Rear lights

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dzt
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Rear lights

Post by dzt » Wed Feb 24, 2010 9:56 pm

Hi all,

Quick question, i have only had my MGF a week or so and i noticed something unusual.

Are the rear lights (not brakes lights) supposed to come on with the ignition turned on?
the headlight switch is turned off and the front side&headlights are off - just the rear lights on. :?

Seems like a short circuit somewhere to me, Although i may be completely wrong and its normal :oops:

Can someone enlighten me please. :)

Cheers,
Darren
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Keith Williams
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Re: Rear lights

Post by Keith Williams » Wed Feb 24, 2010 10:05 pm

Sounds like something is wrong there as the rear lights should not come on like that with the ignition.

The rear lights should only work with the front side lights.

Might be worth checking the cable running to the rear of the car on the left hand side of the boot to ensure no cable is split there?
1998 MGF VVC, 2001 Trophy 160 & 2013 MG6 GT TSE
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Re: Rear lights

Post by Rob Bell » Thu Feb 25, 2010 10:23 am

I agree - this isn't normal. Do they come on and stay on?

If it were the brake lights, we'd be blaming the microswitch at the pedal, but since it is the tail lamps... A poor earth or a short as you say I think are the most likely explanations.
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