My 1974 beetles lights both don't work (bulbs not blown) Wanting to take it in for a wof, But unsure if it will pass due to the reverse lights.
pixma,
Jul 16, 7:41am
Either both bulbs must work or none I was told. Bit of dodgy wiring, sometimes they work or not, never flagged at wof.
llortmt,
Jul 16, 7:42am
NO, regardless of them being fitted reverse lights are NOT a testable item. HOWEVER. Should they work and NOT switch off when the vehicle is not in reverse that would be a reason for WoF rejection.
llortmt,
Jul 16, 7:43am
You were told wrong.
znipeer,
Jul 16, 7:48am
That is what i have read on a few different pages, was a bit unsure tho
llortmt,
Jul 16, 7:51am
You've not read it in the VIRM though have you?
franc123,
Jul 16, 8:13am
They're permitted not mandatory equipment, they don't have to work.
m16d,
Jul 16, 8:45am
Why don't you just put new bulbs in so they work. ?
pico42,
Jul 16, 8:52am
Two bulbs? Two lousy bulbs? I get being curious about the legalities of it as a matter of interest, but asking because "Wanting to take it in for a wof, But unsure if it will pass due to the reverse lights" for the sake of two bulbs is developmentally delayed.
gsimpson,
Jul 16, 8:59am
The OP states the bulbs are OK
a.woodrow,
Jul 16, 9:12am
Does the fact that OP stated the bulbs weren't blown and you missed it make you developmentally delayed?
2sheddies,
Jul 16, 9:12am
Just out of pure curiosity, what's the law regarding the fitment of extra backing lights? Say you had an old spotlight laying around that you figured would be handy to wire up on the back, (into the existing wiring, so as to only operate when reverse is engaged) to give better illumination in really dark areas. can you do that?
grangies,
Jul 16, 9:18am
Nope. You'd need an extra switch to turn it on. It could only be fitted as an accessory.
2sheddies,
Jul 16, 9:52am
Ah. figured that'd be the case these days. We had one on the old HR wagon back in the day. far fewer rules then lol! Wondered if you'd still be allowed. Cheers. :-)
pico42,
Jul 16, 10:27am
Yes. Yes it does.
bjmh,
Jul 16, 7:50pm
Permitted equipment
1. A vehicle is fitted with more than two reversing lamps at the rear of the vehicle.
2. A retrofitted pair of reversing lamps is not:
a) symmetrically mounted, or
b) mounted as far towards each side of the vehicle as is practicable.
Condition
3. A lamp is insecure.
4. A lens is missing, or has a hole, crack or other damage that allows moisture or dirt to enter.
5. A reflector is damaged or has deteriorated so that light output is reduced.
Performance
6. A lamp controlled by gear engagement continues to display a light to the rear when the reverse gear is disengaged.
7. A lamp controlled by a manual switch continues to display a light to the rear while the headlamps are switched on.
8. When engaged, a lamp emits light that is not:
a) substantially white (Note 3), or
b) steady, or
c) diffuse or a dipped beam.
9. Where a lamp comprises an array of light sources (eg LEDs), fewer than 75% of these operate.
Note 1 Definitions
Reversing lamp means a lamp designed to illuminate the area behind the vehicle while it is reversing and to warn other road users that the vehicle is reversing or about to reverse.
Note 2
A reversing lamp that does not comply with equipment, condition and performance requirements must be made to comply or be disabled so that it does not emit a light.
Note 3
Vehicles first registered in New Zealand before 27 February 2005 were allowed to use rear indicator lamps as reversing lamps. Although the light emitted is amber rather than white, this arrangement is still permitted for these vehicles.
Note 4
A vehicle originally manufactured with a reversing lamp arrangement that differs from what is required or permitted in this section may retain the original reversing lamps provided they remain fitted in their original position and perform as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
znipeer,
Jul 16, 11:28pm
Wow can you be any more RUDE! Please learn to read ALL of the question!
Bulbs are not blown, I was just asking a question to know if I should take it in and get a wof, or do i wire up a switch to make the lights manually.
martin11,
Jul 16, 11:47pm
Think it has to be linked with the reverse gear not a manual switch which you could forget to turn off .
oldboyjohn,
Jul 17, 1:53am
Interesting discussion. A number of years ago I worked for Avis Rental Cars. Some of our cars were 1100cc Escorts. They have the same rear lights as the 1300cc Escort, which have built in reverse light lenses. However the 1100cc version has no switch on the gearbox, but does have bulbs in the lenses. Therefore the reverse lights would never work. This never posed a problem with a COF, however, when the vehicle came up for sale and was changed to a WOF, we were told they must work as people behind would expect that they would come on if you reversed. (sort of made sense). However when I pointed out there was no switch, then the Testing Station passed the car, which made the above argument null and void I would think. All very confusing! However my question. Are you sure they are designed to work, as they weren't on the Escort!
znipeer,
Jul 17, 5:03am
I honestly don't know if they are meant to work or not, My husbands beetles don't even have reverse lights, But they are 14+ years older then mine, Might have to do some study on this tonight
msigg,
Jul 17, 5:39am
Well the polo 2013 gt has only one reversing light from factory new, talk about being cheap and saving a dollar. This is fact.
snoopy221,
Jul 17, 5:45am
Been sittin-Back,,,,perusin-as ya do. lol Think the 1302S had them. any decent auto sparky could fit a micro switch-if the original dubbie gearbox has no reverse light switch. But REALITY IS. IT Will NOT fail on reverse lights.
skiff1,
Jul 17, 5:53am
On a related topic, I want to fit a work lamp to light the deck of my ute. Do any AVI guys/ladies have any advice?
mber2,
Jul 19, 3:09am
Wrong it can only be activated in reverse gear
mber2,
Jul 19, 3:10am
so long as it does not shine towards the back facing oncoming traffic it should be ok. ask at m.o.t
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