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Finch661
Joined: 19 Feb 2009 Posts: 163 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 10:19 am Post subject: Midget indicators |
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i have an odd indicator at the problem. when i signal right the indicators flash really quickly (so quickly that the tell tale doesnt even light up), both right hand bulbs work. The weird thing is that if the steering wheel is pulled out a bit (there is slight vertical movement) the problem goes away....
whats going on?
cheers _________________ 1985 Mini Mayfare (1275)
1976 Mg Midget 1500 |
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Uncle Alec
Joined: 14 Jan 2008 Posts: 734 Location: Manchester
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Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 11:22 am Post subject: |
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Something drastic. The current is passing to earth with not much impedence. Get it checked out right away; disaster looms (forgive the pun). |
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Finch661
Joined: 19 Feb 2009 Posts: 163 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 12:00 pm Post subject: |
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cheers for the reply. i am guessing it must be something in the stalks because of the wheel causing it? _________________ 1985 Mini Mayfare (1275)
1976 Mg Midget 1500 |
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Uncle Alec
Joined: 14 Jan 2008 Posts: 734 Location: Manchester
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Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 12:04 pm Post subject: |
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Midget expert required, but it does sound that way. |
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Finch661
Joined: 19 Feb 2009 Posts: 163 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 12:10 pm Post subject: |
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i will take the cowling and the wheel off, and see whats going on! _________________ 1985 Mini Mayfare (1275)
1976 Mg Midget 1500 |
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victor 101
Joined: 03 Apr 2009 Posts: 446 Location: East Yorkshire
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Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 2:49 pm Post subject: |
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You shouldnt need to take the wheel off for your indicator problem but while the cowlings off try and find out why your column has so much play in it. |
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Finch661
Joined: 19 Feb 2009 Posts: 163 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 3:27 pm Post subject: |
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ok will do that. i know its odd, its always been like that. will have a good look around! _________________ 1985 Mini Mayfare (1275)
1976 Mg Midget 1500 |
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Penman
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4756 Location: Swindon, Wilts.
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Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 3:56 pm Post subject: |
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Hi
If the column is a rigid one (ie not adjustable for length) then any movement along the column axis can only be at the ends.
Top end, movement on the splines, oir bottom end could be excess float in the box or R&P; or the box/R&P is not fixed down securely. _________________ Bristols should always come in pairs.
Any 2 from:-
Straight 6
V8 V10 |
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Nic Jarman
Joined: 05 Oct 2008 Posts: 1031 Location: Stoke by Clare, Suffolk
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Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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I have just had a look at steering column and there is no vertical movement and I have about 1mm in and out movement. The steering shaft goes into the fixed outer at the indicator stick so there should be no chance of the wires chafing here. I can only think that a wire is caught in the upper mount and a fault like this should be sorted ASAP. _________________ 1936 Morris 8 Series 1
1973 MGB roadster
1977 MG Midget 1500
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Finch661
Joined: 19 Feb 2009 Posts: 163 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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aye you might be right. i also noticed that my indicator cancellers dont work either. and the right indicator problem seems to be alos happen when i turn the wheel right as well. def something is catching _________________ 1985 Mini Mayfare (1275)
1976 Mg Midget 1500 |
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Nic Jarman
Joined: 05 Oct 2008 Posts: 1031 Location: Stoke by Clare, Suffolk
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Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 9:39 pm Post subject: |
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My cancellers dont work either. Not one to worry about. _________________ 1936 Morris 8 Series 1
1973 MGB roadster
1977 MG Midget 1500
Dax Rush |
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Finch661
Joined: 19 Feb 2009 Posts: 163 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 9:46 pm Post subject: |
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yeah, but they did work. its the first time my midget has been out for a few months. sigh my wee midget is getting old _________________ 1985 Mini Mayfare (1275)
1976 Mg Midget 1500 |
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Nic Jarman
Joined: 05 Oct 2008 Posts: 1031 Location: Stoke by Clare, Suffolk
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Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 10:06 pm Post subject: |
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Get your Midget out and drive it, OK fix it first, my Midget has done 10,000 miles in the last year and it is driving just great. I slide into the seat, slip on the shades, nudge it into 1st and smile. _________________ 1936 Morris 8 Series 1
1973 MGB roadster
1977 MG Midget 1500
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Finch661
Joined: 19 Feb 2009 Posts: 163 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 10:18 pm Post subject: |
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my midget has done 15000 miles in 34 years, poor wee car _________________ 1985 Mini Mayfare (1275)
1976 Mg Midget 1500 |
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Nic Jarman
Joined: 05 Oct 2008 Posts: 1031 Location: Stoke by Clare, Suffolk
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Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 10:34 pm Post subject: |
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Can I adopt your Midget? _________________ 1936 Morris 8 Series 1
1973 MGB roadster
1977 MG Midget 1500
Dax Rush |
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