NCT Retest

SparrowHawk · 07-10-2014 4:21pm #1

hi, had an nct test recently which I failed due to severe corrosion and a leaking suspension. This have been fixed but now a "door open" warning light has come on - all does are closed.
question is will the retest only check the failed items, and ignore the warning light, or can I potentially fail for the warning light?

Thanks in advance.

SH

biko · 07-10-2014 4:30pm

Retest is usually only the failed item but NCT might just have an issue with that light. Then again if they can see doors work they might let you go.

Check the door sensors one by one and see if you can figure out which one it is. It could be a quick and easy fix.

SparrowHawk · 07-10-2014 4:43pm

Thanks biko, had it in to a couple of mechanics for a quick look. no sensors that are visible and both said they'd need to take door panels off. .... and charge for it. It's a 03 Punt and have already spent enough money on it. Would rather not spend more of I can avoid it. ...

slimjimmc · 07-10-2014 5:00pm

The door/tailgate open warning lamp is not part of the test however I'd expect them to verify the doors are securely closed.

mgbgt1978 · 07-10-2014 5:13pm

The 'door open' switch is probably built into the door locks.
Unfortunately that makes it hard to check which one is faulty.

The door open warning light is not listed as a fail in the NCT Manual (Item 60; 'Malfunction Indicators' lists the particular lights that are a fail), so although they can ask you about it they cannot fail you for it

SparrowHawk · 08-10-2014 1:23pm

thanks for the advice all - much appreciated - NCT retest is booked for next Tuesday!

SparrowHawk · 31-10-2014 8:43am

just to wrap up, passed the NCT :-)

daingeanrob · 31-10-2014 8:45am

fair play for posting again. a lot of threads are left without reply and no one knows if the nct is got or not.

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