Circuit Question, Fuses. (on Immobiliser Press, Indicators Flash Problem)

[geno8r]

I have an aftermarket immobiliser on my car. When you press the button the doors lock & the engine is immobilised. To let you know this has happened all indicators flash once for locking, twice when unlocking.

Now when I press the button, only the drivers side indicators flash when locking / unlocking. So only 3 out of 6 flash. (driver side, front / side /rear)

All indicators used to flash perfect, but since some recent electrical mod / changes, all indicators are not flashing when the immobiliser button is pressed. (but yes all left / right side indicator do work when using the indicator stalk)

Below is a history of recent events to help troubleshoot at which point my problem starts occurring.

1. front passenger side indicator stops working, fuse is still fine, & all indicators (except for passenger side front) flash when pressing immobiliser button.

2. Go to an auto electrician to get a no load flash unit installed (to fix up my indicator speed due to 5 watt globes at front). Installed & indicator speed back to normal.

3. At same time get auto electrician to look at the front passenger side indicator which is still not working. Accidentally (from a jiggle of a wire I guess) the front passenger side indicator is now working again.

4. On the drive home, turning left, the indicator fuse blows & I loose all indicators. I guess it was front a driving vibration / jiggle again. (make it home safely)

*from here below I think at some point the new problem has occurred 'immobiliser press, driver side indicators only flash*

5. Buy fuse, replace the blown. Test indicators, instantly blows the new fuse.

6. Disconnect the front passenger side indicator, install new fuse. All indicators work except the disconnected front passenger side.

7. Today, check positive & negative lines to front passenger side indicator, rewire & cover with electrical tape. Install new fuse. All indicators flashing fine. But, when on immobiliser press, still only the driver side is flashing.

Also, I had to replace the hazard fuse, this was blow when the indicator fuse was blow. Is it possible another fuse has been blow?

Thanks for the long read & help

Cheers,

Edited July 24, 2006 by geno8r

[CrAzY-BoY]

all new alarms have fuses for the indicator outputs, its to stop people shorting out the indicators like they do in gone in 60 seconds. so track down where your alarm is and it should have 2 fuses outside the unit.

i hope that makes sence

[geno8r]

Hmmm I had a look but couldn't find it (the fuses that is). thanks for the reply, might have too see an auto electrician (again )

Edited July 25, 2006 by geno8r

[geno8r]

Yeah took it to the auto electrician. Took him like half an hour to find it, hidden up behind the steering rack 'or something' :|

[CrAzY-BoY]

so what did it end up being?

[geno8r]

owww sorry, yes it was the fuse. & the fuse was hidden away

[CrAzY-BoY]

cool, glad you got it sorted dude

[geno8r]

yepo, thanks for the tip.