4 replies to this topic

[johnR]

I've put a lucas reversing light on the boot but when I put it in reverse the wires from the gearbox started melting and the light didn't come on. Should I have used a relay?
JohnR

[Craig89]

Sounds like you have a short circuit somewhere and the circuit isnt suitably fused. Although a relay is worth having they were not fitted as standard so the lack of one is not the cause of your problems. How exactly have you wired it?

[peter-b]

Have you got the light wires round the right way, accidently put power wire to light earth, just a thought, easy done.

[GraemeC]

What wattage is the lamp on the boot? If it is a classic Lucas unit then chances are the wires aren't big enough to carry the current draw. A relay would be the best answer.

[johnR]

I used the original wiring from the gearbox to the boot, then used the same earth as the rear numberplate light. I'll have to check through it for a connector come apart or something.
The light didn't come on at all so something like that is probably the problem.
JohnR