Ford Ranger rear indicators / bad earth?

[hardtop110]

I've just returned from a little jaunt up north and as I was pulling into the street, the indicators started playing up. Not flashing, and the chime indicating I'd left the key in the ignition humming slightly. I tried the hazards and the rear stop/tail lights are flashing instead.

So I'm thinking that there is a bad earth / short in one of the clusters, possibly by a melted bulb holder etc.

Obviously I'll investigate in the light tomorrow, but I thought I'd ask on here if there are any known places for me to start?

Anyone had this and know where I should point the WD40 first?

[hardtop110]

Well I've had a look and the elecctrics are like an explosion in a spaghetti factory - its going to have to go in the the garage for them to look!

[Tyz05]

Check the trailer socket if you have one.

[hardtop110]

Check the trailer socket if you have one.

 

Bingo! Dodgey wiring in the towbar socket was the culprit!