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Hi All,
Have a problem with my 2002 +8.
On starting up everything appears fine, if I use the indicators I lose the the power to all the dials on the dashboard apart from the clock. The headlights work but no indicators or brake lights but the hazard warning lights work. Seems to reset itself so next time I start all appears well until using the indicators.
Am thinking possibly bad earth or dodgy fuse, not sure.
Another Morgan mystery!
Anyone else had the same problem?
Any thoughts would be gratefully received.
Les Ellis
Putting the Plus 8 burble into the Cheshire countryside.
2002 +8
2018 Audi S1
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As a first step I would check the gauges to see if the cases are grounded, maybe connect a temporary wire from the case of a gauge to chassis to see if it cures the problem. Could be the dashboard ground connection has come adrift
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Mike Smith
2007 +4
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All my +8 (albeit 1994 vintage) electrical problems have been ground issues or loose connectors. I agree with Mike check the earthing of the indicators then check connectors for looseness as you may have a short occurring.
Bruce
1964 4/4 Series V Comp (Megan)
1994 +8 (Maurice)
2013 M3W (Olga)
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Thanks Mike and Bruce, will have a play tomorrow.
Les Ellis
Putting the Plus 8 burble into the Cheshire countryside.
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Les,
I agree with others, lack of neutral (earth) in the indicator circuit so when you operate, it has to 'steal' some from another circuit, sometimes as simple as corrosion in the bulb sockets (a known fault on Mogs)
The tell tale is your clock still working as it has its own dedicated live & neutral wires
Jon M
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