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C5 Help => C5 Support => Topic started by: James Foster on 05, April, 2010 - 17:27:30

Title: Fitting rear indicators question
Post by: James Foster on 05, April, 2010 - 17:27:30
Hi guys
Got round to fitting the original indicator kit and have made the holes and fitted the indicator units - something I wasn't all that sure about doing considering that I have trouble hanging pictures in the right place!

Fronts are wired up ready to go

Just a quick question about the rears as this appears a lot more complex - I assume that I need to snip through the looped red/white orange/white etc wires so that I can connect them to the junction unit. Is there any loop I shouldn't cut?  ???
Title: Re: Fitting rear indicators question
Post by: Karl on 05, April, 2010 - 19:42:31
Sorry mate, I've never had to fit indicators (mainly because they are so rare  :)) so I would only be quoting from the instructions.

If you're missing the instructions they are on Roys site ;
http://www.sinclairc5.com/acc_inst/acc_inst_indic_page_1.htm
Title: Re: Fitting rear indicators question
Post by: James Foster on 08, April, 2010 - 11:22:39
I had a look and there is another page for C5's with a slightly different wiring setup. It all became clear then.
Glad to say the indicators are now fully operational!
The more I get involved in this machine the more I appreciate how misrepresented and how well engineered they are. I originally bought it as a bit of a joke, but now I see it as an important bit of motoring history much like the Citroen DS, Mini or Jaguar E-Type. The very good Classic & Sportscar article sets the record straight now. Okay the motor is a bit weedy, but a stronger motor would have probably raised more legal obsticals.
I must admit I didn't realise the indicators were so rare and pricey now - I think they are probably worth more than my C5 itself
Not surprised that some members have retrofitted adapted car ones!
Now for the horn fitting....
Title: Re: Fitting rear indicators question
Post by: Karl on 08, April, 2010 - 21:56:54
Looks as though the "C5 grin" has develpoed into a full-blown addiction , just like the rest of us  ;D

Thanks for the update , it's good to hear you've sorted the snags  8)

The horn instructions are also on Roy's site if needed.