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Q & A: Reverse Lamps

Wednesday March 27th, 2002
Q & A, MGA, MGB, MGC, MG T-Type, Midget
John,
I am having a problem with my reverse lamps not working on my 1977 MGB. They haven't worked since I purchased the car five years ago. I purchased brand new light units and have checked all connections. It appears the reverse lamp plugs are getting 9.5 v of power when the car is put into reverse.
I don't have a wiring schematic for my 1977 MGB. Could you e-mail me one or suggest what I might do to make my reverse
lamps work correctly.
Thank you. K. Beatty

Mr Beatty!

Remember the first rule of Lucas electrics: approaching an electrical malfunction without a test light and a wiring diagram is a certain route to madness.

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