Electrical Gremlins

[Guest]

My 99/T 996 cab has developed a gremlin. The n/s indicators and repeaters (both front and rear) would not work when the high beam or/and fog lights are switch on. It works perfectly in the day and when only the side light or main beam is used. I cannot really say for certain when the problem developed as I cannot recall having to use the high beam or fog lights since purchase. Any ideas? Bought privately but with a full specialist inspetion that failed to reveal any problems, but that was 10 months ago.

Also, how many rear fog lights are meant to lit? I know most jap imports only have one and indeed you only need one (f/s) for MOT. However, only the n/s on mine lights up and its due its MOT next week. I have done all the buld/fuse checks. I have also investigated any short/open circuit in the rear light light cluster

Its a LHD.



any help would be appreciated

 

[ianbanneville]

Not sure about the electrical gremlins, but I can confirm that there is usually only one rear fog light wired (for the UK market). The odd thing is, there is a housing, complete with bulb, both sides!

 

[grant_goulding]

If your car is lhd that would explain the rear fog light. My near side one is all present but does not light. As for your other gremlins - it sounds to me like an earth problem. When the other lights are off the bulbs may be earthing through the dipped beam circuit. It sound difficult to imagine though. I would also taking a wire to the bulbs for a seperate earth (i.e from the negative side of the battery). Its worth a try.