This then led me to believe that the switch on the indicator stalk was faulty or there was loose wiring connecting the switch to the circuitry on the rear of the unit housing the multifunction stalks and squib. However after removing the plastic housing I can see that the wires are intact and are still soldered to the circuit board. listen to travel bulletins and take note of variable message signs that may provide information about weather, road and traffic conditions ahead.

watch out for snowploughs which may throw out snow on either side. Do not overtake them unless the lane you intend to use has been cleared If you choose only one rear Fog for your reasons, thats fine. If you choose no rear fogs at all, again thats fine. Take a minute to see if your car has rear fog lights. Put the car in Park, turn on the engine and then turn on the headlights. Walk around to see how your car looks with just the headlights switched on from the rear. See the pattern of the taillights? If you have someone who can help you, have them press the brake pedal so you can see what your brake lights look like. Now push the fog light button and return to the rear of the car. Notice any brighter lights that are similar in brightness to your brake lights? Then you’ve got rear fog lights as well. Now that you’re aware of this, using them should be restricted to poor visibility conditions — and not to annoy the poor guy behind you. Feel free to illuminate your headlights, driving lights and even front fog lamps (if they can be turned on independently from the rear fog lamps), but save your rear fog lamps for foggy weather. Earlier on in this article I suggested you walk away if your prospective Japanese import vehicle has a MOT but no rear fog light. But what if it’s a bit late for that, because you’ve already bought it?

It has a blue relay but only 2 small fuses - a 20A and a 30A - and what look to be further relays or large fuses?! Numbered 09 (blue), 70 (pink) and what appear to be numbers 80 (white) and 08 (white), though the '8' doesn't look like a normal 8. It looks like the white fuse / relay numbered 08 is the same as the one numbered 80 but put in upside down. Hope this makes sense!! Some people seem to have bought fresh imports from UK dealers, that have a MOT but don’t have a rear fog light. How did they do that? Well, I think you know the answer. Some ‘creative’ MOT testing has occurred. And by ‘creative’ I mean fraudulent. Having read The Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989, which state[if I read them correctly], that the minimum separation distance between 2 red reflectors is 600mm and the maximum distance from each the side of the vehicle is 400mm.These dimensions apply to the Alphard. Yes, but they only work for the intended purpose - helping your car be seen in low visibility conditions. Using them at the proper time ought to aid safe driving, however, their usage when unwarranted can mean that you are breaking the law and endangering other drivers.

Converted reversing light on offside. I.e. a red bulb in the offside reversing light, with modified wiring to suit. Yes, they work well, but should only be used for their intended purpose - to help increase your visibility in poor climatic conditions. 3. Do all cars have fog lights?Whenever the visibility of the road is decreased due to climatic conditions, fog lights help you increase that visibility. 5. Which lights do you use in fog? I have isolated the OEM wiring circuit diagrammes for the rear fog, including the position of the relay. A Dremel came in handy to embed the switch neatly into the blank. I used a worndown cutting disc and a router/cutter It seems like the water ingress in the Alarm SCU suffered earlier in the year did more damage that was first thought. With this in mind I decided the best cause of action was to bite the bullet and get the Alarm SCU replaced. I think any other cause of action would only be delaying the inevitable.

Before replacing the entire unit (removing airbag / steering wheel etc) can I simply disconnect the wiring from the current unit and connect it to the replacement unit to test the new switch without causing any issues? Although immaculate looking and low mileage the car has had a hard life. It had a new offside quarter panel fitted around 3 years ago. If it's not a common fault i'm wondering if the two things are related. Relays do fail so might be that, but unless you are electrically minded and fancy getting dirty under the bumper to change a bulb, an auto electrician might be the best bet.I’ve read a few posts recently, in which people are asking “where is the rear fog light?” or alternatively “where is the rear fog light switch?” This is my response to reading those posts, and it may turn into a small rant but I hope it is useful all the same. It may also help answer the question I see being asked many times: “what is this extra switch for on my dashboard?” Drive extremely carefully when the roads are icy. Avoid sudden actions as these could cause loss of control. You should Since rear fog lights are compulsory, every car will have at least one rear fog light. Front fog lights are not compulsory, so only few cars come with them. 4. What is the purpose of fog lights in a car?