1970 mini cabrio wiring issues issues.
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The hazard switch has power on it all the time. When you turn the switch on it: Breaks power to the turn signal circuit, connects all the turn signal bulbs together, and connects the turn signal bulbs to the hazard flasher.
The turn signals only have power on them when the key is in the run position. Power for that circuit flows through the "off" hazard switch. When you select right or left: power flows from the fuse box, through the hazard switch, through the turn signal flasher, then trough the turn signal switch to the left of right side of the car as selected.
Your issue is the hazards work and the turns do not. Therefore, you need to see where in the circuit power for the turn signal is being lost. Since you don't have left OR right signals, do not start by assuming it is the switch, it's probably power to the switch. That power could be broken/lost at the fuse box, hazard switch, at the turn signal flasher, or any of the wires/connectors along the way. Don't start spending money on parts until you've done some troubleshooting.
You need to determine the year of your car to get the "right" wiring diagram but in general, almost any mid to late 1970s wiring diagram is going to show the same turn signal and hazard switch wiring layout. (Compare the hazard and turn signal circuits in several of the wiring diagrams in your Haynes).
DEB, my car (1964) was built for the Swiss market but ended up in Germany in the early-1970s before being exported the U.S. The German tag on my car is pop riveted to the inside of the right door jam and has stamped letters. If I remember correctly it is stamped with the VIN and the weight distribution.
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There should be two flasher units. One for the flashers and one for the 4 ways or hazards...
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If the car was imported here in the early 2000's that would suggest the vin was possibly changed to make the Mini older than it actually is to avoid the 25 year rule.
Most Keith convertibles i have seen have been 80's models so check the two places i suggested for some guidance to the correct year.
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You do however need to know what year it is so you can get the correct wiring diagram and Haynes manual to help you. As others have said, likely mid 80's.
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It also looks newer than a 1970 you need to establish the exact year to chase the wiring issues and for any other parts you will need down the road. It looks like it may be a mid 80's car.
There are 4 digit date codes on Mini's on the wiper motor and trunk latch they should read something like 18 84 which would be the 18th week of 1984 or if yours is correct the last two digits would be 70.
Let us know what you find out.
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Your car likely isn't a Cooper as there was no Cooper in 1970....although there was a Cooper S until 71
Can you post a SN and Engine #
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