Indicators not working!

[aidanbree]

Hi,

I have just bought a 95 Chimaera and it has a problem with the indicators, they dont work! I knew it when I bought it but I presume that it must be an easy thing to resolve.

I checked most of the fuses, until I noticed that the hazard lights are functioning correctly so assumed that the problem cannot relate to the fuse box.....Whether this was a correct assumption I don't know.

Are there any known issues with the Chimaera indicators that might help me figure out what is wrong?

Thanks in advance for any information

Cheers

Aidan

[aidanbree]

Thanks for the help guys. Unfortunately I dont have a diagram of the fuse box so I am not sure which one could potentially be at fault. Does anyone know which one should be the indicators (if that is my problem)?

I noticed that the 20 amp fuse, 2 to the right of the hazzard lights (2x15 in a row just after the middle of the fuse box) looks a bit 'tired'. The fuse is a little worn, flexed as though it has taken a little heat. The contact is in place complete though.

I have a feeling I will need to invest in a book for my new toy......Any suggestions?

Cheers

Aidan

[aidanbree]

I have ordered the 'Bible' from amazon this morning so hopefully that will answer some questions.


Dave, I checked out your web page and saw your fuse box. Mine looks to be the same.

I checked the remainer of the fuses and even switched a few around (of the same type) but no joy.

I took a picture of a questionable loose wire which has a blue connector (clip) about 4 inches from the end which contains a resistor.....Cant work out how to post it.

[aidanbree]

I managed to resolve the issue I was having with my indicators with the kind help of Spend (aka Dave). Many thanks again Dave.

I thought I would leave the solution for anyone else who may have the same issue in the future

Symptoms:
Indicators do not work at all
Hazzards work correctly
Indicator lights also flash with alarm

Resolve:
Removed dashboard using www.chimaerapages.com/resources_dash.php
and www.tvrcc-south-wales.co.uk/tech%20info.asp

Removed relay box under dash to reveal diode which in my case the solder had cracked leading to a break in the circuit. I removed the diode from the spade connectors and re-soldered the joint (paying attention to the direction that the diode was in). I believe that sometimes the diode may need replaced.

Dave advised that I could have 'shorted' this connection to prove this was the problem. It would have worked as a temporary solution however the hazzard switch would also have acted as an ignition switch.

Once re-soldered, the indicators burst into life.

Many thanks again must go to Dave.

Cheers

Aidan