Sounds like some sort of short on the RH indicator curcuit.

Have you got a multimeter?

You say that it does not do it when the wheel is straight ahead, this could mean there is an issue with the switch, or the wiring for the indicator around the steering column is shorting on something metal - steering column perhaps?

Have you checked the fuse layout? Is the EPAS system on the same fuse as the turn signals?

 

The EPAS has it's own 40A fuse, one of those big ones, like the smaller ones but much bigger, the indicator fuse is fuse 1, 10A in the passenger compartment fuse box. If the 40A EPAS fuse has not blown the fault is probably that the dash light for the EPAS only comes on. Paul

 

The EPAS has it's own 40A fuse, one of those big ones, like the smaller ones but much bigger, the indicator fuse is fuse 1, 10A in the passenger compartment fuse box. If the 40A EPAS fuse has not blown the fault is probably that the dash light for the EPAS only comes on. Paul

Is the 40A fuse for the EPAS motor? Is there any way the EPAS ECU is on fuse 1?

Know of anything else that is on fuse 1? Dash illumination maybe? He said the dash lights go out when it happens?

 

Remove each RH indicator bulb in turn and see if the fuse blowing stops.....then you've found your culprit!

 

Are you sure the power steering is on a seperate fuse because when i indicate and blow the fuse the power steering goes as well.

 

Hi
I have a 1997 216 cabriolet which is doing exactly the same, did anyone solve this, any clues
thanks in advance

 

check the boot wiring loom where it meets the main loom at the nearside boot hinge, wires are known to break and short there, but it can be difficult to locate the break.

 

check the boot wiring loom where it meets the main loom at the nearside boot hinge, wires are known to break and short there, but it can be difficult to locate the break.

I looked at mine about a year ago an found that the insulation had gone brittle in most of the loom. The OP has probably got the same and a short is happening back there across a number of circuits - brake lights, heated rear windscreen, etc. It's the first place I would look.

 

hi
thanks for prompt reply, you have to excuse my ignorance whats an OP
if that is the prob are looms interchangeable ie from rover 200/25 to 216 convertible

thanks in advance

 

No problem. OP = original poster. The person who started the thread.

Looking back over it, I have realised that I totally mised the fact we're talking about an F. My advice was to do with a 200/25 and I apologise for any confusion.

Still, the same thing is true even if the car is different. Look for shorts in areas of the loom that are exposed to the elements. Specifically, where body panels meet and the cables are chanelled through rubber conduits.

 

thanks for reply
I've got a 216 cabriolet that I have this problem with , I will check this out if I still have the prob i 'll post here
once again thanks

 

solved?

David, did you solve this? My right indicator on my MGF 1.8 also blows a fuse under my dashboard which then shorts my indicators, temperature gauge and rev gauge. When the immobiliser kicks in a further fuse then blows in the bonnet. Pretty inconvenient, all things considered.

Not sure this is one I can fix myself, so aside from any tips, any knowledge of a mobile auto-electrician in East London would also be appreciated!

 

my solution

I didn't have time to wait for answer before trying to get this solved. Got a pickup to take it to an auto-electrician this morning.

I'm told that the indicator relay was sticking, which was causing various bits and pieces to short. Various bits and pieces needing replacing and wires needing re-soldering.

Total cost: £60 for pickup, £217.50 for diagnostic, service and parts