LPG inspection
1-7 Dual-fuel selector
Reasons for rejection
Mandatory equipment
1. Where LPG is not the only fuel supply, no dual-fuel selector is fitted.
2. Fittings to AS/NZS 1425: 2003: The dual-fuel selector is visible to the driver in the normal driving position and is not marked to indicate the selected fuel.
Condition
3. The dual-fuel selector is:
a) not in working condition, or
b) requires the use of tools to be operated.
4. The dual-fuel markings are illegible.
Performance
5. The fuel selector does not allow the supply of the indicated fuel.
6. The fuel selector allows the supply of more than one fuel at a time in positions where this is not intended (Note 1).
Note 1
Some systems are designed to allow petrol and LPG to flow when switching from LPG to petrol.
Summary of legislation
Applicable legislation
- Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Standards Compliance 2002
- Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Equipment 2004
- AS/NZS1425: 2003, section 6.9.2(h)
- AS/NZS1425: 2003, section 5.9.
Mandatory equipment
1. Where alternative fuels are available the vehicle must be fitted with a fuel selector to prevent the supply of more than one fuel at a time (Note 1).
2. Fittings to AS/NZS 1425: 2003: The dual-fuel selector, if visible to the driver in the normal driving position, must be marked to indicate the selected fuel.
Condition
3. The selector must be in working condition and operable by hand without the use of tools.
Performance
4. The fuel selector must allow the supply of the alternative fuels one at a time.