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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Purely VAG on 07 March 2010, 19:28

Title: Flashing Indicators/Lights Dim/Wipers ON(Resolved)
Post by: Purely VAG on 07 March 2010, 19:28: Just put my engine back in, everythings connected but gettings wipers ON, Indicators ON and Lights DIM.

All characteristics of the alarm ?

Anyone with input?

Jrd,
Title: Re: Flashing Indicators/Lights Dim/Wipers ON
Post by: richw911 on 07 March 2010, 19:44: Earth strap from lump to chassis?
Title: Re: Flashing Indicators/Lights Dim/Wipers ON
Post by: Purely VAG on 07 March 2010, 19:45: Quote from: richw911 on 07 March 2010, 19:44
Earth strap from lump to chassis?

Present and tight but will double check it tomorrow.
Title: Re: Flashing Indicators/Lights Dim/Wipers ON
Post by: dubcruiser on 07 March 2010, 20:28: Earth strap sounding to me... Had this on a Mk4 a few years back
Title: Re: Flashing Indicators/Lights Dim/Wipers ON
Post by: kcolevol on 07 March 2010, 20:39: Yeah i had this problem, turned out to be the earth for the wipers under scuttle panel. Auto electrician done it for me. Said he cut back and rejoined and it cured it.
Title: Re: Flashing Indicators/Lights Dim/Wipers ON
Post by: Purely VAG on 07 March 2010, 20:51: Ill check tomorrow then lads, sound to be earth strap.
Title: Re: Flashing Indicators/Lights Dim/Wipers ON
Post by: Purely VAG on 08 March 2010, 14:17: Will a fault be logged as i can code read ? earth is tight from gearbox to chassis.
Title: Re: Flashing Indicators/Lights Dim/Wipers ON
Post by: richw911 on 08 March 2010, 19:20: Quote from: JordyGTI on 08 March 2010, 14:17
Will a fault be logged as i can code read ? earth is tight from gearbox to chassis.

Possibly . Battery terminals all tight?
Title: Re: Flashing Indicators/Lights Dim/Wipers ON(resolved)
Post by: Purely VAG on 08 March 2010, 19:22: Resolved.

10mm with 3 earths on it under battery tray - odd as i never touched that nut but hey ho.
Title: Re: Flashing Indicators/Lights Dim/Wipers ON(resolved)
Post by: richw911 on 08 March 2010, 19:23: Quote from: JordyGTI on 08 March 2010, 19:22
Resolved.

10mm with 3 earths on it under battery tray - odd as i never touched that nut but hey ho.

Ah good stuff :wink:
Title: Re: Flashing Indicators/Lights Dim/Wipers ON(Resolved)
Post by: Purely VAG on 08 March 2010, 19:39: Aye thanks, i checked the other earth strap as that one ive had off, that was tight, but all done, good stuff ;)