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vaucluse

Member Since: 04 Feb 2012
Location: SE London
Posts: 185

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Java Black

Dipped Headlights Stopped Working - help

Started up the truck last night to find my lights have stopped working.

If I move the lever forward once then the dashboard is illuminated and sidelights work normally. But if I move the lever forward to the next position (dipped lights) then the dashboard goes out and so do the sidelights and the main lights do not come on.

Having looked quickly at the fuses under the steering wheel I see that the dipped lights left and right side are fused separately so I doubt both fuses or both bulbs went at the same time.

Anyone had this with their Puma? Hoping someone can perhaps shed some light (no pun intended) to save me some time going over the basics?

Mines a 57 plate TDCi

Thanks in advance,

Mark

13th Feb 2014 5:34pm

K9F

Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic16451....ght+switch

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic24666....ght+switch

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic13683....ght+switch If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!

13th Feb 2014 5:40pm

gprich

Member Since: 14 Jun 2013
Location: East Devon
Posts: 42

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey

It is almost certainly the main lighting switch (stalk) - same one been used for years so at least it's cheap and available and a fairly easy job to do yourself.

13th Feb 2014 5:41pm

Cheshire110

Member Since: 26 Jul 2013
Location: Cheshire/London
Posts: 2751

relay your headlights as per the threads K9F linked too, erases the problem completely for the future.. Cheers, David
Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8.

13th Feb 2014 5:55pm

K9F

Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

Or replace with LEDs to reduce the current draw through the switch perhaps? If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!

13th Feb 2014 5:58pm

vaucluse

Member Since: 04 Feb 2012
Location: SE London
Posts: 185

Thanks for the links K9F

So it looks like I need to change the switch as there's no relay right?

How straight forward is this? Plug and play or soldering required? Also does the steering wheel need to come off to do this?

Thanks guys

Mark

13th Feb 2014 6:31pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17354

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

No soldering required, it's all plugs. Wheel doesn't need to come off but removing it does make the job a lot easier (it's very easy to remove the wheel).

13th Feb 2014 6:54pm

vaucluse

Member Since: 04 Feb 2012
Location: SE London
Posts: 185

Many thanks Blackwolf.

That sounds like something I can take care off on Saturday myself.

Thanks to all of you for your replies.

Mark

13th Feb 2014 7:17pm

Josh K

Member Since: 01 Nov 2013
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 266

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Orkney Grey

I had this issue last month and bought a new switch. However when the truck was in for its service whilst awaiting delivery of the part, the garage repaired the switch with some solder so now I keep the switch as a spare in my truck tool box just in case the switch goes whilst out and about. Always better to be prepared, saves having to drive home with the sidelights which far too many members on this site have had to do 2007 (57) Defender 90 (Sold)
Looking for another to replace it.

The road less travelled.... is a muddy one!

13th Feb 2014 8:33pm

Diablo

Member Since: 26 Oct 2011
Location: Basingstoke
Posts: 335

1984 Defender 90 200 Tdi SW Keswick Green

Better to be prepared and RELAY the lights. solve the problem, not the symptoms

14th Feb 2014 11:44am

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