I need some help from the many experts on this forum as this intermittent problem is driving me (and my auto-electrician) nuts! I use my 2000 4.2TD to tow a horsefloat. On several occasions, when towing, my indicators/turn signals stop working….not safe when towing huge horse float. Auto electrician changes a fuse and checks that everything is OK and away we go and then a few trips later, it does it again. Luckily, I always notice the absence of the ‘indicator ticking’ before we are far from home.
Background – have had float since new (2003) and this has only been happening in last 12 months. Had same AE do a thorough check of all electrics in Patrol and float 3 months ago. Replaced electric tow unit then. Float has only been towed with my Patrol. Patrol never tows anything else. (I know…boring life for my Patrol, compared to what some of you get up to!) Brake lights, headlights, tail lights still work…just no indicators. This only happens when I have the horsefloat attached, but not on every occasion. Damned intermittent faults! When I got my Patrol in 2003, it used to blow the indicators if I pushed the hazard lights button. I got it fixed and have avoided using hazard lights, but mention it in case it is linked to my current problem.
Any suggestions?