Intermittent lights and electrical faults
Annoying rather than dangerous.
Symptoms
Lights flicker, indicators flash erratically, gauges jump.
Likely cause
Corroded earth points between aluminium panels and the steel chassis, and old connectors.
Suggested fixes
Listed roughly in the order most owners try them.
- 1
Clean and remake earth points
Clean to bare metal, use stainless fasteners and coat with grease.
- Difficulty:
- Easy DIY
- Cost:
- £ (Under about £50 in parts)
- 2
Add extra earth straps
Run dedicated earth straps from the engine to the chassis and body.
- Difficulty:
- Easy DIY
- Cost:
- £ (Under about £50 in parts)
This is general guidance gathered from owner experience and workshop practice, not a substitute for a workshop manual or a qualified mechanic. Costs are rough parts-only guides. Brakes, steering and suspension work affects safety, so if in doubt have it checked professionally.
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