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Hi All

Decided to have a proper look at the OE high Viz rear brake light on my 2012 4/4 Sport. I fitted the accessory high viz lamp Dave W so kindly made for me a couple of weeks ago and noticed that the factory high viz was not working. Access is terrible but I managed to splice into the wiring and so was not that worried (at first) as it couldn’t be seen anyway with the spare wheel and carrier rack fitted.

That was until the ‘Virgo’ in me couldn’t accept something not working so as it’s week 3 after Chemo I had a play, first it’s a bu**er but all the rear trim needs pulling, well most of it, then there is a massive plastic inner box/liner that sits under where the spare wheel panel is fitted for ‘other’ Trads, that’s a fun job to remove believe me! Then I could access the lamp and wiring.

What a mess, I think it must have been wired by Stevie Wonder! A real rats nest of wires and block connectors, very badly done and wires changing colours randomly. And then I found the OE High Viz lamp unit had been stuck in place with Silicon!!! Have fun if you ever need to change it. I also noted that because the rear panel has no access panel incorporated if you ever need to access the fuel pump your in for fun and games.

I pulled out most of the block connectors and ‘Joseph’s Coat’ wiring and set to and after a couple of hours not only is it rewired with shrink wrap crimped connectors the OE brake lamp is working (just a rubbish bullet connector that was badly crimped).

It’s not exactly rocket science as it’s basic lighting wiring it’s just very sad that more care and workmanship had not gone into the build. The amount of dust tells me it’s never been disturbed so I am convinced it’s as it left the factory.

BR
Colin

Colin, I have slightly worried about access: what are the difficulties do you think, in cutting an access panel on the rear and covering it with a louvered rear panel?

Sorry but I think it would take an expert like VSM to accurately answer that. To my eyes it would be a doable job but the aperture would need a wire edge I guess which could be a challenge in situ the cover would br simple enough for them I am sure.

If I were to do that I would go the whole hog and have the carrier and spare wheel fitted like the other cars.

BR
Colin

Great to hear about your perseverance and it now makes you an expert - I`ll know where to come when my high-level light fails!!!!
Megan has been on the drive for a week now waiting for pick up for replacement wing. I`m already getting withdrawal symptoms. I keep sticking my head into the car just to savour that Morgan aroma.
Word of advice given to SWMBO when having chemo & radio therapy several years ago - don`t expect to feel better immediately the treatment stops as the effects carry on and may get worse for several weeks but after that it is a gentle uphill. So in effect don`t expect to much too soon and feel frustrated if recovery/improvement is not instant.
Best wishes.

Cheers Phil

I will take that on board, I am afraid it’s none curable as it spread before they found it (bones and lymph nodes) but, and it’s a big but, the consultant said it seems to be slowing down. Will know a little more when they re-scan to get a baseline. My last chemo of this first cycle is this Thursday and it’s noticeable that the effects are cumulative as it’s taking me longer to throw off the effects each round. But I am not giving in to this and see no point in trying to win some extra time to spend it watching TV so will he out and about just as soon as I can. We really must meet up for a pint one lunchtime. Hope your kingpins are still giving good service ;-).

All the best with your wing repair buddy.

BR
Colin

Kingpins & springs are great. As with many forms of cancer, attitude is the most important thing and I am convinced that a positive attitude like yours has a great effect in combatting the illness and slowing it down considerably. We were lucky with Liz that it was caught just in time and did not spread.
Waiting to hear from the insurers when they can pick up the car to deliver to Allon Whites for repair.