Seth

cheers they're the blade type new wire time me thinks and if i find a mouse at the back of the dash it's going to pay thanks again will keep you informed Seth

further info for your consideration If I put a live to the "green wire" at the flasher unit and indicate the indicators flash. does that mean the live wire from the fuses to the indicator unit is faulty? and if so, which wire is it? If not any ideas? cheers

will do yes cheers seth

Hi Chaps, New indicator unit arrived and fault remains the same. Any other thoughts greatly appreciated? Cheers, Seth

well it's not been replaced yet soooo still time for more questions but not so much me solving the problem (v kind of you) more me asking questions and being told what to do next And Western the puller on flea Bay looks excellent and ordered ty (much cheaper than a new wheel) probably be next weekend now before next raft of questions Cheers Seth

Couldn't ask for a more helpful forum ty ppl. Cheers Western for the vid... and "oh thats normal for a Defender" seems to be a very common phrase lol I will now get the bloody indicator unit ordered and try not to destroy the steering wheel (although I expect it will take some damage before the jobs done thanks again Seth

I have used an angle grinder with a wire brush attachment (if rust is not too bad, just a sanding disk is ok) then hammerite smooth (black) 2 coats (i think it has a five year Gtee) and it appears to be ok. there may be better products, i'm not sure tbh, but it is easy to get hold of from B&Q etc and about £50 for 10ltrs (enough for the whole chassis) or small pots for £10 ish.

I have tested the loom and all indicators light if power supplied from flasher unit connections. I have disconnected the purple wire from the indicator stalk and the hazards now flash but on the dash, it is the trailer indicator panel that flashes? btw the plastic circlip type thing, which connects the indicator/ lights/ wiper unit to the steering column has snapped allowing unit to spin on column but when plastic cover on it holds it in place. I am guessing that it is the indicator unit but would appreciate your thoughts re the trailer dash light flashing not the indicator diplay before I replace? If it is the indicator unit do I have to remove the steering wheel to replace? if anyone is close to Tameside with a spare unit I would be happy to buy you beer as always thanks for all the help it is greatly appreciated Seth

ty chaps will test once rain stops

Indicators are all out but bulbs and fuses ok If I put hazards on, nowt happens (no clicking noise or light) , if I try the indicator stalks nothing (with or without the engine on) but if I put the hazards on (with engine running) and the put the indicator on left or right, the hazards flash. I made a similar tester as per Lukes guide http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopi...itch+indicators and when I connect the purple (permantent supply) to the Green and White (right indicator) or the Green and Red (left indicator) the 3A (tester) fuse blows each time (indicator light on dash lights for a split second, not sure if indicators light as not able to move fast enough ) further info: I guessed it may be a short and there was some old wiring for spot lights behind the grill. I disconnected all the wires from the black (solenoid?) box fastened near the radiator and taped off the blue wire from the back of the right main headlight (which work). Can't see any thing else that looks split, frayed or hanging loose. many thanks Seth

As you may have guessed this is my first landy and I have had it about a month (so complete newb) so its hard to say... what I can say its not sharp like the works car but doesnt seam to drift anywhere when driven

Missed out vital bit on my original post sry... "when brake is applied" I have no movement 12.00 6.00 but 3.00 to 9.00 I can still rock it (i.e the front comes towards you and the back goes away at the same time and vice versa). (cheers Milemaker) From the v helpful posts i am getting it's the track rod ends sigh

Cheers people the movement is if you push the wheel edge towards the engine and then back ie at right angles to the vehicle, rather than movement in line with the vehicle ie towards the front bumper and back bumper. I will get my not so happy helper (the missus) to give me a hand this week end and have a look at the track rod ends cheers again Seth

Having followed white90's excellent guide to replacing the front bearings, I still have a little play When I grab the tyre at 3.oo and 9.00 and give it a wiggle, the wheel has a little latteral movement approx 1- 2mm but when I grab the wheel at 12.00 and 6.00 and wiggle, it is rock solid. I have re checked overtightened and re torqued the hub nuts but still there is some sideways play. (not sure if wheel was solid when grabbed at 12.00 and 6.00 before I changed the bearings, but the movement is the same as before when held at 3.00 and 9.00) No doubt I replaced the wrong bearings. thanks for any help Seth