Baxter Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 I've found out why my front left indicator on my Vitesse 6 convertible has recently stopped flashing - the wire has become detached from the spring-loaded positive contact button. Can't see how to repair, so assume I need a new L584 back plate. But how do I reach the nut the far side of the unit, deep in the recess? I can't even contort myself to get my finger to touch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Can you not remove the grille to gain better access? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPearce Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 You probably need to take the headlights out to get enough access to one of them. That's what I've always done on the Vitesse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve AKA vitessesteve Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 +1 to comment from Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve AKA vitessesteve Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 I have a flexi nut driver that fits the hex head on jubilee clips. You might be able to use a similar tool to help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baxter Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 Thanks for your help. I'll go back and take the headlamp out. I already have a flexi-driver with various bits, so maybe that will work. Typical classic car timing that I've only just had the headlamps out to fit LEDs and spent ages tidying up the cables and securing the control units. Hopefully I won't disturb much of that work. If not I'll just tell myself that's why we love this hobby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxter Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 Anyone know if the backplate of these L584 units is handed, or just the lens and rubber seal? I need a LH base but can only find a RH one in driving distance to get today. The seller says there's a slight curve at the top, but I can only see this on the seal. In the picture below it looks like I could just flip the unit over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxter Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 I worked it out...back plate is the same either side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 those modern repro ones don`t have the metal divider between the 2 bulbs,i saw Colin Lindsay made some out of a chocolate tin on his ones. S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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