Indicator Misterious extra front indicator lights - Page 2

Pottsy · 24th October 2006, 09:43

Removing the bumper doesn't look too bad - details here:
[HOW-TO] Install fog lights

richierich · 24th October 2006, 10:37

I am guessing using the second indicator as a position light is not as simple as swapping wires over, if you remove the smaller bulb from the indicator circuit will it make the bulbs flash quicker/slower, would something need adding to the circuit to mimic the presence of the smaller bulb. Could this be done by replacing the large indicator bulb with one of a wattage equal to the combined wattage of the smaller and larger combined?

Are there any legal issues having an Orange light permanently on at the front of the car, I can see it would be handy when pulling out of dark side roads etc.

TTDegs · 24th October 2006, 18:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nanucq

Hopefully, in fifteen years of driving, i've never seen such kind of bulb blowing

was that because it all went dark?

boom boom

sorry

fingers crossed it doesn't blow - although I would agree, I've never had a bulb go since my Mk1 Fiesta

AL56 · 24th October 2006, 20:52

The two bulbs in my front and rear indicator lights both work together.Also flash on remote locking so are not spare.

1.8 EX ishift alabaster silver,18" altimos,r/ camera,mud flaps,bespoke leather.

allan40alt · 24th October 2006, 22:12

In WoolyCivs pictures there is only one bulb, surely.

The curved side reflector makes the image appear slimmer and the eye is tricked into seeing it as an extra bulb, or have I failed to grasp the situation - again!

Maldax · 24th October 2006, 22:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nanucq

Hopefully, in fifteen years of driving, i've never seen such kind of bulb blowing

I thougt indicator's go all the time! is that not the reason for the fake clicking relay noise that you still get with indicators ? I have always had them poping

WoolyCiv · 24th October 2006, 23:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by allan40alt

In WoolyCivs pictures there is only one bulb, surely.

The curved side reflector makes the image appear slimmer and the eye is tricked into seeing it as an extra bulb, or have I failed to grasp the situation - again!

Nah, definitely 2 of them alan, look closely and you will see they have differently shaped glass envelopes.

damianscott71 · 25th October 2006, 01:12

Just had a good look at the indicators and I'd say that there's only one bulb. I think it's just a reflection.

allan40alt · 25th October 2006, 09:11

Well I bet if you remove the turn indicator bulb then the other one will disappear as well!

WoolyCiv · 25th October 2006, 20:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by damianscott71

Just had a good look at the indicators and I'd say that there's only one bulb. I think it's just a reflection.

Quote:

Originally Posted by allan40alt

Well I bet if you remove the turn indicator bulb then the other one will disappear as well!

Hope this proves you are both wrong

You can clearly see two differently shaped envelopes

Stef · 25th October 2006, 20:52

Mystery solved
I checked and removed the left side inner fender now, and there it was: 1 bulb not 2
Sorry guys but looking from the outside... (And I was not drunk..)
Thanks Allan40alt

AL56 · 25th October 2006, 21:26

Hi every one,only one indicator bulb.must go and get my eyes tested.Sorry

1.8 EX ishift alabaster silver,r/camera mud flaps 18"altimos bespoke leather

Stef · 25th October 2006, 21:50

Looking at the picture of WoolyCiv, you can almost see 4 bulbs

MC Hammer · 25th October 2006, 22:04

I have to admit to looking twice at it, you could easily mistake the reflection for a second bulb though.

WoolyCiv · 25th October 2006, 22:49

I was totally convinced - it must have been designed by Paul Daniels

CivPilot · 26th October 2006, 07:50

Think this is quite funny really. Sorry guys, I admit I looked too and thought that yes there was 2 bulbs, but was shocked that both worked when I flashed the hazards.
but on really close inspection you can just about make out that the second bulb is a reflection.

I just think it's really funny that its taken us 2 pages to find out

WoolyCiv · 26th October 2006, 20:09

Got to admit I was absolutely convinced there was two and had to LOL when I saw stef's photos.

Stef · 26th October 2006, 21:13

Well, I started this thing so I also ended it.
I even convinced my dealer, I knew something he did not….
Sorry again

pcr · 26th October 2006, 22:58

I'm really amused by this, have just had another look and can't believe there's only one bulb.

richierich · 27th October 2006, 10:23

Was only telling the wife and a bloke down the pub this last night, none of us could figure it out. Might keep this info to myself....

