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Old 16-01-2011, 12:36 AM   #31
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Try disconnecting the wiring or globe. Might "trick" him
I know that auto electrics is a very complicated area and I'd be concerned that do this might lead to a crapload of other problems with the electrics, plus the car mightn't start if alternator is disconnected. There are about 3 electric wires connected to the alternator, which would do this and not cause any further problems? ie keep the dash light off but not affect running of car
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Old 16-01-2011, 10:05 AM   #32
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I know that auto electrics is a very complicated area and I'd be concerned that do this might lead to a crapload of other problems with the electrics, plus the car mightn't start if alternator is disconnected. There are about 3 electric wires connected to the alternator, which would do this and not cause any further problems? ie keep the dash light off but not affect running of car

I see what you're saying. I was more referring to the dash itself, rather than the engine bay area. I couldn't see that being an issue. So it's my bad for being a little slack with my explanation.
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Old 02-02-2012, 10:00 AM   #33
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Reviving an old thread.
What about a crack in the driving / fog lights? YOu know the ones in the front bumper.

Would that fail?
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Old 02-02-2012, 11:10 AM   #34
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Ask around...usually in most areas around the state you can find a guy like the one who did the roadworthy on an old Corolla for one of our sons (no names, no pack drill). I knew there were a couple of minor points that needed fixing...nothing safety related, but just a minor oil weep here and there and a couple of chips in the windscreen, but I knew that they wouldn't pass. I just really wanted to find out what needed fixing so I could get a safety certificate.
When I turned up, the guy had a look and said "So is the roadworthy for you or to sell the car?"...this implied to me there was two roadworthies he did...one strict one for sale, a big more lenient one if it is just you registering the car for yourself.

Shop around...
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Old 02-02-2012, 06:52 PM   #35
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Reviving an old thread.
What about a crack in the driving / fog lights? YOu know the ones in the front bumper.

Would that fail?

No naked lights allowed. So yes, it'd fail.
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Old 03-02-2012, 12:06 AM   #36
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Yep, failed.
2 cracked fog lights and a cracked PVC pipe of some sort. Will just trade the car now.
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Old 03-02-2012, 12:12 AM   #37
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this implied to me there was two roadworthies he did...one strict one for sale, a big more lenient one if it is just you registering the car for yourself.
That has been my experience over the years.
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