Indicators not working

[steven]

I have recently reassembled the steering column after a steering box rebuild. I cannot get the indicators to work. Have double checked all wiring but all I get with the ignition on and turning the stalk right or left is a steady dash indicator light and no lights,front or rear. I have fitted a new can, same problem. any suggestions?
Update, I made a lead and bypast the 2 leads to the can, battery lead and stalk lead. Operating stalk operates all indicators steady lights. Reconnected can, no lights but steady dash warning light?

 

[Alpine James]

I had a similiar problem when I purchased the SV. It never occured to me or did I find it documented anywhere that the ground path was through the screws that bold the signal light lenses on.

James

 

[Chuck Ingram]

I had a similiar problem when I purchased the SV. It never occured to me or did I find it documented anywhere that the ground path was through the screws that bold the signal light lenses on.

James

So very true.
I eliminated that type of ground.I now use a small bolt with a similar head.I attached a clip held on by a second bolt and wired that to a very good ground.No more problems

 

[Tom H]

Quick test for ground. Do the tail lights and parking lights work?

Tom

 

[steven]

OK, yes all other lights work. I found an old indicator can in my pile of parts. When connected all works well with the indicator lights but no flash. Did a Google on it and have ordered 2 replacements from a Triumph stag parts place in england. will wait and see if that solves the problem

 

[Ken Ellis]

Steven,
Is the car engine running when you test? How's your battery voltage? If my battery is low, the old-school flasher won't flash. When the car is running, it does fine. I've since replaced with a solid state substitute, which works well. Battery is topped up, due to driving (yea!) so I don't know if it will have the same low-voltage characteristics.

Ken