Need more light..... don’t we all?

www.hughesguides.com

Alot of good info can be found here, it does require a subscription/payment but may be of interest to someone who wants detailed info on anything regarding traffic/vehicle regs etc.
I have found it very valuable not just for vehicle related things. It was recomended to me by a police officer as they apparently refer to this too.

Kissmyaura, what are the light function codes on your headlights?

Should have HCR for dipped and main beam

Now what is the halo a position/side light then it should have A as light function code

If the LED halo is a DRL then it will have light function code RL on lens.

Direction indicator light function code 1/1a/1b

if those light function codes are not on then NOT road legal

Have had to explain to traffic police what peak beam reference code means which should be marked on all legal headlights!


Brendan

I like to start at the source.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/aftermarket-hid-headlamps

leeds said:

Kissmyaura, what are the light function codes on your headlights?

Should have HCR for dipped and main beam

Now what is the halo a position/side light then it should have A as light function code

If the LED halo is a DRL then it will have light function code RL on lens.

Direction indicator light function code 1/1a/1b

if those light function codes are not on then NOT road legal

Have had to explain to traffic police what peak beam reference code means which should be marked on all legal headlights!


Brendan

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Hi Brendan,

Halo is either DRL or half indicator depending how you wire it.

All I could find is C/R 25 E8 02a ECE R112 it also has the numbers below set out sort of like this with the E8 in a circle on the glass.
HCR PL E8 17.5
01
80911

Can you decipher this, interested to know what it means....

A Bar ordered, now got to get it home through the airport (may just check it in). 2 x 96W LED spots to go on plus an LED light bar to flood. Think that will be more than enough for me lol. Will get the local landy man to wire them properly in as I have no idea on that.

Sorry for slight delay in replying.


Now some LED headlights are obviously NOT approved. Those LED headlights just marked DOT, SAE, E+ number in a circle are LLEGAL headlights


LED headlights marked with a reputable makers name Nolden, Speaker, Truck-Lite, Vision X with the correct markings on are 100% road legal. It is NOT a legal requirement for the manufacturers to put their name on the lights but it does raise brand awareness and give some confidence that they are road legal.


For your LED headlights you say

Halo is either DRL or half indicator depending how you wire it.


All I could find is C/R 25 E8 02a ECE R112 it also has the numbers below set out sort of like this with the E8 in a circle on the glass.

HCR PL E8 17.5

01

80911

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I am guessing that the first set of information come off the web/printed leaflet or packaging. That information does not correspond 100% with markings on lens


C/R Low and high (dip and main) beam headlamp with low and high beams not to be operated simultaneously, Class-A (usually tungsten filament)


25 Probably Peak Beam Reference Number equivalent to some of the brightest LED headlights from reputable makers


E8 Czech Republic is country which has done the ‘approval’


02a could refer to a class of direction indicator


ECE R112 Refers to UN ECE regulation 112 Headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing-beam


On your lens


HC/R Low and high (dip and main) beam headlamp with low and high beams not to be operated simultaneously, Class-B (usually halogen or LED)


PL Plastic Lens


E8 Czech Republic done the approval


17.5 Peaked Beam Reference Number


01 First series of amendments to R112


80911 Actual approval number


Now what gives me cause for concern are as follows


Class of headlight changes CR to HC/R


Peak Beam Reference number changes from 25 to 17.5


No RL on lens for daytime running light


No 1 for direction indicator


No arrow for LHT


So my gut feeling is that this is not a genuine approval mark.



Brendan

Cheers Brendan,

Very helpful and interesting.

I found the company : Queedon / Kindle Industry Ltd
Appear to by a Czech / China partnership.
They have all the approval certs etc on the website, the first set of numbers where on a sticker on a loom they supplied that I did not use.
The second set are the ones on the actual lens
Here is the link, let me know what you think, if you are not bored of this by now!

http://www.qeedon.com/products/land-rover-defender-led-headlights-2/

http://www.qeedon.com

Hi KMA,

I have to learn all sorts of things in my line of work.

Have a look at that certificate

Combined Upper and Lower Beam Headlamp White in colour.

No mention of DRL or indicator so hence the lack of light function code on the lens?

For instance Nolden headlights carry light function code HCR for headlamp and RL for DRL.


Brendan

Think I'll just go to paddocks and order a pair of standard candles.

Discokids said:

Think I'll just go to paddocks and order a pair of standard candles.

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Ok, ok, I think you've Tee'd this one up, so I'll go ahead and say it...........................why don't you ask for fork handles and then you'll have two spare.

What makes me laugh the most? Gov.uk final statement get out clause
Seek independent advice

5.1 Legal information
The information in this document is a summary of the Department’s understanding of what the law requires. However, ultimately the interpretation of the law is a matter for the courts based on individual facts of any particular case. You are therefore advised to consult the relevant legislation and, if necessary, seek independent advice.

Muppetdaze said:

What makes me laugh the most? Gov.uk final statement get out clause
Seek independent advice

5.1 Legal information
The information in this document is a summary of the Department’s understanding of what the law requires. However, ultimately the interpretation of the law is a matter for the courts based on individual facts of any particular case. You are therefore advised to consult the relevant legislation and, if necessary, seek independent advice.

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lol, lawyers are just best guess interpreters, or professional argue reps.