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Offline Waspy

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Indicator earth?
« on: 08 December 2014, 16:56 »
With hazards on, everything is fine, all lights flash at the correct speed. However when using indicators, either direction, everything flashes too fast.

My guess is the relay, but I wanted to check the earth too. However I have no idea where they earth, anyone point me in the right direction?
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Offline sparkplug

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Re: Indicator earth?
« Reply #1 on: 08 December 2014, 20:50 »
there is a multiple common earth near the fuse panel above the foot pedals
may be worth a look there first
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Offline Santiago

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Re: Indicator earth?
« Reply #2 on: 08 December 2014, 21:16 »
Front ones earth at two different points "in headlight wiring loom", rear ones both earth to "Earth point, on rear cross panel"

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Offline Waspy

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Re: Indicator earth?
« Reply #3 on: 08 December 2014, 21:23 »
I hate auto electrics. But thanks guys!

I'm would guess it isn't under the dash, as I haven't been their recently. My headlights and all other lights are fine, so I'm guessing not the front earth. If the rear earth is in the boot (as it sounds it is) it could be that, I've disturbed some stuff back there recently. However since the hazards work fine I would be supprised if it was an earth at all.

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Offline Waspy

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Re: Indicator earth?
« Reply #4 on: 13 December 2014, 09:58 »
Still never found the earth, but it was the relay, so all is well
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