rcx718
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| posted on 3/12/16 at 12:35 PM |
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Separate parking lights anyone?
Hi!
I'm going for the Hella projector units for my build because the price and quality is good. But they don't have parking lights built in. I
can't find any stand alone parking light units. So any exist?
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rcx718
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| posted on 3/12/16 at 12:57 PM |
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Would it be possible to use a set of daytime running lights? From what I can see the E marks don't state what the light is for! So how would an
IVA examiner know if the light is intended as a daytime running light or a parking light?
There's also a note in the IVA manual saying that a single light can combine the function of two lights so long as the requirements of both are
met. But a daytime light must switch off when the headlights come on, while a parking light has no such feature. So not sure if daytime lights can
cover the function of the parking light.
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gremlin1234
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| posted on 3/12/16 at 01:59 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by rcx718
Hi!
I'm going for the Hella projector units for my build because the price and quality is good. But they don't have parking lights built in. I
can't find any stand alone parking light units. So any exist?
you will need front position (side) lamps
separate parking lights do exist, but it is usual just to use the position lamps.
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rcx718
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| posted on 3/12/16 at 02:04 PM |
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Sorry I must have mixed up terminology. I meant position lights. The ones that are usually present within the headlight as a little bulb. The Hella
units don't have them!
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gremlin1234
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| posted on 3/12/16 at 02:47 PM |
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these two pages would be a good start ;-)
" LED Front Position Lamp SIRIUS" £14 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/322337582054 eBay Item
this one is 24v though
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/400573960771 eBay Item
[Edited on 3/12/16 by gremlin1234]
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rcx718
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| posted on 3/12/16 at 03:26 PM |
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Thanks. Those first ones are ECE marked which, Wikipedia says is a worldwide approval scheme. I hope that trumps the need for an E marking for the IVA
test.
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gremlin1234
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| posted on 3/12/16 at 03:59 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by rcx718
Thanks. Those first ones are ECE marked which, Wikipedia says is a worldwide approval scheme. I hope that trumps the need for an E marking for the IVA
test.
about the only light that has to be 'e' marked for iva is the rear fog, that also needs 'B' or
'F' markings too
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rcx718
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| posted on 3/12/16 at 05:23 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by gremlin1234
about the only light that has to be 'e' marked for iva is the rear fog, that also needs 'B' or 'F' markings
too
Thanks. I just looked at the aftermarket fog light fitted to my jeep. It has an E4 mark and above it F1. Do you know if F1 is an F mark? I was hoping
to use the same light as it's very solid and only £15.
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gremlin1234
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| posted on 3/12/16 at 05:34 PM |
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quote:
I just looked at the aftermarket fog light fitted to my jeep. It has an E4 mark and above it F1. Do you know if F1 is an F mark?
seems
very likely!
do you have a picture of the markings?
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rcx718
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| posted on 3/12/16 at 06:33 PM |
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gremlin1234
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| posted on 3/12/16 at 07:16 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by rcx718
certainly looks right for fog
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rcx718
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| posted on 3/12/16 at 07:24 PM |
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I'm going to email VOSA. I don't want to be replacing. I cant find anything about F marks to be sure that 00 F1 is ok.
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Chris_Xtreme
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| posted on 3/12/16 at 10:23 PM |
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to go back to the side lights, it is possible to use DRL leds with a control unit that reduces the light output when they need to be sides. IIRC the
IVA manual says this is fine, there are just rules as to when they have to dip. I have projector lights and a led strip drl at the front under both
cycle arches, bright with ignition, otherwise dim alike sides.
search for drl control on the bay and you will see what I'm on about.
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SteveWalker
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| posted on 4/12/16 at 01:12 AM |
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Could the headlight itself be dimmed to the level of a position light by switching in a resistor or using a PWM drive when sidelights only are
required? Would this meet the requirements?
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Chris_Xtreme
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| posted on 4/12/16 at 09:35 AM |
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Whilst dimming the main bulb might be possible I would rather have a separate bulb. Part of the reason is to have a fall back plan if there is a bulb
failure, ie others can still see both sides of you car when approaching and not think you are a motorbike.
I can't remember if the iva enforces the separate bulb.
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