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TwistedPatience
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« on: August 18, 2011, 01:19:18 PM »
For my MOT on the trike this year I was required to put hazard lights on, which i did using a kit from Fleabay.

We've had a bit of rain this morning and the water has entered the switch, shorted it out and my rear hazards have been flashing ever since.

Does anyone know of a good waterproof hazard switch? Iluminated on-off with logo?

I bloody hope the trike starts later.
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« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2011, 10:33:23 PM »
Why does it need the logo?
Mines just a waterproof toggle switch. 2 pin relay and 2 diodes. Job done.
When hazards are on the idiot lights flash so no need for illuminated hazard switch accordig to my information
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« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2011, 04:10:13 PM »
Trike did start ok but it needs sorting perhaps another switch to cut the power to the other switch will stop the short haha


Quote from: skiprat on August 18, 2011, 10:33:23 PM
Why does it need the logo?
Mines just a waterproof toggle switch. 2 pin relay and 2 diodes. Job done.
When hazards are on the idiot lights flash so no need for illuminated hazard switch accordig to my information

I have different system to yours mate and the reason I need a switch with a logo is coz my MOT man is a bit picky about that sort of thing

I have a year to find one.
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« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2011, 08:27:49 PM »
I think your MOT man need educating.
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« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2011, 07:38:58 AM »
Quote from: BikerGran on August 19, 2011, 08:27:49 PM
I think your MOT man need educating.

No point he retires soon
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« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2011, 01:36:23 PM »
I put an overide switch between battery live and hazard live feed TP. Hid it out he way as it should be there but lets me isolate hazard circuit if parking anywhere kids may take a fancy to flicking switches about
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« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2011, 11:43:18 AM »
That's what I've got to do or make a cover to protect from the rain.
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« Reply #7 on: December 29, 2011, 10:07:09 PM »
Quote from: TwistedPatience on August 20, 2011, 07:38:58 AM
Quote from: BikerGran on August 19, 2011, 08:27:49 PM
I think your MOT man need educating.

No point he retires soon
every point if he is wrong, ask him to show you in his manual where it says that,
why waste good money on someones ignorance...
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« Reply #8 on: December 29, 2011, 10:18:55 PM »
If you want to add a logo anyway, just for your own peace of mind, Car Builder Solutions sell a sheet of self adhesive symbols & words, printed in white on a clear background, for £3.60 incuding VAT. I used them to label the switches on the dashboard of my truck.

http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/product/Self_Adhesive_Switch_Legend_Sheet_LEGEND
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« Reply #9 on: December 30, 2011, 08:53:47 AM »
You can use the indicator warning light as the hazard warning light(as advised by BYZMAX).Mine passed MSVA like this ,so I guess MOT will also be ok. The switch hasnt got to be illuminated. I used a simple on/off switch and a flexy rubber cover from Vehicle Wiring Products.I also used the 2 x diode set up.Admittedly I havent been out in the rain yet,but the cover seems quite good.
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« Reply #10 on: December 31, 2011, 06:34:47 PM »
fill the switch with clear silicone, no rain will get in then  Grin Grin
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