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alexcavXS

Member Since: 05 Jul 2014
Location: Devon
Posts: 5

Lightforce 170 Striker HID switch - newbie

Good evening all,

I'm after some advice as to what I can use to switch on my new lights for my 06 TD5 90xs.
After recently purchasing a pair of Lightforce 170s and the lightforce wiring loom (incl little black rocker switch) I am wondering if I could purchase the defender aux light (light2) switch and use this to switch the lights on and off or will it not work with the lights?
Appologies if this is a FAQ or doesn't make much sense but I am a newbie to defenders.
Any help greatly appreciated
Thanks
Alex

3rd Sep 2014 8:01pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20587

You don't have to have a switch for front mounted lights only roof lights unless you actually want one.

3rd Sep 2014 8:07pm

alexcavXS

Member Since: 05 Jul 2014
Location: Devon
Posts: 5

I'd ideally like one really.

3rd Sep 2014 8:11pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20587

Fair enough, I use mine on main beam controlled by the stalk.
Indeed I know the switch you have in mind. Quite expensive at around £55 now I think.
Dingocroft do them iirc

3rd Sep 2014 8:27pm

alexcavXS

Member Since: 05 Jul 2014
Location: Devon
Posts: 5

I wondered about doing the same, but I thought it'd be good to still be able to run just the normal headlights.
Yea I'm lead to believe it's expensive, I've seen them for £59 I think.

3rd Sep 2014 8:37pm

Likeomg

Member Since: 29 Jun 2012
Location: Lake District / Newcastle
Posts: 2654

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey

You can use the heated seat switch as a compromise (they were £14 when I got one)

Same just without the picture, I just replaced the cap with a blank

3rd Sep 2014 8:45pm

alexcavXS

Member Since: 05 Jul 2014
Location: Devon
Posts: 5

Brilliant. Thanks for the advice chaps!
I'll post up some pictures when it's all fitted

3rd Sep 2014 9:10pm

Landlord

Member Since: 27 Oct 2009
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 582

Yes switch is expensive, had the same issue with mine. Eventually bought the correct switch from Dingo. Had Devon 4x4 do the basic wiring on the dash to a new auxiliary fuse box. I then wired the light to the fuse box.

The difficulty Is wiring the negative switced side of the switch to accessory, unless your an auto electrician !

Wiring diagram below

Click image to enlarge 2007 TD5 90 Hard Top

Last edited by Landlord on 4th Sep 2014 8:39am. Edited 1 time in total

3rd Sep 2014 9:16pm

alexcavXS

Member Since: 05 Jul 2014
Location: Devon
Posts: 5

That's so so helpful!! Thank you very very much!!!

3rd Sep 2014 9:44pm

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