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 Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 7:30 am |
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basically im having a few issue with my car, when i flash my lights my stereo will cut out, when i wind my window up to top, the abs light flashes, and mfd dims....when i indicate the mfd flashes in time with the indicators...when i start the car the doors lock them selves ~(it hasnt got auto locking on there)
just wondering if this could be a bad earth problem, and if it is.....where would i start lookin for the possible earths
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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 7:53 am |
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Location: Somerset
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try a bsi reset.......
Put the driver's window down, lift the bonnet and ensure all equipment is switched off.
Ensure all doors are closed and remove key from the ignition.
Wait for 3 minutes, disconnect the vehicle battery and wait 15 seconds.
Reconnect the vehicle battery, wait a further 10 seconds (do not open doors.).
Switch on the side lights through the driver's window.
Switch on the ignition and check system's functionality.
Hold lock button on key down for 10 seconds.
Remove key open & close door test central locking system.
Start the engine and complete the system's check.
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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 9:07 am |
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when i operate my windows my interior light goes dim. when i press my horn (air horn mind) the headlights go dim. not sure if these are problems as such
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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 9:11 am |
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the headlights radio etc run off the same circuit so if you have somethin (air horn) that draws more power then standard one it will take the power from else where in this case the lights etc.
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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 9:50 am |
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| dan_pug206sport wrote: |
| the headlights radio etc run off the same circuit so if you have somethin (air horn) that draws more power then standard one it will take the power from else where in this case the lights etc. |
so am i right in thinking that they all would use the same earth with it?
and already tried the bsi softboot to no avail
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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 10:05 am |
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Location: Raunds, Northamptonshire
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just follow the earth straps from the batt to the chassis.
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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 10:18 am |
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| NorthantsBen wrote: |
| just follow the earth straps from the batt to the chassis. |
are they the only earths for the dash and windows ect?...i havent a clue when it comes to wiring.
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Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 6:36 am |
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| NorthantsBen wrote: |
| just follow the earth straps from the batt to the chassis. |
where abouts do the earths run off the battery?
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Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 7:42 am |
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Go to batt, follow the earth cables from the - side of the batt. They dont go far.
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Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 8:51 am |
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cool will have a gander shortly, im hoping to spot something looking a miss, if not....its back to the drawing board
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Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 7:11 pm |
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| dan_pug206sport wrote: |
| the headlights radio etc run off the same circuit so if you have somethin (air horn) that draws more power then standard one it will take the power from else where in this case the lights etc. |
My headlights dim when i press the brakes too. other stuff does it too but i can't remember what. Still think this is normal?
Sorry to thread jack btw 
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Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 1:07 pm |
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well i think ive fixed the problem, zero issues since the weekend...the bolt on the fuse box under the engine, with the live connected to it, had become a little loose, only a couple of turns so tightened it up, and everything has been good since, so hopin thats the last of it
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Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 11:35 am |
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fuse box under the engine??? 
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Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 11:38 am |
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under the bonnet,
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Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 11:41 am |
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yeh that's that's what you meant!! needed to make sure though!! 
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