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Originally Posted by bob12
I did actually mean with the engine on tick over and putting the car in reverse but with your foot on the clutch Dave. I well remember years ago I couldn't get the reversing light to work when testing it pre-MOT. It's actually a while since I last checked them and I can't actually remember the minutia of the sequence!! Maybe you just need the ignition on ... who really cares  |
It was a bit tongue in cheek Bob, he can't be at the back of the car testing the feed and/or bulb operation and inside with his foot on the clutch. Having the engine running is a valid point as the extra voltage from the alternator may well overcome a dubious earth, however they should work without it.