280i Indicator Q

[Andrewg1323]

Currently working on a 1981 280i Convertable and got a quick question on the indicators

When indicating the side markers (orange front and red rear) flash on during the indicators off cycle if that makes sense

I assume this is some form of earthing fault and not something TVR designed them to do?

Thanks in advance

[Wedg1e]

You would normally expect them all to light at the same time

Almost sounds as though it's a hazard light glitch...

[Andrewg1323]

So even the red sidemarkers at the rear should flash? Surely this doesn;t comply with MOT regs

[Wedg1e]

Andrewg1323 said:

So even the red sidemarkers at the rear should flash? Surely this doesn;t comply with MOT regs

Doh! Er, no, they shouldn't. Can't get my head around an earthing fault that would nake that happen though. 'Far as I recall, the hazards/ indicator circuit wasn't as electronic as they are nowadays so if the lights are off, they're off. There shouldn't be any current flowing that could escape to any of the other lamps...

[Andrewg1323]

Bugger thats another one on the todo list then!

Unfortunately it would appear stevie wonder redid the wiring in the dark on this car...

Still feeling the urge to buy it though....

[Wedg1e]

Andrewg1323 said:

Bugger thats another one on the todo list then!

Unfortunately it would appear stevie wonder redid the wiring in the dark on this car...

Still feeling the urge to buy it though....

Can't be that complicated, there's hardly any wiring on a wedge!

[grahamw48]

Whenever I've encountered similar problems on 'older' cars it seemed to end up being a bad earth.

[jeff m]

grahamw48 said:

Whenever I've encountered similar problems on 'older' cars it seemed to end up being a bad earth.

yep, and if you can't find it chamge the lens to yellow.