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Naycrx

Member Since: 11 Oct 2023
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 129

Aftermarket Headlights

Good Evening,

This evening i noticed one of our aftermarket headlights stopped working? Main lights work. But DRL Halo running light isn't, and the same Halo indicator isn't working.

I have had it all to bits , but it's a sealed unit ... is there a possibility that the bulb it the Halo has gone ?

Cheers[/i]

17th Oct 2023 5:35pm

geobloke

Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 4410

Hello

Just checking that there was a good connection to the indicator and side lights where the power and signal to the DRL/Indicator comes from?!

The way you tap into those wires can make the difference between a good connection and an intermittent one.

17th Oct 2023 5:40pm

Naycrx

Member Since: 11 Oct 2023
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 129

From what I can see there is a red wire from the headlight that controls the DRL and a green wire for the Halo indicator. The normal indicator is working OK?

Os ot worth buying a new set ?

17th Oct 2023 6:04pm

geobloke

Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 4410

Ok. So the Indicator and DRL work on 12v so run a test wire to the wires in turn and see whether the headlight unit does what it is supposed to.

If that does not work then it looks like those features have died. Is it worth getting a new set? Depends whether you can live with just the main and high beam features and the usual defender indicators.

If you cannot then yes buy a new set. My personal preference is for Trucklites or JW Speaker LED headlights because they work and keep on working.

17th Oct 2023 6:15pm

Naycrx

Member Since: 11 Oct 2023
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 129

OK Thank-you so much for replying, I may sound daft here but where would I run a 12 v test from? Might be best to het an auto electrician ronhave a quick look.

17th Oct 2023 6:51pm

geobloke

Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 4410

If you are a novice then yes get an auto electrician out to have a look. There is no point (unless you are a keen bean that is) stressing yourself out and risking a short circuit or worse. As they say safety first.

17th Oct 2023 7:05pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17382

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

I think it's actually illegal to have halo indicators as well as the original front indicators. Section 7 Part 11 of the Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations (1989):

"Requirements relating to optional direction indicators

1. No vehicle shall be fitted with a total of more than one front indicator nor more than two rear indicators, on each side."

Perhaps your headlamp is trying to save you!

17th Oct 2023 9:57pm

geobloke

Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 4410

Great catch Blackwolf

I confess I ddi not know this rule. Everyday is a school day as they say.

18th Oct 2023 8:30am

Naycrx

Member Since: 11 Oct 2023
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 129

Thanks all again for the Help... after previous reply I think I'll disconnect the DRL/indicator from the other side now then..... A Temporary fix... but suppose make them legal.

18th Oct 2023 8:35am

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