Loose indicator keeps falling out

[v5er]

and hanging loose.

How do I fix this without resorting to superglue?

Also is it possible to seal it with plastic/rubber where it meets the front wing like on many other cars?

 

[akchappers]

Sounds like the easiest way would be to get a second hand one from a scrappy and sort it that way.
ak

 

[v5er]

Thanks - I'm not sure how a replacement unit will fix any better to the wing than the currently functional but loose unit.

 

[Slimy]

Chances are the light fixing has got a bent or broken fixing tab, so one from a scrapyard may still have all it's tabs in place and would fix itself better.

I did think the indicator came with a little rubber trim to seal it against the wing, but I might be mistaken.

 

[Fl@pper]

got a tie wrap holding one of mine in

 

[v5er]

Thanks guys - so its a design fault. Looks like I'll get the super glue out then.

 

[Slimy]

Daft question time, what indicator do you mean? I checked my car after I posted, and noticed my front indicators are an all-in-one unit with the headlights, there's nothing to fall out?

Or do you mean the side repeaters? If so, I would use some good silicon sealant. It's tacky enough to use as an adhesive, obviously waterproof, just put some on the back, push the indicator back into place, wipe off the excess and use masking tape to hold it in place until it's dry. At least then you'll be able to take it back out again to change the bulb if necessary.

 

[akchappers]

Good advice slimy.just dont use a full tube on it ! Lol

 

[Slimy]

Good advice slimy.just dont use a full tube on it ! Lol

That's what she said...

 

[akchappers]

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  Funny!
  Ak

 

[v5er]

Daft question time, what indicator do you mean? I checked my car after I posted, and noticed my front indicators are an all-in-one unit with the headlights, there's nothing to fall out?

Or do you mean the side repeaters? If so, I would use some good silicon sealant. It's tacky enough to use as an adhesive, obviously waterproof, just put some on the back, push the indicator back into place, wipe off the excess and use masking tape to hold it in place until it's dry. At least then you'll be able to take it back out again to change the bulb if necessary.

Yep the passenger-side side repeater.
Thanks for the sealant tip, I'll give it a bash.