PUMA fog light as a reversing light

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Originally Posted by Scouse

Are you sure that it's a requirement in Australia? Sure, it's a standard fitment but I'm not sure about it being needed for ADRs.

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It's a European standard .Here in Queensland it is illegal to use them anytime.Don't know about other states.

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Originally Posted by one_iota

The only snag I can think of is that the rear fog is required by the ADR's....no rear fog therefore defected vehicle.

A supplementary reversing light is the way to go. Another thing to add to the list of things to add :)

I replaced the bulb with a reversing alarm type that lets the pedestrians know I'm backing out of the drive:

Reversing Alarm Bulb

Not too loud but gets people's attention. Doesn't illuminate very well though.

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Yep so did I and it was good for bit then the buzzer started sounding weird, had a look and the buzzer unit had melted.:o

I fitted 2 small spots under the tow bar (about 2 inch of a Subaru I think ) and hooked them up to a relay on the standard SVX reverse light, its the bee's nuts.

Allan

Hi Miky,
Yes I did this with TD300 and TD5 to get more reverse light onto driver's side where it is of better use. Had auto elect disconnect fog light and cross-connect reverse light from L/H side as you say - never had any problems with reverse light contactor switch (where-ever it is?) overheating but then not usually in reverse for extended periods. Have used (2) reverse lights as temporary area light at rear for up to 30 mins doing track-side tyre repairs at night with no problem.

With the Puma, I had to buy the whole reverse light assembly as the lens was no longer removeable or available as a separate part.
Regards,

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Originally Posted by Allan

I fitted 2 small spots under the tow bar (about 2 inch of a Subaru I think ) and hooked them up to a relay on the standard SVX reverse light, its the bee's nuts.

Allan

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Gday Allan,

When you get a chance I would hope you post up some pics of your bee's nuts! :D
I am interested.
I have a spotlight mounted up high at the rear passenger side (Landrover extra) but while it is great for camping, it is just ok as a reverse light.

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Originally Posted by SVX37

Gday Allan,

When you get a chance I would hope you post up some pics of your bee's nuts! :D
I am interested.
I have a spotlight mounted up high at the rear passenger side (Landrover extra) but while it is great for camping, it is just ok as a reverse light.

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No problems done. They give a great light when reversing. I fitted a work light on the roof rack to aid setting up camp in the dark.


Allan

Ok, I'll admit, I'm lazy :p

If I want more light I just turn the rear fog on. It might be red, but I can still see by it! :D

As mentioned before, you can't get just a new lens for the existing light, but given the extra work to do the wiring properly, you may as well just fit additional lights.

:)