[Mk2] [Turbo] Do toblerome repeater have to work for mot??

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joemacmr2
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[Mk2] [Turbo] Do toblerome repeater have to work for mot??

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Mot tomorrow. Just noticed my toblerome don't work on either side. Do they have to work even though they aren't required in uk?
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Do toblerome repeater have to work for mot??

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I was failed on one once. That was when I learned how to change the bulbs.
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Do toblerome repeater have to work for mot??

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joemacmr2 wrote:Mot tomorrow. Just noticed my toblerome don't work on either side. Do they have to work even though they aren't required in uk?


Side repeaters are required on all cars in the UK.
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Do toblerome repeater have to work for mot??

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My side repeaters are working in wing. It's just there's no bulb in tobleromes lol how do u go about replacing these and what kind of bulb is it?
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Do toblerome repeater have to work for mot??

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joemacmr2 wrote:My side repeaters are working in wing.


So fine for the MOT.

joemacmr2 wrote:It's just there's no bulb in tobleromes lol how do u go about replacing these and what kind of bulb is it?


Access the toblerones from the rear. 1/4 turn bulb holder. 501 bulb.
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Do toblerome repeater have to work for mot??

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mine failed for one being off, bulbs are a nightmare to replace.
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