Indicator problems

[steer_rally]

So, I've got trouble with the indicators on my pre-diversion XJ600. The left indicators work fine, but for the past few days the right side has been playing up. First they would occasionally not work, but got worse until now they don't work at all.

Things I've checked so far:

1: Bulbs - all bulbs are checked and ok.

2: Flasher unit - swopped for another identical unit, the problem remains.

3: When I try to switch the RH indicators on, the flasher unit clicks at double speed, but the bulbs don't light up.

Any ideas what else I should look at to try and solve this problem? The switch is the obvious candidate, but how would I test this?

Thanks.

[Guest]

check all your wiring connectors are clean and together, if that does not cure it get the multi meter/circuit tester out, and check there is not a break in the wiring in the circuit,

[Guest]

yeah could be corroded terminals, bit of wet and dry to clean em all up and some WD40 may be helpful.....

[Colin the Bear]

Have you fitted the right, new, bulb. Look in the bulb holder for dirty contacts.

[steer_rally]

Yes, I checked all the bulbs, actually swopped them all round, they all work, it's just that they only work on the left side

Contacts in the bulb holders have been cleaned with emery cloth.

I've just swopped the switchgear over from my spare/scrap bike, and the indicators all worked ok initially, but then had a few moments when the lights stopped flashing and the relay clicked at double speed. This could have been because the switchgear I fitted hasn't been used in years and needs a good clean, since it seems to be working ok again now, but my gut feeling is dodgy wiring or connections. I'll leave well alone for now, and if it goes again I'll trace all the wiring and check for breaks or shorts.

Thanks for the advice, gratefully received

[Guest]

going on those symptoms i would say your switch and flasher unit are fine, your indicators are fine but you have an open circuit (cut or corroded) wire between your flasher unit and your indicators. Or no earth return from both right hand indicators (unlikely though)

[steer_rally]

Thanks, Lee, kind of the conclusion I'd come to - I assumed that since the relay was clicking, even though the lights weren't working, the switch must be ok. However, since I replaced the switch, the lights have worked perfectly. It could be that I've inadvertantly "fixed" a bare or broken wire by moving it, and the problem may return, but for now if it aint broke I aint going to fix it.