Rear fog lamp relay location?

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Johnwindwood
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Rear fog lamp relay location?

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Guys

I have no rear fog lamps (The day before MOT-typical!)
Where is the relay located? I have the factory manual which includes it in the wiring diagram but not in the component location diagram!
(1984/5 car)
Many thanks.
Kind regards

John

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Re: Rear fog lamp relay location?

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Hi John,

Not sure which diagram is applicable or when any changes were made, but this is for a 1987 car I believe.

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Red dot is rear fog light relay.

Neil.

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Re: Rear fog lamp relay location?

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Nothing showing in my service notes for the pre 1986 cars either.

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Re: Rear fog lamp relay location?

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After a bit of detective work, I have discovered that the early cars didn't have a rear fog relay, but the wiring runs through the front fog relay.
Checked and it had come loose in its holder. Removed, cleaned contacts and replaced-all now working.
Kind regards

John

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1984 Lotus Excel (1985 MY wide body)
1952 Austin Sheerline A125 Harold Radford Shooting Brake
1949 Austin Sheerline saloon (Parts car)
1997 BMW Z3 1.9
2002 Volvo V70XC Cross Country AWD

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