I bet anyone from the big H who are watching are wetting themselves, high 5's all round, confused the forum.

24th October 2006, 20:52	#24 (permalink)
AL56 Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd September 2006 Location: England Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Indicator Lights The two bulbs in my front and rear indicator lights both work together.Also flash on remote locking so are not spare. 1.8 EX ishift alabaster silver,18" altimos,r/ camera,mud flaps,bespoke leather.

25th October 2006, 21:26	#32 (permalink)
AL56 Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd September 2006 Location: England Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	No Extra Indicator Bulb Hi every one,only one indicator bulb.must go and get my eyes tested.Sorry 1.8 EX ishift alabaster silver,r/camera mud flaps 18"altimos bespoke leather

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads for: Misterious extra front indicator lights
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Electrics Rev Indicator li


This thread is about: Misterious extra front indicator lights, it's in Lights at the Honda Civic forum Civinfo; Removing the bumper doesn't look too bad - details here: http://www.civinfo.com/forum/showthread.php?t=510...

24th October 2006, 09:43	#21 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,486 Thanks: 22 Thanked 168 Times in 99 Posts iTrader: (0)	Removing the bumper doesn't look too bad - details here: [HOW-TO] Install fog lights

24th October 2006, 10:37	#22 (permalink)
richierich Smell My Cheese! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 1,847 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I am guessing using the second indicator as a position light is not as simple as swapping wires over, if you remove the smaller bulb from the indicator circuit will it make the bulbs flash quicker/slower, would something need adding to the circuit to mimic the presence of the smaller bulb. Could this be done by replacing the large indicator bulb with one of a wattage equal to the combined wattage of the smaller and larger combined? Are there any legal issues having an Orange light permanently on at the front of the car, I can see it would be handy when pulling out of dark side roads etc.

24th October 2006, 22:12	#25 (permalink)
allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,255 Thanks: 12 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	In WoolyCivs pictures there is only one bulb, surely. The curved side reflector makes the image appear slimmer and the eye is tricked into seeing it as an extra bulb, or have I failed to grasp the situation - again!

25th October 2006, 01:12	#28 (permalink)
damianscott71 Diesel Demon Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 1st July 2006 Location: Kempston, Bedfordshire Posts: 470 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Just had a good look at the indicators and I'd say that there's only one bulb. I think it's just a reflection.

25th October 2006, 09:11	#29 (permalink)
allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,255 Thanks: 12 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well I bet if you remove the turn indicator bulb then the other one will disappear as well!

25th October 2006, 21:50	#33 (permalink)
Stef Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 14th October 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 385 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Looking at the picture of WoolyCiv, you can almost see 4 bulbs

25th October 2006, 22:04	#34 (permalink)
MC Hammer Kids use a lot of space Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 16th June 2006 Location: UK Posts: 622 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I have to admit to looking twice at it, you could easily mistake the reflection for a second bulb though.

25th October 2006, 22:49	#35 (permalink)
WoolyCiv 12th June 2006 1.8EX Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th May 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,118 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I was totally convinced - it must have been designed by Paul Daniels

26th October 2006, 07:50	#36 (permalink)
CivPilot 您看了 Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 1st May 2006 Location: Surrey/Hants Posts: 446 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Think this is quite funny really. Sorry guys, I admit I looked too and thought that yes there was 2 bulbs, but was shocked that both worked when I flashed the hazards. but on really close inspection you can just about make out that the second bulb is a reflection. I just think it's really funny that its taken us 2 pages to find out

26th October 2006, 20:09	#37 (permalink)
WoolyCiv 12th June 2006 1.8EX Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th May 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,118 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Got to admit I was absolutely convinced there was two and had to LOL when I saw stef's photos.

26th October 2006, 21:13	#38 (permalink)
Stef Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 14th October 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 385 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Well, I started this thing so I also ended it. I even convinced my dealer, I knew something he did not…. Sorry again

26th October 2006, 22:58	#39 (permalink)
pcr Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th September 2006 Location: Shropshire Posts: 848 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I'm really amused by this, have just had another look and can't believe there's only one bulb.

27th October 2006, 10:23	#40 (permalink)
richierich Smell My Cheese! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 1,847 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Was only telling the wife and a bloke down the pub this last night, none of us could figure it out. Might keep this info to myself.... I bet anyone from the big H who are watching are wetting themselves, high 5's all round, confused the forum.