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KevG Super Moderator 
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They're 50 quid |
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Wes Attwell Member
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Been reading along with this thread with interest and some good points made. I heard on the grapevine today that 4 manufacturers of certain socket testers don't work on Mercedes and various other cars. Does anyone have experience of this? Last edited on Wed Feb 8th, 2012 03:29 pm by Wes Attwell |
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KevG Super Moderator
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They are less than 50 at some motor factors. Last edited on Fri Aug 19th, 2011 05:43 pm by KevG |
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bandmansteve Member
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£50 seems pretty reasonable. Think I'll go for that as they have a good reputation in the trade. Cheers.  |
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andyc Member
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Hi Guys Just picked up this thread about the 13 to 7 pin adapters, please be aware that the body of the 13 pin male socket is rotated to allow an adapter to be fitted, I have never seen a permanent female 13 to 7 pin mod' on a vehicle. [Edited to remove advertising] Last edited on Fri Aug 19th, 2011 04:39 pm by |
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Perfectconnection Guest
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Hi kit, take a look at this link.. this should help now.. Link deleted - please send PM if you want to share your website Last edited on Mon Jul 4th, 2011 03:17 pm by |
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bimmer Moderator 
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it's "right up there" on my list of places to go. LOL   Last edited on Sun Jul 3rd, 2011 12:33 pm by bimmer |
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Wesley Trade Member
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bimmer wrote: "We have just launched an MOT tester which is now all VOSA approved." Where are you going???.....  "Uranus"???..... LOL.ps; ROFL! Last edited on Sat Jul 2nd, 2011 11:50 pm by Wesley |
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bimmer Moderator
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"We have just launched an MOT tester which is now all VOSA approved." i would like to go into space LOL. |
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kit1958 Trade Member 
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Wecome to the forum. Wot pic |
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Perfectconnection Guest
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Hi, As a specialist in the towing electrics industry, We have just launched an MOT tester which is now all VOSA approved. We have designed and developed this based on our expertise as specialists in towing electrics. It is equipped with switches to test the trailer flasher failure functions which others do not have. We decided to include this because this is required by UK law and although not part of MOT requirements it still remains linked with the law. maybe worth a look and let us know. see pic |
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Stealth Super Moderator 
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Wesley wrote:cheers "stealth". No probs |
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Wesley Trade Member
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cheers "stealth". |
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Stealth Super Moderator
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Wesley wrote:had a vehicle in recently that was fitted witha 13 pin socket, it also had a 13 pin to 7 pin adapter that without damage could not be removed! Only 13 pin sockets will be testable as they are manufactured to an EU approved standard - if it's a 13 - 7 adaptor - forget it |
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Wesley Trade Member
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had a vehicle in recently that was fitted witha 13 pin socket, it also had a 13 pin to 7 pin adapter that without damage could not be removed! please bear in mind (we) are not allowed to remove anytihing, what now? |
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markkbean Member
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Hi I have seen an mot vosa approved version 13 pin socket tester for testing these new euro sockets. they also do the converter to be able to test the older style 7 pin sockets Its around £50 so not bad value... this is the link there is also instructions how to use the tool and a video of the tool in use. Last edited on Mon Aug 22nd, 2011 01:28 pm by |
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Aylesbury Jock Member 
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bimmer wrote: the 13 pin socket will become the norm in the near future as new trailers, caravans etc. are now being fitted with them and the 7 pin is being phased out. i would think this is why VOSA decided to test only 13 pin sockets. VOSA say they had no choice on the 13 pin socket testing. Following orders from our European masters Last edited on Mon Aug 22nd, 2011 01:29 pm by |
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kit1958 Trade Member
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Have Boston "jumped the gun" using the three triangle logo and "approved" ? |
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Brian Stephens Member
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Hi Guys, Just joined the forum and was looking at 13 pin testers and wondered if any of you have used Boston before? We run a caravan maintenance firm and have been looking at getting one ahead of schedule of the date in 2012. They look pretty good, but not sure I want to be paying for a brand name, rather than the tool!!  Last edited on Thu Oct 13th, 2011 04:28 pm by |
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bimmer Moderator
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the 13 pin socket will become the norm in the near future as new trailers, caravans etc. are now being fitted with them and the 7 pin is being phased out. i would think this is why VOSA decided to test only 13 pin sockets. Last edited on Thu Oct 13th, 2011 04:27 pm by |
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rocky69 Member
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They were in the rejon of £25-£26 but now the word mandatory has been used they will be about £100 I would think |
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bimmer Moderator
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although VOSA are still deciding which socket testers to approve i would think it is going to be something like the one in this link at £100+ especially once it's got their little sticker on it. Last edited on Thu Oct 13th, 2011 04:26 pm by |
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KevG Super Moderator
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Link on Vosa website doesnt work! Anyone know how much these things are going to cost. Anyone seen a 13 pin socket yet this year? Last edited on Tue Feb 1st, 2011 06:05 pm by KevG |
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bimmer Moderator
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VOSA release 12 months ago. http://www.gea.co.uk/docs/558.pdf |
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