as titled really.
so yesterday I go for a blast come back and all lights are working perfect but one. the rear lamp indicator is staying on (not flashing) when the side lights are on???? random. and when I press the brake the brake light doesn't come on at all. iv changed all the bulbs .anyone had this before??
I want to go to pod this weekend but ima get a nick on the way home if they arnt working.
any one!!!!
no lights up on the dash....
Have you tried taking the rear clusters out and cleaning the contacts?
They're usually corroded so a little wire bush normally solves it.
Mine used to do a similar thing. Brake lights flashing when indicating and all sorts.
yeah tried that this evening.....Originally Posted by Leigh5T
evan tried another set of rear lamps.....
Sounds like corroded contacts or a bad earth for the rear lights that needs cleaning up...
That looks like an earth issue somewhere. The negative path to the side light circuit is false feeding the indictaor and using the earth of that circuit.
cleaned and checked every earthing point and still the same issue.....
Stalk could be faulty.
also have replaced both looms eitherside.
bloody five has done nothing but mess my year up. iv missed so many meets and events because it lets me down..... think ima sell up soon. only been back in one a year and already fed up lol
I thought about that. tried spraying circuit cleaner in it with no change.... will fit another tomorrow and see. poxy fecking thing......
earthing points - have I missed any??
-rear of headlights
-behind dash
-aei
-rear engine
-battery
-centre console
flasher unit? is there a relay for flashers?
I think there is a relay for that don't quote me tho.... U not got a Haynes manual?? Would make a good investment... I'm sure in the back in the wiring diagrams it shows the relaysI think
Engine earths (if they are of any use):
Water pump to bulkhead
Front engine loom to block (just below oil sensors)
Gearbox to suspenson leg
Battery to bulkhead
Isn't there an earth on the rear lights as well
Yes , on mine passenger side iirc. Bolts to the inner wing / wherl arch.
thanks for the replys .
iv got a Haynes and have cleaned all earths 100% now
its now worse. when I brake the fuel pump cuts out. both rear lights are constantly on. iv checked all connecters and clips and have cleaned . im stuck....
iv evan added extra grounds /earths to both rear lights and fuel pump. still the same issue....
alternator + connection?
There will be x2 earth on your flasher relay. one will go to a main earthing point and the other is the earth for the hazard switch. check those.
(clutching straws here and this one is very doubtful as the clocks are ok) but on the back of your clocks on the far left hand plug as you are looking at it from the drivers seat check that, give it a wiggle as there is an earth there.
Check the connections on your light stalk. perhaps unplug the connections from it and see if the car still cuts out.
Had similar with my monaco clocks same far left connector. Was on but not connected properly. The left brake light didnt work and mine had a fog light permantly illuminated in the dash but not outside. Hope its something simple, wiring can be a pain.
Yes, that plug is a massive pain in the bum. well, its not actually the plug but it is the connections the plug attaches to. If it is that a good clean of the contacts and some brute force should see you right.
Connector of doom?
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