Mark 1 mgf front fog lights

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Mark 1 mgf front fog lights

Post by radiomarty » Mon Jun 16, 2014 1:18 pm

Hi all - I have a mark 1 mgf which I have changed the centre console to the mark 2 type which I think looks much better - I have all the switches working apart from the mark 2 front fog light switch which will not switch the fogs off - I have had to put my mark 1 switch back in but it does not look quite right - has anyone come across a fix for this ?

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Re: Mark 1 mgf front fog lights

Post by Rob Bell » Mon Jun 16, 2014 4:13 pm

The MY2000 uses similar switches from other cars in the Rover stable of the time - particularly the Land Rover Freelander. Have a look at fleabay, and see whether there is anything suitable?

Otherwise, are these switches no longer available from X-Part/Rimmers/ B&G/ Mike Satur/ MGF Centre?

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Re: Mark 1 mgf front fog lights

Post by ashleyfrazer » Mon Jun 16, 2014 4:43 pm

Hi. Somewhere I have the wiring diagram for the fog lights and the mk2 switch. I got a mk1 kit then drove to Martins to get the plastic connector for the switch. You might see if he has another. I will see if I can find the mk2 wiring diagram.

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Re: Mark 1 mgf front fog lights

Post by ashleyfrazer » Mon Jun 16, 2014 6:33 pm

Hi
Pin 1 should be red with black tracer
Pin 2. Can't read my writing
Pin 3 empty
Pin 4 Red with orange
Pin 5 Black

I think pin 1 is to do with the switch illumination with the headlights. When the switch is pressed current is sent to the relay via red and orange to close it and trigger the lights on. Black is earth.

From memory the switch has a mark for pin 1. Might be inside next to the gold coloured pins where the connector goes.

Hope the lit was the same as yours.

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Re: Mark 1 mgf front fog lights

Post by radiomarty » Mon Jun 16, 2014 8:52 pm

Many thanks much appreciated

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