O/s rear indicator problem

Ajm2405 · 24th December 2016, 18:13

Hi all.

I have a 75 2.0cdti saloon. The O/S rear indicator is a problem. The bulb is fine, I've replaced the whole light bulb holder for a new one, placed the bulbs back but this problem persists. When you go to turn right you put the indicator on and it flashes double speed. All other bulbs are fine by the way. So I look at the rear and if I slightly move the holder the bulb comes on, if I then close it away and move again it works then drive a bit further and it double flashes again... I've checked wiring and if you wiggle the wires nothing happens so connector and wires are fine, it seems just the housing area is an issue. Can anyone throw light on this as it's now doing my head in... thanks

klarzy · 24th December 2016, 18:23

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Originally Posted by Ajm2405

Hi all.

I have a 75 2.0cdti saloon. The O/S rear indicator is a problem. The bulb is fine, I've replaced the whole light bulb holder for a new one, placed the bulbs back but this problem persists. When you go to turn right you put the indicator on and it flashes double speed. All other bulbs are fine by the way. So I look at the rear and if I slightly move the holder the bulb comes on, if I then close it away and move again it works then drive a bit further and it double flashes again... I've checked wiring and if you wiggle the wires nothing happens so connector and wires are fine, it seems just the housing area is an issue. Can anyone throw light on this as it's now doing my head in... thanks

Have you got the correct wattage bulb?

Ajm2405 · 24th December 2016, 18:29

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Originally Posted by klarzy

Have you got the correct wattage bulb?

Hi there,

Yes have checked that also.... serious head scratching. It's like the holder is at fault but I've bought a new one... same problem as old unit.

klarzy · 24th December 2016, 18:46

Just that one....??
As the lam controls the flash I would say dirty earth to that corner or faulty LSM

Ajm2405 · 24th December 2016, 19:00

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Originally Posted by klarzy

Just that one....??
As the lam controls the flash I would say dirty earth to that corner or faulty LSM

Yes it's just the indicator issue, all other bulbs are working fine, no shirt if you put foot on the brake or reverse... it's just the indicator issue, works then double flash, jog or move the holder and it comes back on properly, then goes again....

klarzy · 24th December 2016, 19:09

Shine up the contacts on the holder....

Ajm2405 · 24th December 2016, 19:29

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Originally Posted by klarzy

Shine up the contacts on the holder....

Hadn't thought of that, will give it ago on Tuesday. I'll let you know. Thanks.

roverbarmy · 24th December 2016, 19:40

Is the front indicator working OK?

+ check the earth lead to the body for corrosion.

Billyuk1 · 24th December 2016, 20:07

have you tried the electrical connector where it plugs in the lamp unit?
i had this and the pins were corroded.
switch cleaner and a scrap then all fine..
also if you have access to a volt meter would check the 12volt supply to the lamp..

Ajm2405 · 11th January 2017, 23:00

Thanks guys. Looks like I fixed this, clean terminals and different bulb... all going ok so far.

24th December 2016, 18:13	#1
Ajm2405 Newbie Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Ellesmere port Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	O/s rear indicator problem Hi all. I have a 75 2.0cdti saloon. The O/S rear indicator is a problem. The bulb is fine, I've replaced the whole light bulb holder for a new one, placed the bulbs back but this problem persists. When you go to turn right you put the indicator on and it flashes double speed. All other bulbs are fine by the way. So I look at the rear and if I slightly move the holder the bulb comes on, if I then close it away and move again it works then drive a bit further and it double flashes again... I've checked wiring and if you wiggle the wires nothing happens so connector and wires are fine, it seems just the housing area is an issue. Can anyone throw light on this as it's now doing my head in... thanks

24th December 2016, 18:46	#4
klarzy This is my second home none but not gone Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: March, Cambs Posts: 16,437 Thanks: 894 Thanked 4,247 Times in 3,025 Posts	Just that one....?? As the lam controls the flash I would say dirty earth to that corner or faulty LSM __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]….All praise Bananaswan….

24th December 2016, 19:09	#6
klarzy This is my second home none but not gone Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: March, Cambs Posts: 16,437 Thanks: 894 Thanked 4,247 Times in 3,025 Posts	Shine up the contacts on the holder.... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]….All praise Bananaswan….

24th December 2016, 19:40	#8
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Is the front indicator working OK? + check the earth lead to the body for corrosion. __________________ Oil in my veins!

11th January 2017, 23:00	#10
Ajm2405 Newbie Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Ellesmere port Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Thanks guys. Looks like I fixed this, clean terminals and different bulb... all going ok so far.

24th December 2016, 20:07	#9
Billyuk1 Avid contributor zt saloon 1800cc Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: in my car Posts: 234 Thanks: 277 Thanked 63 Times in 48 Posts	have you tried the electrical connector where it plugs in the lamp unit? i had this and the pins were corroded. switch cleaner and a scrap then all fine.. also if you have access to a volt meter would check the 12volt supply to the lamp..