Fog Light Tell tale not working

An alchemy of sparks, copper wire and earth

Moderators: User administrators, Moderators

Post Reply
crazyhorse
Registered user
Posts: 857
Joined: 21 Aug 2013, 15:01
80-90 Mem No: 15202
Location: Llantwit Major, Bro Morganwg, South wales

Fog Light Tell tale not working

Post by crazyhorse »

Hi guys,

Any ideas here?? Van failed MOT. Fog light works, but the little light on the switch doesnt light up to show its on.

Any ideas, pretty stumped. I changed the bulb on the switch a while ago but its never worked, even though it passed its MOT last yearwith it not working, but thats a different story...

any ideas all?

If its anything the switch is a 3 click job, not sure why its 3 rather 2 on/off, never figured out what middle was
87 Transporter 1.9 WBX DG and LPG. In Maroon

http://www.guestwho.biz

User avatar
Mocki
Membership Admin
Posts: 16958
Joined: 29 Sep 2005, 09:27
80-90 Mem No: 428
Location: Mansfield Notts
Contact:

Re: Fog Light Tell tale not working

Post by Mocki »

Second ( middle position) is rear fog , third position is front fogs ( if fitted)
First position is obviously OFF

You can fit a separate tell tale by piggy backing onto the fog light wires and picking up a negative from the dash itself
Steve
tel / txt O7947-137911
👀
________________

1989 2.1LpgWBX HiTop Leisuredrive Camper
1988 2.1 Caravelle TS TinTop Camper 
 

crazyhorse
Registered user
Posts: 857
Joined: 21 Aug 2013, 15:01
80-90 Mem No: 15202
Location: Llantwit Major, Bro Morganwg, South wales

Re: Fog Light Tell tale not working

Post by crazyhorse »

Cheers... how in gods name do i do that??

3rd position for me seems to put back light on
87 Transporter 1.9 WBX DG and LPG. In Maroon

http://www.guestwho.biz

User avatar
Mocki
Membership Admin
Posts: 16958
Joined: 29 Sep 2005, 09:27
80-90 Mem No: 428
Location: Mansfield Notts
Contact:

Re: Fog Light Tell tale not working

Post by Mocki »

Possibly why the tell tale not working then .
I’m sure mine works rears then rears and fronts

All you need for the mot is a warning light on the dash that shows when the rear fog light is illuminated
So a 12v led Or one of those old style dash warning lamps from half wits wired into the back of the switch
https://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools ... gI-_fD_BwE" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Steve
tel / txt O7947-137911
👀
________________

1989 2.1LpgWBX HiTop Leisuredrive Camper
1988 2.1 Caravelle TS TinTop Camper 
 

crazyhorse
Registered user
Posts: 857
Joined: 21 Aug 2013, 15:01
80-90 Mem No: 15202
Location: Llantwit Major, Bro Morganwg, South wales

Re: Fog Light Tell tale not working

Post by crazyhorse »

Mocki wrote:Possibly why the tell tale not working then .
I’m sure mine works rears then rears and fronts

All you need for the mot is a warning light on the dash that shows when the rear fog light is illuminated
So a 12v led Or one of those old style dash warning lamps from half wits wired into the back of the switch
https://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools ... gI-_fD_BwE" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


brill.. appologies if this sounds dull...

so if i buy that light, mount it by fog switch run an earth to it, piggy back wire running to position 3 i should be good to go??
87 Transporter 1.9 WBX DG and LPG. In Maroon

http://www.guestwho.biz

crazyhorse
Registered user
Posts: 857
Joined: 21 Aug 2013, 15:01
80-90 Mem No: 15202
Location: Llantwit Major, Bro Morganwg, South wales

Re: Fog Light Tell tale not working

Post by crazyhorse »

Also just checked this..... its noted as a minor defect... that means i dont have to get it working to pass right??
87 Transporter 1.9 WBX DG and LPG. In Maroon

http://www.guestwho.biz

User avatar
Mocki
Membership Admin
Posts: 16958
Joined: 29 Sep 2005, 09:27
80-90 Mem No: 428
Location: Mansfield Notts
Contact:

Re: Fog Light Tell tale not working

Post by Mocki »

crazyhorse wrote:Also just checked this..... its noted as a minor defect... that means i dont have to get it working to pass right??
That I don’t t honestly know....
Steve
tel / txt O7947-137911
👀
________________

1989 2.1LpgWBX HiTop Leisuredrive Camper
1988 2.1 Caravelle TS TinTop Camper 
 

User avatar
Mocki
Membership Admin
Posts: 16958
Joined: 29 Sep 2005, 09:27
80-90 Mem No: 428
Location: Mansfield Notts
Contact:

Re: Fog Light Tell tale not working

Post by Mocki »

crazyhorse wrote:

brill.. appologies if this sounds dull...

so if i buy that light, mount it by fog switch run an earth to it, piggy back wire running to position 3 i should be good to go??
Yes, basically
Steve
tel / txt O7947-137911
👀
________________

1989 2.1LpgWBX HiTop Leisuredrive Camper
1988 2.1 Caravelle TS TinTop Camper 
 

crazyhorse
Registered user
Posts: 857
Joined: 21 Aug 2013, 15:01
80-90 Mem No: 15202
Location: Llantwit Major, Bro Morganwg, South wales

Re: Fog Light Tell tale not working

Post by crazyhorse »

Mocki wrote:
crazyhorse wrote:

brill.. appologies if this sounds dull...

so if i buy that light, mount it by fog switch run an earth to it, piggy back wire running to position 3 i should be good to go??
Yes, basically

Thanks loads
87 Transporter 1.9 WBX DG and LPG. In Maroon

http://www.guestwho.biz

Post Reply