Are my indicators possessed.... or are they just lazy?

**Bytemrk** · 21st May 2006, 09:24 AM

HI guys,

I have some weirdness with the Disco II that I just can't work out...

When the car is cold... the indicators have a big delay - turn them on and it can take 30-40 seconds before they come on and start to click (But then they click on and off normally). This happens every time I use either indicator when the car is cold.

By the time things warm up - all returns to normal!! The drive to work (Around 8 Km) is just enough - the first time they behave correctly is turning into the car park at work!

I was told that crap in the trailer plug can cause indicator weirdness.... it's as clean as a whistle..

Any ideas

Mark

**drivesafe** · 21st May 2006, 11:35 AM

Hi Bytemrk, I’m only taking a guess as I don’t know how the D2s are set up, but have you got a solid state blinker can, if so it sounds a bit like a bad solder joint but the same token, it could also be a loose connection.

Remember, these are just guesses.

Cheers and have fun finding the problem.

**Bytemrk** · 21st May 2006, 12:02 PM

Thanks drivesafe,

The plan for the afternoon was to drag out the Rave wiring diagram and see if I can see where their might be a loose joint or something...

I think this one could be a pain....

I'll let you know what I find.

Cheers, Mark

**drivesafe** · 21st May 2006, 03:04 PM

The D3 blinkers are controlled by one of the vehicles computers.

Even the the clicking sound is an artificially generated sound.

A lot of the electronics found on the D3 was tested and used on later D2s so you will probably need to know exactly which system you have installed in your model.

Cheers and sorry I can’t be of much help.

**camel_landy** · 21st May 2006, 06:07 PM

Dunno... Must be something about Oz in general!

The indicators on the 110 went up the swanny while I was over there, couldn't work out what it was. Wiring fine, changed the flasher unit 3 times... Couldn't work it out. It eventually just sorted itself out!

The only thing I can put it doen to is lack of usage while belting across the bush....

M

**one_iota** · 21st May 2006, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by camel_landy

Dunno... Must be something about Oz in general!

The indicators on the 110 went up the swanny while I was over there, couldn't work out what it was. Wiring fine, changed the flasher unit 3 times... Couldn't work it out. It eventually just sorted itself out!

The only thing I can put it doen to is lack of usage while belting across the bush....

M

Funny you should mention that.

Mine go AWOL on hot days with the aircon on.

Jiggle the flasher can and all is good... be blowed if I can figure that one out!

**Ace** · 21st May 2006, 06:33 PM

Never heard of that one, maybe you will need to start indicating 30-40secs before you get to each intersection. Matt

**George130** · 21st May 2006, 06:35 PM

Don't do that in Canberra! They have laws, only indicate once you have turned or changed lanes.
Maybe your indicaters have two modes Canberra and normal

**Bytemrk** · 21st May 2006, 07:34 PM

Never heard of that one, maybe you will need to start indicating 30-40secs before you get to each intersection. Matt

That's exactly what I have to do...... but in the morning on the way to work... I stuggle to keep the brain 40 seconds in front

.

Searched around today.... couldn't find anything loose..

.... maybe the truck is just after some attention

Mark

**hiline** · 22nd May 2006, 08:21 AM

as catweasel would say...................

whats this electrickery

happy hunting mate...........

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