Classic Mini turn signals won't work
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You could also disconnect and remove the turn signal switch and make sure it's not shorted out internally. It's pretty easy to do with an ohm meter and a little time.
Good luck!
Jeff
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Check the connections at the fuse box for corrosion and firm connections.
Check the grounds for corrosion
Make sure your bulb filaments are not burned out. Sometimes one bad filament wipes out use of the F & R on that side.
Check the relay - replace if necessary - 2 pole 12V 552 (?) I think
Check the grounds for corrosion
Make sure your bulb filaments are not burned out. Sometimes one bad filament wipes out use of the F & R on that side.
Check the relay - replace if necessary - 2 pole 12V 552 (?) I think
#10
I've usually found lighting problems to be a poor connection in one or more of the many bullet connectors in the wiring harness, more-so than bad bulbs, relays, or other components. Basically you just need to start at the turn signal end of the wire and trace it back as far as you can, pulling apart and re-seating all of the bullet connectors you find. The female single and double barrel connectors are especially prone to deterioration. There are several right behind the upper rail on the front panel that are pretty exposed to weather and vibration that seem to cause lots of problems. You should be able to bend the tabs that hold the harness under that piece and pull the harness out enough to get at all of the connectors.
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New classic owner here...
I have the same issue. Thanks for the info in this thread...now I want to run home and check the mini at lunch to see if it's a fuse!
I had one bulb that was out, but when I took off the front globe and wiggled it, the light came on. I took out the bulb and swapped it with the other side -worked fine. I blew into the light socket and some dirt came out...wiped the contacts and both bulbs now work. After that, no turn signal on either side...maybe I should have turned the lights off before I played with the bulbs!
I'm such a newbie.
I have the same issue. Thanks for the info in this thread...now I want to run home and check the mini at lunch to see if it's a fuse!
I had one bulb that was out, but when I took off the front globe and wiggled it, the light came on. I took out the bulb and swapped it with the other side -worked fine. I blew into the light socket and some dirt came out...wiped the contacts and both bulbs now work. After that, no turn signal on either side...maybe I should have turned the lights off before I played with the bulbs!
I'm such a newbie.
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Also check if your hazards are working. The hazard switch is one of the finest devised portions of the Lucas electrical web that flows throughout the Classic Mini. It is somehow wired into everything from the turn signals to the left front suspension. I always advise keeping a spare as it does it seems to be a quick fix to a number odd electrical ailments.
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Something "new" to add, the socket on mine is really touchy and the bulb lights up just fine, but the blinker filament does not. Touching it just a little bit made it start blinking. So I cleaned off the bulb and tried to clean the socket out a little and it seems to work fine now.
Also, a few people mentioned replacing the flasher unit -or at least checking the wires. There is a separate unit for the 4-ways and your Right/Left (there is on mine - '77). Hopefully these threads help whoever has this problem next
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