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steve E Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Tenby Posts: 2073 ![]() ![]() |
I would certainly start with the fuse and go from there.
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Martin Site Admin Member Since: 02 Apr 2007 Location: Hook Norton Posts: 6641 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The fuse shouldn't cause all the lights to go out. I would be looking at the switch.
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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17610 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
It will be the usual melted switch problem. Replace the main lighting switch.
A very common problem! |
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SiWhite Member Since: 19 Jan 2010 Location: North Hampshire Posts: 455 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
x3. Switch. My blog - www.anacreinhampshire.blogspot.co.uk
110 TD5 BuildHERE - sold! 110 Tdci Build HERE - sold! Passat Alltrack - 4x4, auto, 45mpg, gloriously comfortable - but not a Defender! |
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Lou Sparts Member Since: 15 Apr 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 1501 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I've had several light switches melt on my Defenders but when I lost the headlights I still had side lights and dash lights ! So may not be the switch, having said that it is still a good place to start. 2005 Td5 90 XS
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roel Member Since: 08 Aug 2009 Location: Lelystad Posts: 2039 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Eathing? Roel
1984 90 2.5 na Diesel - RR V8 (1994-2001) 1997 Camel Trophy Discovery 300TDI (2001-2009) 2005 G4 Discovery III 4.4 V8 (2008-2018) It's gone but it still hurts. 2003 90 Td5 (2009-now) |
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DarkWheel Member Since: 08 Jul 2013 Location: Manchester Posts: 25 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thanks everyone,
I think I'm first going to check the wiring on the switch and see which type it is - I see there are a couple to choose from when buying a replacement. If I can't get it going, I'll replace the switch. Pete Getting there slowly is far better than not getting there fast |
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uncas Member Since: 22 Nov 2012 Location: Wentworth near Rotherham Posts: 340 ![]() ![]() |
Mine did exactly the same on Saturday night it was the switch. Luckily I had a new spare one in the garage. Scare yourself and ring your local land rover dealers for a price I think mine cost £18.00 from an indie. It took all of 20 mins to fit.
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bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 ![]() ![]() |
Have you fitted high power lamps ? Over 60watts and switches melt.. Cr@ppy design
Another thought .. Do you have dim dip? |
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SGH Member Since: 27 Sep 2010 Location: Hellingly-Sussex Posts: 1527 ![]() ![]() |
Switch on my 110 has packed up got side and flash but no dip.
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uncas Member Since: 22 Nov 2012 Location: Wentworth near Rotherham Posts: 340 ![]() ![]() |
Mine has dim dip.
Uncas |
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Dave T Member Since: 07 Jun 2013 Location: Glasgow Posts: 490 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I would go switch and then do the headlamp wiring mod, it will give you a far better light output 2015 RRS Autobiography SDV6
1994 Def 90 300tdi |
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MadTom Member Since: 10 Sep 2013 Location: Olomouc Posts: 641 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
If switch and fuses are OK, there should be problem with connector headers placed in the dashboard. If the headers there are tiny contacts used for connecting more wire together. And they can easily burn. I had the same problem. Solution was simply cut out the headers and replace them with proper soldered joints with some heatshrink tubes used for mechanical stability and isolation. "Drobek" = The Small One - Discovery 2, "BlufÃnek" = The Blue Thing - Defender 130, and for me at least Ford Mondeo
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DarkWheel Member Since: 08 Jul 2013 Location: Manchester Posts: 25 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thanks again everyone. I've ordered a switch so will let you know if that fixes the issue.
However I have some more symptoms to the diagnostics. Last night as a test, I tried pulling the stalk back to flash the main beam - that works fine. However, pushing it forward to turn on the main beam causes a buzzer to sound within the dash. This is a new sound to me and I've had the Defender for 18 months! I assume a buzzer will be an "idiot warning" for leaving your lights on. This is something I do regularly as when I set off for work it's dark and by the time I arrive it's daylight, and I have never heard the warning on getting out. Also the buzzer sounds (At the moment with the faults I'm having) when the door is shut! Did the 97 Defender come with the buzzer as standard, or do you think is it an aftermarket one fitted by a previous owner that could be part of my problem? It does sound very "tinny" and cheap. Cheers all Getting there slowly is far better than not getting there fast |
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