Indicator light stopped working

PostPost by: b-havers » Fri May 11, 2007 9:52 am

The front left indicator light on my '71 +2S stopped working the other day.

I guess the bulb was blown, so I boght a new one. Still no function.
Turned out to be a lot of oxyde (??) in the bulb-holder.

No easy access; is there any way fixing this apart form buying new light?
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PostPost by: Jason1 » Fri May 11, 2007 12:08 pm

Hi

I have found that bathroom cleaner the kind that cleans limescale from taps, cleans electrical contacts lovely.

It's worth a try :D

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PostPost by: Frank Howard » Fri May 11, 2007 1:07 pm

Bjorn,

I use a Dremel wire wheel and cup brush. If the wire wheel is too large, wait until it's worn down to the proper size. I always keep a worn one in the tool box. After you're done, a little dielectric grease wouldn't hurt either.

Did you purchase the Marcos?
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