Problems already...

1. DavidKent Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Trowbridge, Wiltshire Posts: 3769 A van...

   #1 16th February 2011, 10:17

   Hey guys,
   
   Back to the saxo world, and have my first problem...
   
   Driving along last night, my speedo lights went.
   
   On investigation, I have a tail light out. No dash lights and no side lights.
   
   Replaced the fuse and it blew straight away.
   
   Replaced tail bulb and removed sidelight bulbs, replaced fuse, and pop.
   
   Still nothing, it was very bumpy and very wet, any ideas?
   
   Cheers guys
2. VTHall Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2010 Telford Posts: 4501 Black corsa c SXI.

   #2 16th February 2011, 10:51

   water on them hence the continual blowing of the fuse?
3. Larcomes Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Portsmouth Posts: 242 Mk2 2003 Black Saxo VTR

   #3 16th February 2011, 10:54

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by DavidKent Hey guys, Back to the saxo world, and have my first problem... Driving along last night, my speedo lights went. On investigation, I have a tail light out. No dash lights and no side lights. Replaced the fuse and it blew straight away. Replaced tail bulb and removed sidelight bulbs, replaced fuse, and pop. Still nothing, it was very bumpy and very wet, any ideas? Cheers guys

   Had exactly the same issue last night, although mine was caused bu a fook of massive pothole or atleast i assume thats why it went - also my airbag light and engine management light came on around the same time....
   
   Jump in her this morning, gave the fuses a check over a little wiggle and replaced any blown fuses/bulbs, gave her a good run up moterway and back then turned everything on and they work fine again now. engine management light and air bag light went out on there own
4. DavidKent Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Trowbridge, Wiltshire Posts: 3769 A van...

   #4 16th February 2011, 10:54

   Can't seem to find anything, no signs of water anywhere, nothing seems even damp, not sure where else to check
5. DavidKent Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Trowbridge, Wiltshire Posts: 3769 A van...

   #5 16th February 2011, 10:55

   Makes sense bud, I'll try again later though no signs of anything. Massive pot hole ties up though!
6. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

   #6 16th February 2011, 15:44

   Disconnect rear lights from the car, replace fuse. Does it still blow. YES=disconnect front lights /dashboard plug and try again
   NO = Fault with a rear light cluster. etc etc
   
   Trial and error approach unless you have a multimeter i'm afraid.
7. DavidKent Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Trowbridge, Wiltshire Posts: 3769 A van...

   #7 16th February 2011, 18:00

   Did as you said, switched on and re plugged all back in one by one, no faults found but all fixed!
   
   Cheers
8. bourney Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 121

   #8 17th February 2011, 00:32

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by DavidKent Did as you said, switched on and re plugged all back in one by one, no faults found but all fixed! Cheers

   haha bonus. French electrics are ridiculously shite!