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Old 05-01-2010, 07:31 AM
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As im snowed off i might as well have a look at this shit van ive been lent.
The back lights flash when the indicators are on, bad earth? Where do i start? x plate transit.
Old 05-01-2010, 08:19 AM
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Sounds like the Earth , or bad connection at the plug . Is it wet ? Dose it do it both sides ?
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does it both sides, only when lights are on!
Old 05-01-2010, 08:27 AM
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Cheak the Earths they will be brown or black there come off the loom at the back were the lights plug in . Phillips screw or torx 25 i think ,prob rusty round that area 'lol'' clean up the connector and the body were it screws to first . Have you cheaked the plugs ?
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Not had a look yet. Going to have a go in an hour. Cheers for the pointers.
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No worrys , hope you get it sorted .
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