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RED-DOT

Member Since: 29 Jun 2009
Location: stirling
Posts: 2363

I'm stumped!!

2008 Puma electrical problems.....
My rear wiper has packed in
Rear 2 low level brake lights come on when rear wiper switched on but no power to high level brake light
Engine wont turn off when rear screen heater is switched on
It is OK when rear heated screen is off
Earth at transfer is OK[/i] 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..

7th Feb 2016 1:17pm

mk1collector

Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 6769

Water mud or corroded rear tow socket can throw up funny problems. To rule it out quickly unplug the whole socket under the drivers side rear arch and try rear wiper etc. Ray
My build thread
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html

7th Feb 2016 2:13pm

RED-DOT

Member Since: 29 Jun 2009
Location: stirling
Posts: 2363

I fitted a new Hella socket just prior to this lot coming to light! Is there another? 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..

7th Feb 2016 2:42pm

mk1collector

Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 6769

The tow socket wiring leads to a grey plug just behind the rear panel in the drivers side rear wheel arch. If you unplug this it should either fix the problem or rule the tow socket wiring out. Ray
My build thread
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html

7th Feb 2016 2:50pm

RED-DOT

Member Since: 29 Jun 2009
Location: stirling
Posts: 2363

Thankyou, i will do that once the monsoon subsides! 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..

7th Feb 2016 3:05pm

mk1collector

Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 6769

Any luck? Ray
My build thread
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html

8th Feb 2016 11:45pm

RED-DOT

Member Since: 29 Jun 2009
Location: stirling
Posts: 2363

Hi mk1, i was out foxing all night last night and that area is well caked in mud. I will hose it off tomorrow and see if i can find the plug. 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..

8th Feb 2016 11:50pm

mk1collector

Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 6769

There's usually a plastic sheet up near the rear panel above the rear crossmember and it should be under that. Ray
My build thread
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html

9th Feb 2016 12:07am

RED-DOT

Member Since: 29 Jun 2009
Location: stirling
Posts: 2363

Ahh yes, i know where it is now. Mud city at the moment. So many niggles at the rear end! 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..

9th Feb 2016 12:12am

RED-DOT

Member Since: 29 Jun 2009
Location: stirling
Posts: 2363

EUREKA!!! I found three broken black earth wires and one green/yellow wire inside the rubber accordion hose between the rear door and O/S quarter panel. Hides many gremlins and wires were soldered then crimped for a very happy outcome. Thanks Mk1 but the tow plug was OK but a little exposed for a major component .
RESULT! 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..

17th Mar 2016 8:34pm

mk1collector

Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 6769

well done it's always a relief to find an annoying problem Ray
My build thread
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html

17th Mar 2016 9:05pm

RED-DOT

Member Since: 29 Jun 2009
Location: stirling
Posts: 2363

I nearly gave up on this one but by luck i pulled at the wires and four came out the rubber conduit. I now have.....
Rear wipe
Rear wash
Rear de-mist
No stick on brake lights
3rd high level brake light
Engine turns off when rear de-mist is on
Repacked rear wiper motor with grease
Cheers!! 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..

17th Mar 2016 9:14pm

RED-DOT

Member Since: 29 Jun 2009
Location: stirling
Posts: 2363

mk1collector wrote:
Water mud or corroded rear tow socket can throw up funny problems. To rule it out quickly unplug the whole socket under the drivers side rear arch and try rear wiper etc.

This socket just hangs in mid air behind the fuel tank filler hose directly behind the O/S/R wheel where it must get blasted with 83mph grit and stones which although fine inside is surely asking for trouble? 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..

19th Mar 2016 12:47pm

mk1collector

Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 6769

There should be a plastic shield that covers it and basically runs from the underside of the wheel tub to the top of the rear crossmember Ray
My build thread
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html

19th Mar 2016 9:13pm

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