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My problem is when I switch on the leftside indicater lamp, the brake lamps on right and left sides start flushing. And when I turn on the ignition key the ignition lamp do not light up. When the engine is idling the ignition lamp do not light up, BUT as soon I run the engine, the ignition lamp lights up and don´t swich of before I switch of the engine. I hope someone understand me.
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Sounds like a grounding (earth) issue.
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Blown lamps sometimes cause weird behaviour remove the indicator lamp and the tail brake lamp on the problem side see if symptoms change
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Check the rear earth wires
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In this order, I would check:
- Earthing points for lights
- Bulb holders
- The alternator wiring
- The alternator
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No I agree a typical earthing problem.
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yep, earth issue. To prove a point I'd run a separate and known good earth wire to the bulb holder/lamp.
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Yes I'd be very surprised if earthing wasn't the cause.
When I ran my Reliant Scimitar GTE being a fibreglass body meant that each earth wire has to be a separate feed which caused many strange symptoms.
Well worth checking the main battery to engine earth out by bypassing it with a heavy duty jump lead.
Good Luck.
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