MOT defects: Dipswitch
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
4 defects: 4 major.
| Certificate wording | Severity | As an advisory | Inspection manual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam | major | None | Headlamp 'dip' switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements |
| Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam | major | None | Headlamp 'dip' switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements |
| Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams | major | None | Headlamp 'dip' switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements |
| Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps | major | None | Headlamp 'dip' switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements |
Pre-2018 names for this part
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