M.O..T at last
M.O..T at last
Hi Guys
After all sorts going on with my van at last we managed to get it to the MOT station but alas it failed
on a few items .tyres main beam lights need adjusting .light on dash for same needs new one. Hand brake needs adjusting.
windscreen washer doesnt come on automatically. Steering tight
Suspension arm excessive Play
Four new tyres fitted.
New wind screen kit. with new. electric motor. fitted with water bag.
Main beam bulb replaced
Main beam lights adjusted
Hand brake adjusted
New parts for repairs to suspension arm arrived to day from a35 spares
Steering system fully greased and adjusted
Back for final inspection next week fingers crossed
For sale on clubs for sale open forum five interested
After all sorts going on with my van at last we managed to get it to the MOT station but alas it failed
on a few items .tyres main beam lights need adjusting .light on dash for same needs new one. Hand brake needs adjusting.
windscreen washer doesnt come on automatically. Steering tight
Suspension arm excessive Play
Four new tyres fitted.
New wind screen kit. with new. electric motor. fitted with water bag.
Main beam bulb replaced
Main beam lights adjusted
Hand brake adjusted
New parts for repairs to suspension arm arrived to day from a35 spares
Steering system fully greased and adjusted
Back for final inspection next week fingers crossed
For sale on clubs for sale open forum five interested
- Neil Evans
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Re: M.O..T at last
Bet you'll be pleased to see it finished...
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A30/A35 Club Member A191 (since 1972)
Father of the club's only love child
A30/A35 Club Member A191 (since 1972)
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Re: M.O..T at last
Hi Neil
It wouldn't have been with out your technical advice and help.
Question
Should fullbeam oil and other light only light up when engine is running
One of the failures was that full beam light indicator wasn't working
So put all new bulbs in only one wo ring is ignition light
Checked all connections to bulb fitments c aren't find poor. connection.
Do the bulb holders have a live feed from. Some where.
A provisional auto electrician fitted the wiring loom. And all worked before hence thinking
It's a poor connection
I
Once more. I would appreciate your esteemed advice
hodge2
It wouldn't have been with out your technical advice and help.
Question
Should fullbeam oil and other light only light up when engine is running
One of the failures was that full beam light indicator wasn't working
So put all new bulbs in only one wo ring is ignition light
Checked all connections to bulb fitments c aren't find poor. connection.
Do the bulb holders have a live feed from. Some where.
A provisional auto electrician fitted the wiring loom. And all worked before hence thinking
It's a poor connection
I
Once more. I would appreciate your esteemed advice
hodge2
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Re: M.O..T at last
Full beam when headlamp switch is operated, oil light will light up when the ignition is turned on, no need for engine to be running, not sure what 'other light' is?
Nick Bayliss
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Re: M.O..T at last
There are only three warning lights, Nick...A40FARINAGURU wrote: not sure what 'other light' is?
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Re: M.O..T at last
Full beam light should work when the lights are on, regardless of the engine running...hodge2 wrote:Hi Neil
It wouldn't have been with out your technical advice and help.
Question
Should fullbeam oil and other light only light up when engine is running
Oil light only comes on when ignition is on and engine stopped, unless oil pressure is low or switch is faulty. With ignition on, remove the wire from the oil light pressure switch on the engine and touch it to earth and the light should come on. If it does the switch is faulty...
The oil light has a live feed on the 'green' circuit. If the fuel gauge, wipers, heater etc are working the feed is ok...hodge2 wrote: Do the bulb holders have a live feed from somewhere.
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Re: M.O..T at last
Some had a fourth "jewel" with nothing behind it. On the A40 Mk1, it was used with the indicators, but the others were moved around too.Neil Evans wrote:There are only three warning lights, Nick...A40FARINAGURU wrote: not sure what 'other light' is?
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Re: M.O..T at last
Thanks Neil
Will check your suggestions
hodge2
Will check your suggestions
hodge2
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Re: M.O..T at last
wasn't sure if it was an external light it was about?Neil Evans wrote:There are only three warning lights, Nick...A40FARINAGURU wrote: not sure what 'other light' is?
Nick Bayliss
Club's A35 (Saloon) Registrar, South Midlands Area Contact
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Connected with A30/A35's for 63 years
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Club's A35 (Saloon) Registrar, South Midlands Area Contact
Email, a35@austina30a35ownersclub.co.uk
Connected with A30/A35's for 63 years
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Re: M.O..T at last
Hi Neil
Oillight lve band wipers and heater working
Question
Main beam light working but can only just see. A very faint redl light.
When new bulb fitted and main beam switched on full red light seen
But when tested later back to v Rey faint red light checked all wires fof loos e connection didn't find any
As I thought it could be a loose wire all pan el lights wired by Auto el ectrician with special connections
hodge2
Oillight lve band wipers and heater working
Question
Main beam light working but can only just see. A very faint redl light.
When new bulb fitted and main beam switched on full red light seen
But when tested later back to v Rey faint red light checked all wires fof loos e connection didn't find any
As I thought it could be a loose wire all pan el lights wired by Auto el ectrician with special connections
hodge2
- Neil Evans
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Re: M.O..T at last
Main beam light could well be the earth wire missing from the speedo head. There's a bunch of black wires in a single terminal that should be located under the left hand speedo retaining clamp nut...
The light is probably dim as it's finding an earth through another route, possibly a second bulb...
The light is probably dim as it's finding an earth through another route, possibly a second bulb...
Club Technical Information Officer
A30/A35 Club Member A191 (since 1972)
Father of the club's only love child
A30/A35 Club Member A191 (since 1972)
Father of the club's only love child
Re: M.O..T at last
Hi Neil,
Thanks for your help and reply will check your advice
Let you know how I get on
hodge2
Thanks for your help and reply will check your advice
Let you know how I get on
hodge2