Slightly comical problem with left blinker
#11
Unlikely that it is the stalk switch, because it just signals the BCU. The BCU signals the IDM behind the fuse panel to do the flashing for left or right. See factory wiring diagram on page 97 of 152 in the circuits manual of the D2 portion of the RAVE. Might try unplugging head lamps on that side to eliminate connector issues up front.
Last edited by Savannah Buzz; 11-21-2012 at 08:52 AM.
#12
The problem is definitely related to a grounding issue. Check your negative battery cable to make sure it tight.
Next remove your driver's side sunvisor (3bolts) and check the wire that feeds the vanity mirror light. Be sure to inspect as much of the wire as possible. Overtime that wire gets twisted and frayed from swinging the visor/mirror back and forth. Ask me how I know. I got a sweet deal on my Rover because the previous owner was having the same issues as you and after weeks of battling with the problem - sold it to me for dirt cheap.
If the drivers side checks out fine move over to the passenger side.
Next remove your driver's side sunvisor (3bolts) and check the wire that feeds the vanity mirror light. Be sure to inspect as much of the wire as possible. Overtime that wire gets twisted and frayed from swinging the visor/mirror back and forth. Ask me how I know. I got a sweet deal on my Rover because the previous owner was having the same issues as you and after weeks of battling with the problem - sold it to me for dirt cheap.
If the drivers side checks out fine move over to the passenger side.
Last edited by coors; 11-21-2012 at 08:47 AM.
#13
#15
So now all my left hand signals stay lit even when the blinker is not activated when my lights are on. They are not lit when the lights are off. Everything on the dash still flashes when the left blinker is turned on, but nothing flashes when the lights are on, but the signals are all lit all the time when the lights are on. I can't seem to figure out the source of this issue. Have any ideas?
#18
#19
So now all my left hand signals stay lit even when the blinker is not activated when my lights are on. They are not lit when the lights are off. Everything on the dash still flashes when the left blinker is turned on, but nothing flashes when the lights are on, but the signals are all lit all the time when the lights are on. I can't seem to figure out the source of this issue. Have any ideas?
#20
Well if you figure it out be sure to let me know. I've checked all grounds, fuses, and relays that I can get to and haven't found the problem yet...