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Technical stuff => Electrical => Topic started by: capriblu on July 04, 2016, 05:14:23 PM



Title: Front N/S Lights not working
Post by: capriblu on July 04, 2016, 05:14:23 PM
Noticed when out on run yesterday - rapid flashing when left indicators applied - subsequently discovered that all n/s front lighting has stopped working.  Sidelight, Main/Dipped front and side flashers.   Rear all OK and all O/S OK.    Will investigate later but suspecting a common earth problem?   Any clues before I waste time hunting down the problem .....???


Title: Re: Front N/S Lights not working
Post by: Neil-yaj396 on July 06, 2016, 06:23:16 AM
Almost certainly earthing issues, unless there is a break in the loom feeding that area? Is there a connector for that part that could have rusted etc.?


Title: Re: Front N/S Lights not working
Post by: capriblu on July 06, 2016, 08:58:12 AM
Thanks Neil,

Found and fixed the problem last night.  Initially checked main earthing connector point on inner body just below headlights - all fine.  Traced wiring back to fuse box only to discover that n/s end connector block into fuse box was not fully engaged. Think I must have disturbed this a few weeks ago when I removed the (corroded) exhaust manifold shield.

For once an electrical issue with a quick and painless remedy! 


Title: Re: Front N/S Lights not working
Post by: smithymc on July 06, 2016, 02:25:08 PM
That's a relief for all. Well done. I could see us dismantling the car this weekend in the Peaks!

It's so nice when it's simple.

Mark