Hey Kelvin,
I wonder what theory is behind this regulation.
In the Netherlands it is not allowed to have headlamps on with fog lamps.
Fog lamps are to be switched on with sidelights only.
Rear fog lamps only are allowed when sight is restricted to less than 50
meters.
Cheers,
Hans
71 BGT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
To: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 6:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Mgs] Need info on original 1968-71 MGB fog lamp switch
> Paul:
>
> I don't have access to an original switch, but dissecting one of our
> repros indicates that the guts are exactly the same as the headlight
> switch, except that on the headlight has the power feed ganged across
> terminals 3 - 4. The driving lamp switch does not giving separate feed
> to the two lamp circuits. This makes sense, so I'm going with it.
>
> In the US you are required to have headlamps on with fog lamps (which
> makes absolutely no sense to me), but it's unlikely to be enforced in
> most states.
>
> I want to ensure that when we make a new production run the switch
> performs as original, then the installer can wire it as they wish.
> Personally if I had my way, I'd add the later 73-76 green jewel at the
> top and make it so it will illuminate when on, but that's going beyond
> the originality theme.
>
>
>
> Kelvin Dodd
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