blacky Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 my left hand side lights fuse has blown and blew new one straight away, i guess it a wire worn through i've checked the lights them selves and are ok has anyone experianced this before or could you give me the most likely place to look for dodgy bit of wire where it could have worn through the casing, wanted to try and sort out as going to LRO show tommorow night after work and as its getting dark early wanted to get it sorted!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I would check the bulb holder first - they corrode like mad. Take the bulb out, replace the fuse, and switch the sidelights on. If the fuse doesn't blow, then the bulb holder is the problem. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godlykepower Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 One of my wires had worn through under the wing. Check the length of the wiring loom here & pop some insulation tape on areas that rub against the bodywork. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacky Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 I would check the bulb holder first - they corrode like mad. Take the bulb out, replace the fuse, and switch the sidelights on. If the fuse doesn't blow, then the bulb holder is the problem.Les. ive taken the bulb out and it seems ok and the brake light still works on the left side so i'm guesing the back light holder is ok, and the front didn't look corroded to me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 examine the wiring from the front lights back towards the bulkhead, as it lies on the inner wing it moves around & can chaff down to bare wires & then shorts out on the inner wing & blows the fuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 could you give me the most likely place to look for dodgy bit of wire Inside the chassis rail where the loom runs to the rear... that's what happened to me. You can bypass at the multiplug at the bulkhead and then run a wire thru the interior to the rear flappy thing that covers the wiring behind the lights... Bodge on Giles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacks906 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 examine the wiring from the front lights back towards the bulkhead, as it lies on the inner wing it moves around & can chaff down to bare wires & then shorts out on the inner wing & blows the fuse. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ as western says but near the interior heater box as the loom goes round there dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godlykepower Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 as western says OY!! Give me a little bit of credit!!! I said it first!! Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacks906 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 One of my wires had worn through under the wing. Check the length of the wiring loom here & pop some insulation tape on areas that rub against the bodywork.Martin examine the wiring from the front lights back towards the bulkhead, as it lies on the inner wing it moves around & can chaff down to bare wires & then shorts out on the inner wing & blows the fuse. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ as western and martin ( ) says but near the interior heater box as the loom goes round there too dave sorry now reposted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Warman Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I seem to have this same problem now, just before the MOT is due (typical) Where abouts is the multiplug that feeds the lights? Is there an easy way to the get to the wiring in the inner wing as well? Thanks Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 to access the wiring for front lights, open bonnet & look over the frint wing edge, it lies as I described above & drops down to the rear of the front lights, you'll need a torch to see it better or remove the front lights & headlight bowl & work through that hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Warman Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 to access the wiring for front lights, open bonnet & look over the frint wing edge, it lies as I described above & drops down to the rear of the front lights, you'll need a torch to see it better or remove the front lights & headlight bowl & work through that hole. I managed to get that far but couldn't see anything obvious so either it's behind the inner wing, which looks pretty well wrapped at both ends where it can be seen, or it's the rear lights from where I've changed teh xmember. I was thinking that if I can isolate the rear or front lights then I can narrow down the search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lister1 Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 it's behind the inner wing. if you take the head light unit out you'll be able to get to the earth wire which is bolted to the inner wing undo that, disconnect the lights, tie a bit of string to the loom, pull the loom through from the bulkhead end do your repair and pull it back through using the string you pulled through earlier. same on both sides and you can do this on the chassis harness that runs through the cahssis. the rear harness connector is located near the fuel filter. the front lights wiring is part of the main harness so no connector. hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Warman Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Thanks Lister, I'll have a go at that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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