geofreygachie Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Hello All, I am puzzled by a problem that cropped up yesterday at night.I am having a problem with the left indicator function and horn.Anytime I indicate left the system blows the fuse,the same happens when i press the hazard indicator.I replaced the fuse to test and noted that indicating right does not blow the fuse.The left indicate function blows a fuse at the fuse box below the steering column which is rated at 7.5 A or a 15A at the engine bay.The 15A affects the horn.What could be the problem ????? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet__SR Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Have you checked the bulb by any chance lol? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geofreygachie Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 (edited) Can a bulb make a fuse to blow ? Edited July 31, 2016 by geofreygachie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geofreygachie Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 Have you checked the bulb by any chance lol? I had a look earlier in the day and it seems ok, but I didn't think of swapping with the right side one . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richardc9052 Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Put a capless bulb in place of fuse.It will light up if there is a short. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flaminsam Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 As Richard said. But for it to blow a fuse like that it must be a dead short. Replaced any bulbs recently? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geofreygachie Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 As Richard said. But for it to blow a fuse like that it must be a dead short. Replaced any bulbs recently? The only bulb i have changed was an indicator but its on the right hand side and the problem i am experiencing is on the left hand side. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H_D Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 if the bulb is bridging on itself it will make your fuse blow. change bulbs again and report back they are only 99p each Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geofreygachie Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 if the bulb is bridging on itself it will make your fuse blow. change bulbs again and report back they are only 99p each I will try that tomorrow and report back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geofreygachie Posted August 5, 2016 Author Share Posted August 5, 2016 I had a thorough check on Wednesday and i didn't find a short circuit , what i noted is that i had to press the front left indicator bulb for it to work, I tested the system for a couple of times and all was well.I tried to clean the socket contacts and i was happy to have fixed the problem.FFWD..... this morning i hopped into the vehicle and the indicators were not working again infact the fuse had blown and now all the indicators/hazard + horn are not functional.I think its time for me to visit a pro on this since its now beyond me.Very frustrating. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geofreygachie Posted August 8, 2016 Author Share Posted August 8, 2016 I managed to have the system working again by replacing the bulbs on the left hand side .So far so good.Thanks to everyone who helped me resolve this mystery. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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