In my '77 Midget, the turn signals didn't work either. It turned out to be
the hazard switch that was bad. You might benefit from the electrical
diagram in the Bentley Manual to trace the circuit. Haynes Manual diagrams
are usually suspect!
Allen Hefner
Norristown PA
On 5/2/06, Dale Gleason <inaverysmallroom@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hullo:
> I am a new owner of my first Midget. A 1974. I have been an admirer for
> some
> time now.
> I am currently cleaning it up and reworking the rough bits.
> I have a question concerning the blinker signal lights.
>
> I am attemtping to track down why the indicator turn flashers are not
> working.
> I want to check the fuse first. But ...
> The manuals all tell one to look behind the 'right facia' to find the fuse
> (encased in a steel box).
> Pardon my ignorance....
> What / where is the "facia" ?
> The dash ? The front right quarter panel ? Do I need to pull the dashboard
> off?
>
> I have already replaced all of the fuses in the engine compartment.
> All lights work. (hazards, brights, sidelamps)
> The Horn, dashboard meters, and signal flashers are all giving me
> electrical
> problems at the moment.
>
> If the fuse appears to be fine,
> I suppose checking the voltage/amp with a meterlight and possibly
> replacing
> the flasher piece might be next..?
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