One Of Driving Lights Has Stopped Working And My 205 Is Booked In For

[Atari Boy 11]

Can anyone help? As above really, my 89 phase 1.5 1.6 GTi is booked in for its MOT next Saturday.

The O/S driving light does not work; I have checked the bulb so I know it is not that. If anyone has any experience or tips with the wiring I would be very grateful.

I have the Haynes book of lies which includes a wiring diagram but just hoping that I can learn from others experiences/woes.

 

Many thanks

 

Jonny

[hengti 2]

are the driving lights actually a part of the MoT test?

 

not sure but don't think they are

[Atari Boy 11]

I think that if they are on the car then they need to be working. Same rule as flst spare tyre v's no spare tyre. If it is flat then you fail if it not there then happy days.

[steve@cornwall 100]

I think that if they are on the car then they need to be working. Same rule as flst spare tyre v's no spare tyre. If it is flat then you fail if it not there then happy days.

 

Don't worry, they're not needed! Trace the wiring back to the plug behind the headlights (yellow IIRC) and clean the connections. Like most of the connectors in this area they are prone to corrosion

[205turbo 32 2 Cars]

or just disconnect the one that is working for the mot, if your mot is close

[Atari Boy 11]

Thanks for the info, I will investigate.....

[t16ryan 1]

Yea as said it doesnt matter if only 1 works its not a tested item,

[vern 0]

I was told that if nether work it is ok, but if they come on with main beam and one is not working then it is a fail as lights must be symetrical to either side.

So as said before just disconnect the none working one.

[Mikey S 29 1 Cars]

I think that if they are on the car then they need to be working. Same rule as flst spare tyre v's no spare tyre. If it is flat then you fail if it not there then happy days.

 

doesnt matter if its flat, bald, square etc, it aint a failure. the mot tester will pass and advise to draw your attention to the problem. it will only fail if its loose and theres a chance it may drop out.

 

same with spot/fog lights. they dont have to work for the mot.

Edited April 30, 2007 by pugger

[GLPoomobile 958]

I have heard stories about mong testers failing cars because they come on with main beam, and mistaking them for fog lights

 

Don't know how true that is though

 

Then again, I suppose it's feasible that some less than clued up owner has replaced them with eBay fog lights not knowing the difference!

[taylorspug 7]

Find the connection from the driving light to the loom, give it a wiggle and maybe just pull it apart slightly, always seems to work for me...

[Super Josh 4]

When you've cleaned up the connector, put some grease in it to stop it corroding again

 

 

 

Josh

[westy 0]

Having one driving light not working does NOT fail the MOT, my old XS passed with only 1 working. It got a comment, but no mention on the form.

[2052006 10]

Also check contacts within bulb holder are not in any way corroded at all - had this problem with one of my indicators.

[gti-hysteria 0]

i am a mot tester and that isnt a fail, just a advise if the tester doing it can be botherd