Tim
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Oct 18, 2011 11:50:23 GMT
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Hi all
Does anyone know iof there any specific rules to be aware of regarding hazard warning lights at MOT time?
The Carlton has failed the MOT - kept blowing a fuse that site on the hazards/radio/clock/interior light circuit. MOT fail due to hazards.
We think its a borked switch - its lost a contact somehow (may have fused though it) and a replacement is unobtainable.
Does the Switch need an LED light for MOT time?
Looking at the switch, there are 5 connections in constant contact, and 3 activated upon the switch catching. If I permantly wire the 5, and add a push switch for the other 3, would this work, and would this fail the MOT because there is no ON light on the switch?
pulling hair out :-(
cheers
Tim
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Oct 18, 2011 11:54:57 GMT
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Oct 18, 2011 12:00:05 GMT
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Tim
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Oct 18, 2011 12:13:51 GMT
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Thanks. Willl have a look tonight. I have a new cavalier switch but pin out pattern is different.
Got a week to sort it, running out of time!
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Oct 18, 2011 19:44:02 GMT
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I've never had my hazards checked at an mot :?
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Tim
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Oct 18, 2011 21:13:18 GMT
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Link isn't working. Is that a Carlton hazard switch? |
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Oct 18, 2011 21:18:14 GMT
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Works here!
Yeah, it's a carlton switch, which apparently is the same as a Lotus Elan switch.
It's 31 euros on that site.
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Oct 18, 2011 21:20:29 GMT
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bl1300
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Oct 18, 2011 21:22:05 GMT
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I've never had my hazards checked at an mot :? How old is your car? Can't remember the exact years but certainlly early 70s car do not need them for the MOT. However if they are fitted they should be in working order. |
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Current fleet.
1967 DAF 44
1974 VW Beetle 1303s
1975 Triumph Spitfire MkIV
1988 VW LT45 Beavertail
1998 Volvo V70 2.5
1959 Fordson Dexta
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Tim
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Oct 18, 2011 21:29:27 GMT
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They want over 70 euros for postage :-(
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Oct 19, 2011 10:19:36 GMT
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Last Edit: Oct 19, 2011 10:20:23 GMT by damien4884
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Colonelk
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MOT Time - HazardsColonelk
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Oct 19, 2011 13:17:02 GMT
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Was going to say what era of Carlton. Ive got a box of switches somewhere. If not a plea on TotalCarlton.com normally will get you bits and pieces  |
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Tim
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Oct 19, 2011 20:46:27 GMT
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Plea on totalcarlton not successful.
It's a 92 L.
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Tim
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Oct 19, 2011 20:56:50 GMT
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Damien - star!
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I've never had my hazards checked at an mot :? How old is your car? Can't remember the exact years but certainlly early 70s car do not need them for the MOT. However if they are fitted they should be in working order. On any car. I've taken up to a '99/00 car through and never had them tested, in dozens of VOSA-run tests. |
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Tim
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Oct 25, 2011 10:02:35 GMT
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MOT place believe hazards are a fail - they spent a day trying to fix wiring, and failed, so didnt charge me - I don't think they are scouting for work. Auto electrician has found the short - in the roof lining between the front and rear courtesy lights  Need to pay for a new MOT though as couldnt source parts/fix problem in the 10 working day window. Botheration! Bet they fail it on somethig else now. |
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murran
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Oct 25, 2011 20:12:51 GMT
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hazards and tell tail need to work ignition on and off......
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Tim
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Oct 27, 2011 13:00:42 GMT
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Woo, back on the road, this time with no advisorys (had one for slight corrosion 2 weeks ago!)
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