e30, all the indicators work apart from the n/s/f side indicator, there is no power going to it at all and i cant find out why, any ideas ??

Re: side indicator problems

Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 11:47 am
by daimlerman
Is the harness plug attached to both the harness and the light?

It's difficult to get to the plug,you usually have to slide the bumper forward and grope up behind it to find the connector(I am assuming a plastic bumper version as you did not tell us!)

Then you need to check for power at the plug.

Welcome to the zone,BTW!

Re: side indicator problems

Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 12:33 pm
by BenHar
Daimler man, I think you may be thinking about the wrong indicator. Side indicators are nowhere near the bumper.

Ben

Re: side indicator problems

Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 1:26 pm
by daimlerman
BenHar wrote:Daimler man, I think you may be thinking about the wrong indicator. Side indicators are nowhere near the bumper.

Ben
Ben,the OP clearly states OSF!

Of course,if you know far better than I,perhaps you would care to answer the question,rather than attempting to poke fun at those who are trying to help a new zoner.

Re: side indicator problems

Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 1:29 pm
by Grrrmachine
He clearly states NSF, not OSF, but I can see the confusion too. Either way, I thought both plugs (bumper indicator and wing indicator) share the same wiring to the hazard switch, and only split under the dashboard. I'd be checking there, and possibly for earth issues.

Re: side indicator problems

Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 1:29 pm
by Grrrmachine
He clearly states NSF, not OSF, but I can see the confusion too. Either way, I thought both plugs (bumper indicator and wing indicator) share the same wiring to the hazard switch, and only split under the dashboard. I'd be checking the plug there, and possibly for earth issues.

Re: side indicator problems

Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 1:35 pm
by daimlerman
Grrrmachine wrote:He clearly states NSF, not OSF, but I can see the confusion too. Either way, I thought both plugs (bumper indicator and wing indicator) share the same wiring to the hazard switch, and only split under the dashboard. I'd be checking the plug there, and possibly for earth issues.
Sorry!

That was a genuine typo....

IF we are talking about the wing repeater,I would be starting by making sure that it's plugged in to the dashboard harness,but no doubt Ben has a completely different idea that I am longing to read!

Re: side indicator problems

Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 11:12 pm
by BenHar
Daimlerman, sorry, too.

I read it as the near side repeater. Hopefully thye OP will be back to clarify.

Ben

Re: side indicator problems

Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 10:28 am
by alex_poulton
yes sorry i didnt say the wing indicator, i was tired when i posted :)

the near side WING indicator is not working, i tested for power at the end where the bulb goes and followed the wire back to the dashboard and its all connected but i didnt check for power there :/ ill do that today haha

thanks for the ideas though :)

Re: side indicator problems

Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 6:58 pm
by gooner1
War and Peace. The short version. :wink: