Last weekend I discovered that one of the reversing lights on my +4 was also blowing fuses for much the same reason, but where to get a replacement fibre "washer" from. The hole in the centre is only about 2mm diameter, much too small for a washer of getting on for 150mm wide. Have thought about fabricating my own out of a Tufnol off-cut. Any ideas anyone
Denis Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2012 18:38:17 +0100 From: [email protected] Subject: Re: [mogtalk2] Flashing indicators on Roadster To: [email protected] Roger, "can't remember if it was the last one I got to" It probably was........... 'cos after that you stopped looking? Peter From: Roger Tatton <[email protected]> To: mogtalk2 <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, 27 June 2012, 16:27 Subject: Re: [mogtalk2] Flashing indicators on Roadster Me too Rob, washer disintegrated in one of the wing-top lights. Fuse popped every time I turned the lights on. I found it by removing each bulb in turn, can't remember if it was the last one I got to, but Sod's law says it was! Roger -- On 27/06/2012 16:16, Rob Hill wrote: Hi Alan, My bet is with Colin on this as I had the same but with the brake light/reversing light fuse. i.e. it turned out to be the fibre washer affair which had crumbled away and allowed one of the connections to earth out (took me kinages to find it!). As Colin says try SVC for the light unit. All the best, Rob Hill ----- Original Message ----- From: e-mail colin.jones5857 To: mogtalk2 Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 2:08 PM Subject: Re: [mogtalk2] Flashing indicators on Roadster Hi Alan I had the exact same problem on my 08 car so it may be relevant. Inside the indicator lamps the central contact is located on a fibre washer, the washer is tensioned by a steel coil spring. The washers are mode from rubbish material and when damp (and of course we all know how easy it is to get water in) flexes and allows the central contact wire and soldered nipple to tip and touch the spring, that blows the fuse when the amp is turned on. As a temporary fix I ground down a similar sized fibre washer from a workshop pack and Araldited it to the back of the OE washer and rebuilt the lamp, OK the spring is under a tad more compression but so what, we are talking a millimetre or two here! I ordered a lamp, it was delayed in coming through my local dealer so I also sourced one via SVC http://www.s-v-c.co.uk/ you may wish to note that the SVC price is almost half the MMC price via a dealer! My quick fix is still waiting for me to find my round-tuit........;-) One day I will either fit the new lamp or reinforce the other 3 as that seems to be a secure fix to date. Time will tell. BR Colin (of course also check all other terminals and wiring for shorts but the lamps are very suspect). On 27 June 2012 13:43, Alan Sharpe <[email protected]> wrote: Any bright ideas on this one? The flashing indicators on Wendy’s Roadster 4 seater (2006) keep blowing the fuse. When I replace the fuse it sometimes blows again instantly the right hand indicator is selected, sometimes after 50 miles or so. BHM’s ace electrician has crawled all over it and could find no fault. Replaced the fuse and it’s now gone again after the usual 50 miles. Has this happened to anyone else? I’m open to fresh ideas. Thanks Alan Sussex View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Modify Your Subscription View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Modify Your Subscription View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Modify Your Subscription View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Modify Your Subscription View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Modify Your Subscription ------------------------------------------- View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?member_id=22459785&id_secret=22459785-4a39ddf8 Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
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