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Nodge68 Member Since: 15 Jul 2020 Location: Newquay Posts: 2086 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Fogs work on side lights, so you need to get your power the side light circuit. |
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Wicken Member Since: 22 Feb 2022 Location: Barnet Posts: 8 ![]() ![]() |
Thanks for your reply. Are the fog lamps powered via the 'side lights' circuit for any particular reason? I don't want them coming on with just the side lights on.
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seagull1 Member Since: 23 Jan 2011 Location: Loughborough Posts: 327 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Because you are not allowed to have fog or spot lights on without side lights on, stops it accidently happening.
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Nodge68 Member Since: 15 Jul 2020 Location: Newquay Posts: 2086 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
To comply with the vehicle lighting regulations, front frogs can only operate with side lights or headlights, so the lighting controls are configured that way. Also they must reset to off after the ignition has been cycled, or lights have been turned off.
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jules Member Since: 13 Dec 2007 Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire Posts: 5165 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I can't remember that last time fog was so thick I need front fog lights to see where I was going. We don't seem to get bad fog around Warwickshire these days. Cleaner air and warmer climate I suppose, and I drive a lot less now I'm retired. Jules |
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NoDo$h Member Since: 27 May 2008 Location: fings go booooom. Posts: 492 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
MOT Regs for front fog lights
You *must* have a switch that allows you to turn the fog lights on/off - they cannot come on simply through turning on your side or headlights. Current driveway contents: 2021 V60 Cross Country B5 2009 FL2 dog bus and shooting wagon On Order: 2023 Fisker Ocean Ultra - deposit paid. |
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Wicken Member Since: 22 Feb 2022 Location: Barnet Posts: 8 ![]() ![]() |
Thanks for all your comments on fog and frog lamps. Rebbit Rebbit!
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Nodge68 Member Since: 15 Jul 2020 Location: Newquay Posts: 2086 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Fog lamps won't help you drive faster in fog, as they only light up the curbs, and a short distance in front of the vehicle.
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