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BruceT



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FG, how did you run your wiring to the roof?
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FG



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BruceT wrote:
FG, how did you run your wiring to the roof?


Well, seeing as the Defender normally is about as watertight as your everyday collander, why not go straight through the roof?! Shocked

Joking aside, it has actually worked so far. Last four weeks a steady load of about five inches of snow and ice on the roof and no leaks. I did use a special two piece watertight plug to go through though, topped up with plenty of bathroom sealant.

Boy's installation make me jealous though, a real top job! Thumbs Up would anybody know how many amps is safe to run through the high beams without burning the assy out?

/FG
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BruceT



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Fited the lights this weekend but kept them low due to the amount of bush driving I do. Ran the wiring down the snorkel. Just need to get the LR Aux 2 switches, so I have temporary switches in currently.
I would attach a picture if I new how. Question
Will keep trying.

Does anyone know the part numbers for the switches and plugs?

Thank you
Post #127000 27th Feb 2012 9:20am
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PaulMc



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BruceT wrote:
Fited the lights this weekend but kept them low due to the amount of bush driving I do. Ran the wiring down the snorkel. Just need to get the LR Aux 2 switches, so I have temporary switches in currently.
I would attach a picture if I new how. Question
Will keep trying.

Does anyone know the part numbers for the switches and plugs?

Thank you



Switches are YUG000540LNF -


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http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-YUG000540LNF

http://www.brit-car.co.uk/product.php?xProd=95259

http://www.lrseries.com/shop/product/listi...WITCH.html



Black Connector here -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160732950338


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Wired like this -


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1989 Arles Blue 2.5TD 110 Hardtop
1999 Epsom Green Discovery II 4.0 V8i 'XS'
Post #127300 27th Feb 2012 11:11pm
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v40mav



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What's the best way to secure the cable to the pins crimp or solder .

Is there a separate crimp tool for these connectors. Defender 110 County SW

Disco 3 HSE

Freelander 2 HSE - SOLD going back to a car


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Post #127302 27th Feb 2012 11:24pm
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PaulMc



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v40mav wrote:
What's the best way to secure the cable to the pins crimp or solder .

Is there a separate crimp tool for these connectors.



Crimping is the correct way to do these terminals.

The terminals won't go into the connector housing if the tabs aren't crimped down.

I use one of these -


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But you can do a reasonable crimp with one of these (TT70) -

http://www.polevolt.co.uk/acatalog/info_TT70.html



Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated Mr. Green  Paul.
1989 Arles Blue 2.5TD 110 Hardtop
1999 Epsom Green Discovery II 4.0 V8i 'XS'
Post #127306 27th Feb 2012 11:37pm
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BruceT



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Wow great service here. Laughing

Thank you Paul. Appreciate all the help.
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v40mav



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Thanks. I suspected that would be the case. Now to get a decent set Very Happy

One additional question.

I'm looking for a selection of waterproof connectors. Are there any other recommended suppliers other than VWP. Defender 110 County SW

Disco 3 HSE

Freelander 2 HSE - SOLD going back to a car


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Post #127319 28th Feb 2012 6:21am
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ken



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RS-Online Thumbs Up I find VWP stuff cheap at times

A good alternative to Rennsteig is Knipex Mr. Green
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v40mav



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Cheers Ken

I can never seem to find what I want on RS Online unless I have a code. Must try again and be more patient when looking.

Knipex totally agree with quality kit. I have a selection of the standard pliers in the toolbox form them and had these for years great quality. Very Happy Defender 110 County SW

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Post #127326 28th Feb 2012 6:55am
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PaulMc



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RS are good if you want a quantity of something, as most things are sold in bags of 5, 10, 25, 50 or 100 (and more!).

To take as an example, a popular automotive sealed connector - the 2-way Econoseal.

From RS you have to buy -

Connector housing - Bag of 5

Terminal anti-backout - Bag of 10

Female terminals - Bag of 25

Wire seals - Bag of 25


That's just for the female connector, then you have the same again for the mating male connector (the wire seal is the only part in common between the two)

And, of course, you have to know all of the Tyco/AMP or RS part numbers.


A much easier alternative, is to buy them from Polevolt (who are cheaper than VWP - and RS Shocked ) -

http://www.polevolt.co.uk/acatalog/info_ESC2F.html

Price each: £1.42 (£1.70 Including VAT at 20%)




http://www.polevolt.co.uk/acatalog/info_ESC2M.html

Price each: £0.95 (£1.14 Including VAT at 20%)




I've no connection with Polevolt, other than as a satisfied customer Thumbs Up

. Paul.
1989 Arles Blue 2.5TD 110 Hardtop
1999 Epsom Green Discovery II 4.0 V8i 'XS'
Post #127341 28th Feb 2012 8:19am
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v40mav



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Thumbs Up

thanks Defender 110 County SW

Disco 3 HSE

Freelander 2 HSE - SOLD going back to a car


www.lothian4x4response.org
Post #127344 28th Feb 2012 8:25am
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The Boy



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I always try to crimp then solder but with those it is VERY hard to do becasue if you use too much solder or over lap the profile of the metal pin/connector it will not clip into the pastic housing.
Post #127353 28th Feb 2012 8:37am
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ken



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Paul great advice Thumbs Up

For my sins I have to buy in bulk Big Cry
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The Boy



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Thanks for that PoleVolt link Paul. Bow down

have saved it and when I get a moment I will have a good look through as i want some body flush plugs for something Thumbs Up
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