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Do my HT leads need to be of a certain type?
Yes. HT leads need to show that they comply with Radio Interference Suppression standards by displaying relevant trademark or manufacturer markings...
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What colour lights are acceptable at the front of the car?
The only criteria seems to be that a red light must not be visible from the front of the car
(Although blue lights are not acceptable at any...
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What colour lights are acceptable at the rear of the car?
The only acceptable colour lamps at the rear of the vehicle are red for rear lights, stop lights and fog light, amber for direction indicators, white...
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What do I need to think about when fitting a rear fog light?
You need to have at least one fog light positioned centrally or to the offside of the vehicle. It cannot be positioned within 100mm of the stop...
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What standards to the indicators need to meet?
You must have 6 indicator lights altogether, 2 front, 2 rear and 2 side repeaters (yep, that would be 1 side repeater on each side)
They...
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What are brake light requirements?
Brake lights must be red in colour
Must show a steady light when the brake is applied (ie doesn’t flicker)
It should only...
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Can I fit side repeaters on the cycle wings of my Seven?
You can but this is the guidance from the SVA manual;
“Side repeater indicators mounted on a "cycle wing" that move with...
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Will my car fail SVA if the number plate light is on a separately controlled circuit?
Yes. Front lights, rear lights (position lamps) and rear number plate light must all be controlled by the same on/off switch.
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What do I have to consider when installing the hazard warning system?
The hazard warning lights must work with the ignition either off or on.
It must illuminate all the direction indicators including side...
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What do I need to consider when fitting headlights and rear lights (position lights)?
You must have two (for dipped beam and main beam – can be the same unit)
The front lights can have a white or yellow...
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What other lighting considerations must I make?
All lights must be secure whilst in operation. An exception to this is if a work lamp is fitted (all you Dakar boys listen up!)
All lights...
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What do I need to know regarding the reversing light?
You must have a minimum of 1 but no more than 2
It must be directed to the rear
It must be white in colour
It should be...
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Electrical wiring pointers
The electrical wiring must be of adequate capacity to ensure overloading of the wire is prevented.
Wiring must be secured at least every...
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