TwinCamJohn Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 Well, it's been great to be out in the TR again after our confinement was less strict from May 11th. Anyway, yesterday when turning I heard a shout of "clignotants" ! from another driver. Sure enough they weren't working at the front I thought that when I put the apron back on the car after the timing chain work that I checked out all the lights. I'm sure I did, well I think I did etc..... But, I can't seem to find the cause. They are working at the back. I'm just wondering if there is an earth I have missed ? Any thoughts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 (edited) Did it all work before you touched it? If the rear are working the connection from the horn-push/indicator control to loom is OK. One side indicator at the front or both not working? Do the sidelamps work OK? That would point at an earthing issue. Try the indicators with the side lamps on - Any change? Cheers Peter W Edited May 23, 2020 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TwinCamJohn Posted May 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 Everything worked before the apron removal. Now all works except the front indicators. (both) I have a different steering wheel and the horn is a button on the dashboard as is the switch for the indicators; but all worked before. I shall have another look later today but any views are welcome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobH Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 If the front indicators on both sides are not working but the sidelights are, it probably isn't merely an earth. That sounds like bad connections, possibly at the bullet connectors by the horns on each side. (green/red and green/white wires). You must have had those disconnected to get the apron off. (I assume you have an electronic flasher unit as otherwise the flash rate would be affected with only the rears working). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 +1 Yes near the horns on both sides are Bullitt connections. 3 way on the drivers side,& 2 way on the other side. Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 8 minutes ago, Lebro said: +1 Yes near the horns on both sides are Bullitt connections. 3 way on the drivers side,& 2 way on the other side. Mine were in a pitiful state A test lamp should help you figure out where the problem is Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Blackaby Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 That's a surprise, indicators seems to be an optional extra on cars in France. Most of the drivers here in the Charente don't seem to know what there for, unless they are sitting behind you in the outside lane of the N10 trying to overtake. Perhaps the drivers in the Maritime are more careful. Surprised that you waited until the 11th May before using the TR. Both of ours (TR3 and TR4) were legally used during the confinement for shopping! Best Adam Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TwinCamJohn Posted May 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 The distance to go shopping was so short that the car wouldn't have got warm. Plus not enough room to get everything in. We walked to the market for most of our needs. Maybe we'll meet up sometime? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TwinCamJohn Posted May 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 Electrics are not my strong point. So this is the current (!!) position. With no lights and ignition on. RH works front and back but not bright LH rear only not bright and slower. With Sidelights on RH front works but dim. RH rear slow and dim + a small movement of the light in the rear light each time the indicator works. LH front no indicator LH rear dim and slow + a small movement in the rear light each time the indicator works. With Headlights full and dip. No indicators. I am hoping someone may see a common thread? Thanks in advance Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 (edited) Sounds obvious, but is your battery giving out a full 12V ? test with headlamps on. Faultwise, sounds like front left indicator bulb has blown 21W fillament, or connection is missing (green red) Bob. Edited May 23, 2020 by Lebro Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TwinCamJohn Posted May 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 Thanks for that Bob. Slight red face here. The battery was low where I had been checking for some time yesterday to sort out the problem on the front RHS. Anyway all works well except the Front LHS indicator. It's not the bulb. Will carry on tomorrow as there is a lot of watering to do in the garden now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TwinCamJohn Posted May 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 All sorted but not that straightforward; Wiring changed from original in places. Finally discovered an incorrect connection. So clearly I hadn't checked the indicators after the apron went back on !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted May 24, 2020 Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 Nice result anyway Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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