Indicator not working

ScreenNameFE56A5E302
ScreenNameFE56A5E302 Forum Participant Posts: 2
edited March 2022 in Caravans #1

Hello, my off side indicator isn't working on my Avondale Godiva. I've checked all the wiring in the black plug on the van, no joy. I've even changed the 13- 7 pin adapter. The fuses seem OK and the bulbs isn't blown. Any ideas? I should have been pitch up behind a pub in the Peak District for the weekend ☹️

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  • JVB66
    JVB66 Forum Participant Posts: 22,892
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    edited March 2022 #2

     Have you tried cleaning the contacts in the bulb holders for the indicator.

    I would still try a new bulb

     

     

     

     

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited March 2022 #3

    You need to find out whether the fault is in the car or caravan. Can you connect your car to another trailer/caravan/trailer board? Have you got an indicator supply in the black socket on the car? If yes, how far into the caravan does it get? 

  • ScreenNameFE56A5E302
    ScreenNameFE56A5E302 Forum Participant Posts: 2
    edited March 2022 #4

    Thanks for getting back to me. We now think it's the relay or other component that isn't putting enough voltage to the indicator. 

  • jennyc
    jennyc Forum Participant Posts: 957
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    edited March 2022 #5

    Beware checking for volts.

    A  corroded contact may well pass enough volts to show 12V on your meter, but it may not pass enough current to energise the bulb. You need to test with a bulb, soldered to a probe, with the other side earthed. Once you’ve made up the tester, keep it in your tool box.

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited March 2022 #6

    Good point. Many moons ago, I was asked to look at a none working interior fan on a car. Had volts to the fan when switched but wouldn't work .... but fan would work when 12 volts from the battery was applied directly. Fault eventually traced to a plug/socket through the bulkhead .... a wire had all been cut through & had left about 2 strands.

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