indicator light puts high load on alternator/battery

[Ozwiz]

Hi Guys,

Got a problem with my 1993 SSR-x model. Whenever I switch on the indicator light (right side) the battery guage oscillates like crazy no matter if the engine is on or off. Plus the interior/dash/indicator lights become really dim. It's only on the right side, left one is ok. What could be the problem?

Cheers,

[RodLeach]

Im in the same boat!!

Hasn't caused any issues so i chose to ignore it!!

Be interested to see the answer.

Both my batterys are pretty new an are both fine.

[hellmett]

Re

I would guess it's most probably a gauge issue rather than the indys actually putting load on the batteries.

Maybe a short or loose connection!

[NiftyNev]

Maybe a bad earth to a light on this side or it could be the indicator module located behind dash about in line with the top door hinge.

Nev

[GRASSMAN]

Deffo a bad earth, remove indy lamp and clean bulb & holder contacts, then body earth contacts. This should cure it, hope this helps.

[Ozwiz]

Thanks, guys, I'll check all connections esp the earths!