Front o/s indicator on 1994 P38

loz1 · Mar 18, 2010

hi,

Anyone else had this annoying problem. Turn the off side indicator on, works for the first few flashes then 'Bulb failure' warning comes on message board. Tap the indicator lense and it works again. Go over a bump, it goes off. The small side indicator and rear indicator still flash. I've checked the wiring and no sign of loose connections or frayed wires. I've 'wiggled' the connection to the indicator and still nothing. Any thoughts????

Can i rewire the front indicator to the small side indicator so it works???

Thanks

the hooded claw · Mar 18, 2010

Two things

1. Have you got the right Wattage of Bulb in there .. when its working it will "Heat UP" if its the wrong wattage then the hotter it gets the more resistance there is thru the filament & it will stop Flashing

2. Could also be a Bad Earth on the Bulb itself (Between the Side of the Bulb & the Bulb holder) ....

Personally I'd go for No1 ..wrong wattage of bulb OR the wrong type of bulb entirely!!!

$torm3r · Mar 18, 2010

It will be down to a bad earth either between bulb and holder or lamp an body.
Remove the bulb clean the inside of the bulb holder lubricate with vaselene trace back the earth to the body and do the same to that.

loz1 · Mar 19, 2010

turns out it was a bulb. Correct wattage and volts but slight rust around contact. Replaced and 'bingo'. Worked straight away. Just as a precaution, i cleaned the bulb holder and lubricated with the old vaselene. Couldn't find the earth on the body have just left it. Anyway, all's working so thanks to everyone for your help

the hooded claw · Mar 19, 2010

And ANOTHER satisfied Customer!!!!

I don't know how we do it for the money!!!

Front o/s indicator on 1994 P38

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