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Post by baz657 on Apr 16, 2014 18:26:34 GMT 1

A headlamp unit has both the headlamp bulb and position lamp bulb housed in the same unit. The position lamps are switched on. On the front one side position lamp illuminates as it should, but on the other side the headlamp illuminates.

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Gaz VTS Council member Posts: 2,157 Class tested: 4, 7 Last Online: Sept 7, 2019 10:16:48 GMT 1 Likes: 738	Another lighting one Apr 16, 2014 20:04:30 GMT 1 via mobile Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Gaz on Apr 16, 2014 20:04:30 GMT 1 Is that instead of the sidelight or as well as? Either way I think it would only be a pass and advise.
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ivor MOT tester "Failure is always an option." Mythbusters Posts: 1,981 Class tested: 4, 5L, 7 Last Online: Apr 8, 2023 11:19:45 GMT 1 Likes: 720	Another lighting one Apr 17, 2014 15:38:44 GMT 1 via mobile Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ivor on Apr 17, 2014 15:38:44 GMT 1 Apr 17, 2014 0:31:57 GMT 1 phaetonott said: Fail. Headlight adversely affected by sidelights Sounds about right so fail from me to

Gaz VTS Council member Posts: 2,157 Class tested: 4, 7 Last Online: Sept 7, 2019 10:16:48 GMT 1 Likes: 738	Another lighting one Apr 17, 2014 20:22:11 GMT 1 via mobile Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Gaz on Apr 17, 2014 20:22:11 GMT 1 It's not adversely affected though is it? In a situation where the sidelight doesn't work it would be favourable to have the headlight on instead.
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Post by David on Apr 21, 2014 16:33:09 GMT 1

Apr 16, 2014 18:26:34 GMT 1 baz657 said:

A headlamp unit has both the headlamp bulb and position lamp bulb housed in the same unit. The position lamps are switched on. On the front one side position lamp illuminates as it should, but on the other side the headlamp illuminates.

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Post by spotty on Apr 26, 2014 19:47:25 GMT 1

I'd fail it as clearly the position lamp that is designed for the car is not working, a headlamp is not a position lamp, it can't be both. If vehicle manufacturers could get away with using a headlamp as a position lamp, they would, as it'll save them money on parts.

aylesburyjock Administrator Posts: 2,774 Class tested: 4, 7 Last Online: May 7, 2024 21:45:51 GMT 1 Likes: 1,867	Another lighting one Apr 27, 2014 10:29:02 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by aylesburyjock on Apr 27, 2014 10:29:02 GMT 1 I think I'd have to agree with spotty on this one. Position lamp not working.

phaetonott MOT tester Posts: 1,611 Class tested: 4 Last Online: Nov 6, 2020 17:49:52 GMT 1 Likes: 399	Another lighting one Apr 28, 2014 22:34:50 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by phaetonott on Apr 28, 2014 22:34:50 GMT 1 Bang on spotty I wonder what these pass and advise merchants would have said if it was the switching on of the position lights caused one brakelight to come on. If it is faulty and there's an RfR, use the RfR
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Post by Gaz on Apr 29, 2014 18:24:22 GMT 1

Apr 28, 2014 22:34:50 GMT 1 phaetonott said:

I wonder what these pass and advise merchants would have said if it was the switching on of the position lights caused one brakelight to come on.

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Post by baz657 on Apr 16, 2014 18:26:34 GMT 1

Post by Gaz on Apr 16, 2014 20:04:30 GMT 1

Post by phaetonott on Apr 17, 2014 0:31:57 GMT 1

Post by carmot on Apr 17, 2014 7:33:28 GMT 1

Post by ivor on Apr 17, 2014 15:38:44 GMT 1

Post by Gaz on Apr 17, 2014 20:22:11 GMT 1

Post by tom on Apr 19, 2014 18:17:27 GMT 1

Post by David on Apr 21, 2014 16:33:09 GMT 1

Post by spotty on Apr 26, 2014 19:47:25 GMT 1

Post by aylesburyjock on Apr 27, 2014 10:29:02 GMT 1

Post by phaetonott on Apr 28, 2014 22:34:50 GMT 1

Post by Gaz on Apr 29, 2014 18:24:22 GMT 1