Hey chaps,
My car lives outside, and after a hard rain the indicators don't work. Every single time it's the fuse.
I have read somewhere (although now I can't find where!) that the indicators can leak and cause a short.
I checked the front bumper indicators and whilst one side was wet, it wasn't too bad. I cleaned them both (by removing the covers in and wiping clean) and then fitted a new fuse, but it blew immediately.
Before I go around the car checking all the lighting and wiring, is there any other places I should check because it's common?
Ta!
Indicator fuse blowing - suspect water ingress related?
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votivequagmire
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Which fuse is blowing? There are two in the indicator circuit.
'88 325i M20, could've done with a sunroof.
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Altrezia
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fuse 4, a 15amp thingy.
Forgot to mention - hazards still work great. Just the stalk doesn't. When I replace the fuse (on a non rainy day!) the indicators work again for a bit, until it rains (or is a cold wet night) again.
Forgot to mention - hazards still work great. Just the stalk doesn't. When I replace the fuse (on a non rainy day!) the indicators work again for a bit, until it rains (or is a cold wet night) again.
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Brianmoooore
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Check the condition of the glove box light!
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Altrezia
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I dont have a glove box or glove box light. What colour are the wires, perhaps they are tied up and chafing?


