Mirror Indicator Replaced - Puddle Not Working

[JSme]

Hi all,

 

Somewhat confused. An end of a bell kicked my wing mirror off a couple of weeks ago.

 

After stripping it down it needed a new indicator/puddle light only (bonus).

 

After buying a new nearside indicator/puddle light off ebay for £30 and fitting it, the puddle light doesn't work on this side, but is fine on the driver's side.

 

Any ideas? 

 

 

 

 

[adamal]

There is a separate mini loom for the puddle light that comes of the main loom for the mirror wiring. The part number is 1Z0949101CC. Perhaps that got damaged too. They are about a tenner, see:

http://www.skodaparts.com/product/octavia-indicator-wiring-loom-2004-2008-31991#

[Tilt]

I assume you have checked the bulb is working :think: .

 

(edit) I assume you have a bulb in it, Lol.

Edited 29 May, 2015 by Tilt

[adamal]

I of course assumed that too...

[JSme]

Thanks Guys

 

Does the mini loom control the indicator as well?

 

If so I doubt it's damaged as the indicator works fine.

 

Um - I must confess I assumed a bulb was present rather than checked........he says whilst heading outside

[adamal]

Its only for the puddle light I believe.

[JSme]

Oh no, what noob. No bulb! I Put the old one in and worked fine!

 

Why someone would sell a new indicator without a bulb in it is beyond me.....

[adamal]

Ooops. Pretty sure my similar replacement came with one though.

[nick74]

My replacement definitely didn't come with a bulb as I can remember making the same mistake and spending some time pondering why the puddle light was no longer working!

[adamal]

Mine was a while ago to be fair when I first bought my car. Cost cutting no doubt...

[Tilt]

It was the most logical solution.

 

Glad to help.

Edited 29 May, 2015 by Tilt