. Another thing confusing me is that the sidelights turn on without the ignition on, but the full beam flash has also stopped working? Advice would be greatly appreciated!Electrical Gremlins
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sparker
Electrical Gremlins
I've been preparing my Toledo for an MOT test next Wednesday, and everything seemed to be good to go, but the hazards have stopped working, at first I though it was the flasher so I have a new one on the way, but now I don't think it is since the interior light and horn have also stopped working. I checked the fuse box to see if any of the contacts are corroded but they're fine and I don't seem to have unplugged anything behind the dash by accident so I'm a tad perplexed as to what could be causing the issue . Another thing confusing me is that the sidelights turn on without the ignition on, but the full beam flash has also stopped working? Advice would be greatly appreciated!
. Another thing confusing me is that the sidelights turn on without the ignition on, but the full beam flash has also stopped working? Advice would be greatly appreciated!Re: Electrical Gremlins
Do you have relays fitted for the headlights?????
Pull off the steering column covers and inspect the wiring all the way down through the steering column and on through the harnesses. I suspect a melted wiring loom and/or switch gear.....
Pull off the steering column covers and inspect the wiring all the way down through the steering column and on through the harnesses. I suspect a melted wiring loom and/or switch gear.....
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sparker
Re: Electrical Gremlins
I do not have relays for the lights no, although I do intend to fit them at some point. I'll try that tomorrow, but I'm not sure that's the problem as it decided to fail when I was using the hazard light switch.
Re: Electrical Gremlins
Your fuse between the brown and purple wires is not good or the connection between those wires to the fuse box.
Sometimes a fuse does look ok but the wire inside isn't attached to the metal end anymore.
There is your problem.
Jeroen.
Sometimes a fuse does look ok but the wire inside isn't attached to the metal end anymore.
There is your problem.
Jeroen.
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Carledo
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Re: Electrical Gremlins
What he said^^^^^^!!!!!
The circuits you have lost are ALL related to the permanent live fuse. Shove a new one in if possible, as Jeroen says, they can look fine and still be duff!
Steve
The circuits you have lost are ALL related to the permanent live fuse. Shove a new one in if possible, as Jeroen says, they can look fine and still be duff!
Steve
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'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!
Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
Apprentice served Triumph Specialist for 50 years. PM for more info or quotes.
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Jon Tilson
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Re: Electrical Gremlins
What they said....
Its always the fuse box. My hazard switch is only ever tested at MoT time and always needs a few pulls in and out to work again.
The side lights are NOT wired via the ignition, so nothing wrong there.
Its always the fuse box....fuse or connections...
Jonners
Its always the fuse box. My hazard switch is only ever tested at MoT time and always needs a few pulls in and out to work again.
The side lights are NOT wired via the ignition, so nothing wrong there.
Its always the fuse box....fuse or connections...
Jonners
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