ardasaliah Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 Hi I know its not a supe but my (friends) punto has a problem and MOT is due soon. When I apply the foot brake while indicating left, the indicator light will either indicate slower or stop altogether. The break light also dims while the indicators flashing. I assume it has something to do with some possible electrical crossover of the wiring - anyone got any idea?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absz Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 sounds like bad earth connection on one of the rear lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 Sounds like a typical Fiat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 Ker-boot Not MkIV technical so I've moved it -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 Ker-boot Not MkIV technical so I've moved itYeah but you've put it in 'Off Topic'. Shouldn't it be in 'Non Supra Technical'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Apparently it is I made the concious decision to shift it to chit chat as it's an electrical fault on a Fiat, not something deeply propellor-head like a prototype twin cam engine or diff ratios I've been overruled though so I'll shut up -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest slow dog Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 check all the lighting earths mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Make a new earth to either of both lamps that will sort it. Extra earths wont do any harm. Saves checking all the old ones two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardasaliah Posted March 1, 2005 Author Share Posted March 1, 2005 Sorry I am quite thick. Can you explain how to make an earth from both lamps. Am I right in thinking that you just add a wire from one of the lamp conections (-) to the bodywork of the car?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Shouldn't worry about it I have never seem them test turn signals and brakes at same time on mot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasuprauk Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Sounds weird but it could be one of the bulbs I had a problem with my Honda doing strange things with the lighting, one of the bulbs was faulty and the element was touching the other. I replaced it and problem solved! Its a Fiat though, I had a Fiat courtesy car once, 250 miles on the clock and it broke down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Torch it and claim the insurance...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absz Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Sorry I am quite thick. Can you explain how to make an earth from both lamps. Am I right in thinking that you just add a wire from one of the lamp conections (-) to the bodywork of the car?? yep as you said just add a earth from body to lamp negative, clean all contacts on the lamp plugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardasaliah Posted March 1, 2005 Author Share Posted March 1, 2005 Shouldn't worry about it I have never seem them test turn signals and brakes at same time on mot. Hi had my supra in for an MOT and they did test breaks and the indicators at the same time - passed no probs of course. Thats whats got me onto the punto light problem as its MOT is due very soon. Ill try changing the bulbs but any other info on the earth thing would be great. touchwood had no other probs with it. So ill save the touching for another time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rafsen Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 its def a bad earth- can happen if a double filament bulb is placed the wrong way. check all the bulbs at the back making sure they are inserted correctly & as someone mentioned examine the bulbs making sure they're not duff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 deffo bad earth or wrong bulb check all lighting and renew as required!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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