Alan

Thanks again

Just checked and it is the 20amp fuse from the firewall fusebox.

As you say, it's odd that a 20amp blows before the 15amp.

Steve

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On 1 Aug 2012, at 19:08, "Alan Sharpe" <alansha...@globalnet.co.uk> wrote:

> Steve
> I suspect that the “spacer” you have removed is an insulator that keeps the 
> central live wire away from the earthed frame of the light. They are known to 
> deteriorate with age. Difficult to replace, easier to buy a new light fitting.
> Which fuse are you checking? If your +4 is similar to our Roadster then there 
> is a 20 amp fuse in a holder on the firewall under the bonnet that feeds a 
> dashboard module from which the flashers get their power. There is also a 10 
> amp fuse specifically for the flashers up under the dashboard above the 
> handbrake – almost inaccessible unless you have an ET neck!
> In my experience it’s usually and inexplicably the 20 amp fuse under the 
> bonnet that blows first.
> Alan
> Sussex
>  
> From: Liz Hooton-Coldicott [mailto:pentich...@btinternet.com] 
> Sent: 01 August 2012 12:47
> To: mogtalk2
> Subject: [mogtalk2] Indicators not working!
>  
> Dear All
>  
> The other day I was out for a very pleasant ride in my '08 +4 when my 
> passenger side front indicator decided not to work.
>  
> I'm new to Morgan ownership (2 months) and I'm afraid to say, not very 
> mechanical, however I did manage to take the bulb out and go to Halfords to 
> get a new one. At this point the assistant tested the bulb and confirmed that 
> it still worked!!
>  
> Whilst refitting the bulb, I did notice that there was a spacer between the 
> bulb and the spring. This was loose so I tried the bulb with this removed. 
> The bulb flashed once and then all the indicators stopped working - oops!
>  
> Managed to locate the fuse and examined this. Seemed fine. Tried another fuse 
> that was rated the same that I knew was working. Still no indicators.
>  
> Any help will be much appreciated!
>  
> Many Thanks
> Steve
>  
> ps
>  
> just seen all the discussion about comfort. Have to say that I had been 
> warned about lack of comfort before I bought, however I can say that I do not 
> find this to be the case. Recently sat in the car for 5 hours solid driving 
> (and sitting in traffic) to the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Got out as fresh 
> as a daisy!
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