My 2+2 was originally wired with the tail lights and brake lights on the same bulb. My assumption is that this is how it was wired when it was built and therefore it passed sva and numerous MOT's like that. I didn't like it that way and am a firm believer in as much visible light as possible when the brakes are applied. As a result I now have the brake lights wired so they operate as before with the addition of the lamps nearest the numberplate. The fog lights are now wired to the bright filament on the taillamp bulb and operate independently of the brake lights, i.e. when the fog lights are switched on it is just the inner lamps acting as brake lights. It passed its last MOT wired this way. This method of wiring IS CONTRARY to the construction and use regulations regarding vehicle lighting but personally I have had no problem either with the MOT or the police and my Q is used daily and in 2 different police areas.
To achieve this I have a relay connected across the wiring for the fog light switch which is triggered by the brake light switch. Simple and effective but I must warn again that this is not a legal way to wire the lamps. Mark ________________________________ From: Jim Hearne <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Fri, 29 October, 2010 12:05:30 Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: new to this forum Yes, thats correct operation of the 2+2 rear lights. There are some rules about the positions and operation of the rear lights which you may find you are now breaking. As you have it now you don't have sidelights visible when you press the brake pedal. Jim On 29/10/2010 11:15, snowy2 wrote: > Are the Quantum rear lights usually wired up so that the fog light is > the same bulb as the sidelight bulb and the brakes nearest to the > number plate? i ask because i didn't like mine wired up that way and > have changed the position of the brake/fog light bulbs. I don't > believe rear fog lights should be used on cars, it is only foggy > enough in this country for less than half a dozen days a year (the law > says visibility should be less than 100yds) and as a professional > driver i have to say they are more of a problem than a help. Most > idiots on the road seem to think that the first sign of a light mist > and they MUST be switched on. sorry for the rant but if i had my > choice tomorrow i would ticket every car which uses them at any time! > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
