[Mk2] [Turbo] quad rear lights - no reverse lights

[mtman]

My recently bought SW20 has had the rear lights wired so all 4 come on, ferrari look I suppose. However my reverse lights don't work, is this because of the 4 lights wiring. If so how do I convert it back, as recently pulled by the police as no reversing lights etc. thanks

[alanmr2turbo]

why would the police pull you for no reversing lights? Do you often drive backwards?
These are not even tested on a MOT

You could look at the reverse switch as doing the 4 brake lights should not have anything to do with reverse lights not working

[Peter Gidden]

My recently bought SW20 has had the rear lights wired so all 4 come on, ferrari look I suppose. However my reverse lights don't work, is this because of the 4 lights wiring. If so how do I convert it back, as recently pulled by the police as no reversing lights etc. thanks

Many, many guys here have their stop and tail lights rewired as quad lights. There is nothing illegal in it providing its been done properly.

I'm sure even the most empty-headed woodentop knows that reverse lights are not a legal requirement, so the reason you were stopped was BS.

What else did plod tell you was wrong with the lights?

To convert back is a straightforward process if you're handy with a voltmeter.

ETA

The reason your reverse lights don't work is most likely the switch. Nothing to do with quad light conversion. A simple check with a voltmeter will tell you if that is the case.

[mtman]

Thanks for the replys. Incidentially I was reversing into a tight parking space when they were in a queue behind me. I obviously held them up and any excuse i suppose at this time of year.

Glad to hear the rear lights and reversing lights are not linked - cheers I've learnt something and will investigate.

And I must be a " empty-headed woodentop" as didn't realize that reversing lights aren't an MOT requirement.

Happy motoring for 2013.

[Peter Gidden]

And I must be a " empty-headed woodentop" as didn't realize that reversing lights aren't an MOT requirement.

A "woodentop" is a common slang name for plod, not you!

[Driftlimits Performance]

If you have them and they don't work it's an MoT fail.

If you don't have them, it's not.

[alanmr2turbo]

If you have them and they don't work it's an MoT fail.

If you don't have them, it's not.

Really? never once have they put car in reverse to check the lights.

[Peter Gidden]

If you have them and they don't work it's an MoT fail.

If you don't have them, it's not.

Source please.

[craig]

If you have them and they don't work it's an MoT fail.

If you don't have them, it's not.

hmmmm, never known of that one

[alanmr2turbo]

i would also love to see where the reverse lights are tested in an MOT

[Peter Gidden]

i would also love to see where the reverse lights are tested in an MOT

Same time as the cigarette lighter and the incy-wincy bulb in the boot.

[craig]

[craig]

i would also love to see where the reverse lights are tested in an MOT

They're not....

[alanmr2turbo]

[craig]

i would also love to see where the reverse lights are tested in an MOT

Same time as the cigarette lighter and the incy-wincy bulb in the boot.

My car once failed on one of the floor mats missing. Couldn't understand that one.

[alanmr2turbo]

i would also love to see where the reverse lights are tested in an MOT

They're not....

I know they aint but someone up there ^^^^^^^ seems to think they are

[craig]

i would also love to see where the reverse lights are tested in an MOT

They're not....

I know they aint but someone up there ^^^^^^^ seems to think they are

True, and a quick check of the MOT manual has no mention of reverse lights being tested whatsoever.

http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_110.htm

[Ricardos]

Mine didn't worked also, it whas the backup sensor on the gearbox and had to change it.