Side markers

[kinga]

Hi all.
I assume the side marker lights are supposed to come on with the lights? Mine don't!
Took the lens off yesterday and both mine appear to have working bulbs and wires going to them. They have orange bulbs in.
Any suggestions s where to look first?
Thanks.

[broady_6]

Orange bulbs makes it sound like indicator repeaters to me. Esther than side lights

[kinga]

Yeah, I thought that when I saw the bulbs.
I will have to try and trace the wires as they go through the wing to see where they are connected to..when it stops raining!!

[sparkywig]

They should be connected at the steering column terminal strip. I converted mine to repeaters, but you'll need to drop the column for access.
From left to right, terminal 2 is left indicator and terminal 6 is right indicator. Terminals 3 and 5 are the original side marker connections.

[kinga]

Many thanks for the info sparkywig..I'll take a look.

[miketyp3]

For euro spec cars they are parking lights as standard, so with the main lights off and the ignition key out, moving the indicator arm should light up one side or the other.

[kinga]

Feel a bit stupid..they do work with the indicators!
Only had the car 3 years and just discovered this.

[sparkywig]

Every day's a school day

[broady_6]

You're welcome

[Marko]

Feel a bit stupid..they do work with the indicators!
Only had the car 3 years and just discovered this.

yes, they're indicators, changed colour to match front and rear indicators! they would look odd amber!

[kinga]

Thanx.
Can't believe I never noticed having had the car for 3 years.
Still mint..still loving it..credit to your resto skills that it's still so mint mate!