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Fog light compatability...
« on: 22 November 2012, 21:21:47 »

Hi guys & gals.

I've just bought a secondhand front bumper to replace the one I have on the car at the moment as it's got some pretty deep scuffs on each corner and at the bottom of it that the previous owner kindly left there for me, so the plan is to prep it, get it painted and do a straight swap; the thing is my motor is a GLS (no washer jets or fog lights) and the new bumper is off a 2.6 elite so has washer jets (not a problem as I'll have them 'for show') and fog lights.

My question is, does anyone know if my GLS will have a wiring loom and the connections at the bumper end for me to plug the fogs into, then at the button end replace the blanking plate (next to the rear fogs button) with a button to operate the front fogs?

I know that Vauxhall sometimes fitted the loom but not the buttons to the level entry models and simply did what I plan to do for the higher spec models....or is it not that simple  ::)

If the above is not possible I will make up a wiring circuit with a switch and relay/fuses as I'd like the fogs to work and not just be there for show.

Thanks in advance.  :y
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Re: Fog light compatability...
« Reply #1 on: 22 November 2012, 21:23:55 »

Only way to be sure is to look :y :y

The loom is likely to be there (as you have a Facelift) but you may need a relay as well as the switch :-\
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Re: Fog light compatability...
« Reply #2 on: 22 November 2012, 21:30:01 »

I believe if fogs are fitted then they must be in working order for the MOT test, or am I talking rubbish (again ;D) :-\
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Re: Fog light compatability...
« Reply #3 on: 22 November 2012, 21:31:51 »

..... or am I talking rubbish (again ;D) :-\

Pretty sure you are ......  ;) ;)
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Re: Fog light compatability...
« Reply #4 on: 22 November 2012, 21:34:22 »

I believe if fogs are fitted then they must be in working order for the MOT test, or am I talking rubbish (again ;D) :-\
yep if fitted got to work
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Re: Fog light compatability...
« Reply #5 on: 22 November 2012, 21:40:56 »

If I were you I would also source a pump,switch relay,hoses etc and have the headlight washers working as well.Rude not to really.
Dont have any myself at the moment but someone might have some. ;)
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Re: Fog light compatability...
« Reply #6 on: 22 November 2012, 21:46:17 »

Blimey, that was a quick response  :o

Right, I will have a look this weekend for any connections.

I thought that (front) Fogs weren't part of the MOT (a same guy on Total Carlton had an issue with his fogs in that they didn't work and was worried about his impending test, he was answered with 'not part of the MOT') I wasn't asked to test mine on the Gsi when I took it in this year, though as it was completely restored my MOT man probably assumed they worked (which they do).

As I said though I will have them working one way or another, got an auto electrician mate who will do the work. That's if I have no luck with an existing wiring/loom.

Thanks guys.  :y
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Re: Fog light compatability...
« Reply #7 on: 22 November 2012, 21:48:51 »

I believe if fogs are fitted then they must be in working order for the MOT test, or am I talking rubbish (again ;D) :-\
yep if fitted got to work

Never had mine tested at MOT
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Re: Fog light compatability...
« Reply #8 on: 22 November 2012, 21:50:28 »

If I were you I would also source a pump,switch relay,hoses etc and have the headlight washers working as well.Rude not to really.
Dont have any myself at the moment but someone might have some. ;)

Yeah, I did consider it. If I can get the necessary parts before I get the bumper done I'll fit it all together in one go.

Thanks Albitz  :y
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Re: Fog light compatability...
« Reply #9 on: 22 November 2012, 21:53:18 »

I believe if fogs are fitted then they must be in working order for the MOT test, or am I talking rubbish (again ;D) :-\
yep if fitted got to work

Never had mine tested at MOT

Me neither. Could well be one of those thorny issues Andy, maybe one of those 'at the testers discretion' subjects.  :-\
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« Reply #10 on: 22 November 2012, 21:59:44 »

If I were you I would also source a pump,switch relay,hoses etc and have the headlight washers working as well.Rude not to really.
Dont have any myself at the moment but someone might have some. ;)

Yeah, I did consider it. If I can get the necessary parts before I get the bumper done I'll fit it all together in one go.

Thanks Albitz  :y

I think Twiglet may be able to help.Might be Worth sending hime a PM. If not,post a wanted ad in the test section and ask a friendly admin to move it to the correct section for you. :y
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Re: Fog light compatability...
« Reply #11 on: 22 November 2012, 22:01:18 »

Front fogs aren't a test item but if you have front spots (above bumper line) they are  ::)
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Re: Fog light compatability...
« Reply #12 on: 22 November 2012, 22:01:47 »

I believe if fogs are fitted then they must be in working order for the MOT test, or am I talking rubbish (again ;D) :-\
yep if fitted got to work

Never had mine tested at MOT

Me neither. Could well be one of those thorny issues Andy, maybe one of those 'at the testers discretion' subjects.  :-\

http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_110.htm
Additional or optional lamps are not included in the inspection.

As I thought ....... not part of the MOT  ;) ;)
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Re: Fog light compatability...
« Reply #13 on: 22 November 2012, 22:02:33 »

...... but if you have front spots (above bumper line) they are  ::)

Not according to the MOT test manual ........  ;) ;) ;)
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Re: Fog light compatability...
« Reply #14 on: 22 November 2012, 22:12:41 »

I believe if fogs are fitted then they must be in working order for the MOT test, or am I talking rubbish (again ;D) :-\
yep if fitted got to work

Never had mine tested at MOT

Me neither. Could well be one of those thorny issues Andy, maybe one of those 'at the testers discretion' subjects.  :-\

http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_110.htm
Additional or optional lamps are not included in the inspection.

As I thought ....... not part of the MOT  ;) ;)

Thanks for the link Andy. Most appreciated.  :y :y

If I were you I would also source a pump,switch relay,hoses etc and have the headlight washers working as well.Rude not to really.
Dont have any myself at the moment but someone might have some. ;)

Yeah, I did consider it. If I can get the necessary parts before I get the bumper done I'll fit it all together in one go.

Thanks Albitz  :y

I think Twiglet may be able to help.Might be Worth sending hime a PM. If not,post a wanted ad in the test section and ask a friendly admin to move it to the correct section for you. :y

Thanks Albitz, I'll pester him at the weekend  :y
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