Nearside Front Turn Indicator and Repeater Not Working

[JWzed]

As per the title, both the front nearside indicator and corresponding wing repeater have stopped working. The nearside rear is working but at a faster than normal blink rate, as is the dashboard LH indicator light. This in my mind would normally suggest that a one of the bulbs has gone.

I have done the easy bit and checked that although not working the repeater bulb is in fact ok.

Before I start taking the inner wing access plate off to get at the bulb unit, my question is :- are the front bulb holder and side repeater wired in series so that if the front bulb fails then the repeater stops working as well?

[Steve_D]

No they are not in series.

Steve

[QBee]

You possibly already had the side repeater shorted out or the connector dropped off, and now the front bulb has blown, causing the faster flashing, the issue has become obvious.

[JWzed]

Thanks for the replies.
On further investigation, both nearside front and side repeater bulbs are tested as being ok, but are not flashing when operated. Rear does work, but with a high blink rate.
Now suspect a wiring fault. Car gone to local TVR specialist for further diagnosis.

[QBee]

Fast blink usually means one or more bulb is shorted out or failed.

[JWzed]

I agree, but have checked the bulbs and bulb holders and the are all ok. Can only now think there is a wiring fault somewhere, possibly under the dashboard. Car electrics are not my strong point so have handed the job over to my local TVR garage.

[JWzed]

Just to complete this thread.
Fault found. Broken wire in the loom down and in front of the radiator.
Thanks to RPB Motors, Callington, Cornwall.