Indicator/reverse light problem.

[DynamiqueDebz]

I'm not sure if this is the right section for this, if not will a moderator please move it. Thanks.

Ok, here is my problem. I noticed tonight when I reversed my car (with lights on) that there was a ticking noise. I discovered that when I brake whilst in reverse my right indicator flashes and so does my right reverse light. Could this just be a dodgy connection on my lights, or a fuse? Any ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Debz XXXxxx

 

[V1NNY]

dodgy connection prob, check the fuses on the passenger side and if all else fails take the rear lamps out and take a look there

could be water on the connectors or something

 

[Limowreck]

Yeah, sounds like bad connections, follow the instructions above ^^ check fuses & the wiring loom connecting to the rear lamps, if water has got on the wires then it can cause the current to run between different wires. You should be able to sort it out yourself no probs so don't worry too much.

 

[Day]

I've had this....

Check the wiring on the rear right light cluster.
Where the cluster screws in lies a cable that runs across the top.
This screw can snag/cut the wiring causing a short and the fuse will keep blowing.

If it is this you need to sort the wiring and replace the blown fuse.

 

[DynamiqueDebz]

Excellent. Cheers guys. I'll take a look soon, after I have woken up abit. Thanks XXXxxx

 

[DynamiqueDebz]

All is sorted now. The connector on the back of the light was loose and the indicator bulb housing had come loose. Doh! lol.

Thanks Guys.

 

[tim124]

common symptom of a bad earth in the rear light cluster/s

You probably looked like a christmas tree from behind with all the flashing lights

 

[DynamiqueDebz]

common symptom of a bad earth in the rear light cluster/s

You probably looked like a christmas tree from behind with all the flashing lights

Fortunately it only started as I was reversing into my drive. It only happened whilst reversing. All fixed now though thanks all you helpful people.