Dreaded Hymer lights woe

[BusyBuilder]

Checked the Hymer over, pre MOT all okay.

Something must have gone wrong on the way (15 mile run) as neither front DRL's or indicators are working. Headlights are okay as are rear indicators (flashing really quickly though) and rear lights are okay.

So looks like I need the replacement wiring harnesses. Or could it be a fuse ???

Can someone point me in the direction of where to get the better quality replacement types please.

 

[paddymcc]

I think they are available from Travel world for £50. Discount for members of Hymer Owners Group?

 

[BusyBuilder]

Thanks found lazeecamper sell them.

 

[BusyBuilder]

Does this look like the original wiring harness, fabric covered ?

 

[Lenny HB]

Yes that looks original, if you take a loom off (absolute bars*ed to get unplugged from the ballast unit) push back the brading and look at the insulation along the wire you will probably find what looks like cuts around the insulation. Poor quality PVC that has cracked allows moisture to get in and the wire corrodes. You may even find a wire completely broken.

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[Gingernuts]

Which model/year Hymer have the lighting harness problems?

 

[Lenny HB]

Which model/year Hymer have the lighting harness problems?

A Class with the plastic headlamps from 2016, the Dynamic Line was the first with these lights.

 

[Gingernuts]

A Class with the plastic headlamps from 2016, the Dynamic Line was the first with these lights.

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Thanks Lenny

 

[BusyBuilder]

I've just read the 9 page thread on these light looms, I've ordered two from Lazeecamper.

 

[Lenny HB]

I've just read the 9 page thread on these light looms, I've ordered two from Lazeecamper.

Did you bother to check them first?

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[Stewart J]

Examples of how the wires fail ie cracking insulation can be hard to see or find until you bend the wires.

 

[BusyBuilder]

Lazeecamper were super quick getting my new wiring harnesses to me, got a small discount via HOG too.

Lenny, I didn't check them, before hand, after reading through the 9 pages I thought I'll just replace them. The cables used do look heavier gauge as well.

Thanks for all the help.

 

[Lenny HB]

Are they all working now?

I repaired mine myself and made sure I had tools on board for an on the road repair when travelling.

 

[BusyBuilder]

Those side ones are a pig to get off.
Checked original ones, I think they've been replaced as they look like they've been off before, some clips on headlights missing, also found at least 2 breaks in each side. All works now.

 

[Lenny HB]

Those side ones are a pig to get off.

I did warn you.

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