Fixing hazard and reverse lights on a Triumph

[carboy2017]

I need to get reverse light and hazard light fitted to my Herald 1200 Saloon

Has anyomne done it and can you point me to the best way of doing it,im not sure if it have a reverse light switch in the gearbox if so it might be a manual switch

also pls point me to a good decent set of reverse light

btw,how does a hazard light fit in if it was not factory fitted?

[Skyedriver]

Check the Haynes manual but I would guess there isn't a reverse switch on the box so a flick switch on the dash (with a warning light) is the way forward (or backwards in your case). And a big raydot or square 8 fog on the back for the rally look....

There's probably a wiring diagram in the hazard kit you buy.

[droopsnoot]

Reverse lights are easy to wire - take a feed from the ignition circuit (so they're only on when the engine is running) to the switch (whether manual or on the gearbox) and then to the lights, and earth them directly.

I'm in the process of adding hazards to a car, and even though I've just looked at the wiring diagram I wouldn't say it's all that clear. Get a kit that has a diagram with it.

Edited by droopsnoot on Monday 15th January 19:08

[Yertis]

Your best bet is to get hold of the wiring diagram for your Herald, which should be easy. Good luck with the hazard lights – it's not a trivial job. If you want guidance, look at the wiring diagram for a late US spec Spitfire. Good luck. Join TSSC.

[grumpy52]

A left field suggestion if the hazards are for peace of mind and a warning when broken down ( it's old it will break down ).
Get one of those LED strobe warning kits , they are cheap , easy to wire , much more visible when in use , can be fitted discreetly and use very little power .
Reverse light is a simple wiring job as described by others .

[droopsnoot]

The main issue with hazards in my head is keeping the two feeds separate so that the individual indicators still work, but I think that's down to the switch. The flasher unit or relay is the power source, and you either use the indicator switch to send that power to one or other side, or use the hazard switch to send it to both sides.

[Faust66]

I fitted one of these to my Volvo Amazon:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSIC-KIT-CAR-Hazard-...

Wiring couldn’t be easier: live feed, earth and splice a wire into each indicator circuit (i.e. left and right sides). Fitted it in 30 mins!

They’re not the most aesthetically appealing unit out there, but it sits under the dash so who really cares?

I did fit one of the Lucas types with the pull toggle switch but it didn’t work… seller sent me another free of charge and that also was duff – so I’d recommend avoiding this product.