Series 2 Hazard lights

[Big Rich]

I have a 1969 series 2b and I am trying to wire up the hazard warning switch.

What wire goes where? :?  Can enyone tell me how to wire it up please.

Thanks

Rich

[datalas]

cheapest, easiest and probably tackiest way is to short the left hand indicator live to the right hand one and then turn an indicator on :D

granted it flashes slowly, but it works ;)

[Bob Ajob]

Hi Rich,

They didn't have them in 1969 and you don't need them for your MOT.

I have seen posts on it before, either on here or on the Series 2 club forum. I can probably dig them out, but not got time tonight.

If you haven't already, it's worth becoming a member, definitely worth joining the forum even if it's to find a way of not crucifying your electrics. Please don't bodge it, Forward Controls are a bit too precious...

Regards,
Rob.

[Big Rich]

Hi Bob

I have been to two Mot places in Northants and one in Yorkshire where I got the forward control from and all said it would not pass without one. I was under the immpression that you didn't.

I have bought a hazard light switch from Vehicle wiring products but the instructions are unclear.

The last resort will be let the garage do it but I like to do it myself then I know its done proporly.

I have the help of retired R.E.M.E (Royal Electrical Mecanical Engineers)  chap for the welding and pannel beating as I am still learning. Good enought for farm equipment but ot for the forward control.

Will look into the series 2 club.

Rich

[Bob Ajob]

Hi Rich,

This below is an excerpt from The MOT Testers Manual

Vehicles first used before 1 April 1986
A hazard warning device is not required by Regulation, but, if one is fitted, it must be tested.
The hazard warning lamp 'tell tale' may be a separate light or the same as the indicator 'tell-tale. However, it must be a flashing light.

I would get them to ask them to check, or better still, find a "Landrover friendly" garage in your area. Try a new post asking for a garage near you.

Regards,
Rob

[MattW]

Direction indicators and hazard warning devices are not required by regulations on vehicles not fitted with any front or rear position lamps (see1.1), nor are they required on vehicles first used before 1 January 1936.

Rich actually told me this :)
Fancy a Series3 Rich, I've got one for sale :?:

MattW

[Big Rich]

Don't tempt me mate. I still have to finish Manfred off. Then who knows a

Rich

[James.Harwood]

I have been to two Mot places in Northants and one in Yorkshire where I got the forward control from and all said it would not pass without one. I was under the immpression that you didn't

Unfortunately this is how a lot of MOT stations are going.

If they fail you for not having hazards, contest the failure.  

If you don't want to do this go else where that do actually know the rules and regs for older vehicles.

If in doubt try Peter Cross Motors in Broughton Astley - they know about older cars and are not that far from you (within 1hour).

[The Winfrows]

if they were not fitted to the original vehicle you dont need them

[Big Rich]

I have all ready put the hazard switch into the dash. Just need to get it wired in.

See pic's

http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Big%20Rich/gallery/Manfred/8/c35f74342ee283f44df7a1316a17a0a8.JPG/TmV3IHN3aXRjaCBwYW5uZWwgSSBrbm9ja2VkIHVwLg==

Will be handy to have on occasions too.

Rich

[Bob Ajob]

Being as you're sure you're having Hazards... The indicator circuit is ignition switched, that is if the ignition is off, so are your indicators, and if you just wired them together, so would your hazards being an MOT failure.

I've had a look on the Series 2 Club Forum (which I recommend you join if you haven't already). There is also a forum specific to Forward Controls and One Tons that you may find useful for other queries.

You will need a separate relay as the Hazards need to be permanently 'live', not switched on the ignition. The Hazards also need to light up to let you know they're on. VWP do some relevant relays, RFL7 has a vehicle warning lamp as needed (£14.37)

There are a few ways that this can be done depending upon the switch and relays etc. What hazard switch do you have, and what connectors does it have?

Rob.