Indicator woes

[Mightycaz]

Hi, I noticed yesterday that my rear left indicator isnt working, I changed the bulb (twice!) and the fuse but it is still not working. I have spoke to an auto electrician over the phone and he said it was probably an eath fault, How would i find this fault and put it right? I tried to book into a garage but its gonna be a week before someone can look at it and i dont wanna get pulled over by the 5-0 whilst waiting. Its a suzuki VL 125 Intruder by the way.

Thanks all

[Guest]

Hi, I noticed yesterday that my rear left indicator isnt working, I changed the bulb (twice!) and the fuse but it is still not working. I have spoke to an auto electrician over the phone and he said it was probably an eath fault, How would i find this fault and put it right? I tried to book into a garage but its gonna be a week before someone can look at it and i dont wanna get pulled over by the 5-0 whilst waiting. Its a suzuki VL 125 Intruder by the way.

Thanks all

take the cover off, (couple of screws) and turn the offending indicator side (R/L) on, then wiggle the bulb to see it that works.

also check the wiring under the seat, disconnect it and reconnect, it should clean the contacts to give a better conductivity.

if the bulb is loose in the holder that could be your problem

also check the condition inside, if its all nice and shiny, then all's well and good, otherwise it needs a bit of a clean to get the rust out, it's all about a better connection.

[Roadtorque]

Not a lot of help I know,

But the first earth point is inside the lamp body

usually a spade connector on the side of bulb holder,,,

I would check that first, also that there's power at the

live cable,,,After that,, like you,, Cry for help

[Mightycaz]

Hmmm, ill have a look for the earth point when i get home. What should i be looking for to find it? Just called a local sevice centre and they said if i pop in tomorrow then they will have a quick look at it for me!

On another note i was gonna put the title of this thread "To Walnie Frankie" as you always seem to be the first to answer any problems posted on here! Did'nt have to coz you were first to answer any way, Thanks!

Where in Chester are you Roadtourque?

[Roadtorque]

Hmmm, ill have a look for the earth point when i get home. What should i be looking for to find it? Just called a local sevice centre and they said if i pop in tomorrow then they will have a quick look at it for me!

On another note i was gonna put the title of this thread "To Walnie Frankie" as you always seem to be the first to answer any problems posted on here! Did'nt have to coz you were first to answer any way, Thanks!

Where in Chester are you Roadtourque?

 

Just over the Welsh border by British Aero

Sisters also lives in the Village, she rides bike as well, ER6F

goes by the name of, Marmalade on here

[Matt Strange]

I've had loads of problems with bullet connectors, I usually chop them off now & solder/heatshrink the wires.

[Guest]

On another note i was gonna put the title of this thread "To Walnie Frankie" as you always seem to be the first to answer any problems posted on here! Did'nt have to coz you were first to answer any way, Thanks!

MightyCaz, thanks (I Think?) i was first into bikes in the early 1990's so have dealt with a lot of your newbie problems, and help others out locally, we had a get you home fix for indicators which involved chewing gum foil... but times have moved on, and i doubt you want a quick fix..

I try to monitor posts on here, but some like the big bikes are out of my expertease, but some problems are the same no matter the size of bike,... most of my bikes have been projects as they're cheaper and i enjoy tinkering,...

[Guest]

use hand signals till its fixed dude . you carnt get done then . your only in chester , Bring it here and we will fix it in the garage No problem .

[Mightycaz]

Sorry, Havent been on in a few days. Got everything sorted just needed a good clean on the contacts and it worked first time.

Thanks for all the help (Again!)

[Roadtorque]

Glad to hear your all fixed up & you found what the problem was

[Mightycaz]