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| kingofthesparks Member Since: 06 Jan 2011 Location: Very close to Watford gap services , northants Posts: 987   
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fit a switch in the rear right hand speaker panel and take feed from connector behind panel, thats how i did mine
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9th Jan 2011 6:45pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 
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there is already a 12v feed behind the rear speaker panel (purple +ve, black -ve), why not put a 12v relay over the reversing light and use the 12v feed, that way you can effectively use the reverse switch to switch on and off.
I have one of these instead, 12v rechargable, magnetic, has hooks too.  |
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10th Jan 2011 9:40am |
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| kingofthesparks Member Since: 06 Jan 2011 Location: Very close to Watford gap services , northants Posts: 987
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If yoy put a tree position switch in you can turn it on or off or have it so it comes on with reversing light via relay.
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10th Jan 2011 11:27am |
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| Glynparry25 Member Since: 16 Feb 2009 Location: Miserable Midlands Posts: 3015  
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Have you purchased part number RTC8921AA from Land Rover? The reason I ask is because if you have it comes with full fitting kit, relays switches etc included in the sale (and will have fitting instructions
Glyn  |
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10th Jan 2011 12:22pm |
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| landydubai Member Since: 01 Sep 2010 Location: Dubai Posts: 206  
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Think I still have the instructions I fitted one in Nov
Let me see if I can dig it out Tom LandyDubai Keep the shiny side up! 09 110 XS BAS remap 09 90 pick up BAS remap 08 D3 V8 G4 Spec Bentley Speed GT 2009 G55 2003 Ford Raptor 2010 - new toy! |
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10th Jan 2011 2:33pm |
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| Merlin Member Since: 30 Oct 2010 Location: Newmarket Posts: 981
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Hi there,
I noticed the same problem (no instructions), which I thought for the money was ridiculous. The power pick-up is behind the rear offside trim, that is found if you take off the rear speaker trim. I modified the light with an extra wire so I could have the light coming on when reversing. So much better as the Defender reversing light isn’t up to much. You’ll supposed to have a warning light to let you know that the work light is on, but I don’t think it’s a legal requirement and I doubt if you will fail an MOT because of it. I would attach the diagram I used, but I don’t know how to do this, so if you PM me I’ll send it to you. Merlin |
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10th Jan 2011 3:09pm |
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| lrdxb110 Member Since: 09 Jul 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 224 
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@kingofthesparks
@bpman ^^thanks guys I'm going to give it a try! @Glynparry25 - that is correct mate got the whole lot of fittings, switch, wiring etc. but no fitting instructions bought it brand new from my local land rover dealer in london lookers park royal and when I got back to dubai there were no fittting instructions 
@landydubai - that would be great mate, cheers. I don't want to give it to al tayer and get it fitted and pay 300 aed/hour for labour 
@merlin - PM sent! '08 LR Defender 110 '08 Mini Cooper S - Sidewalk '86 MB 500 SL '79 MB 450SEL 6.9 |
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10th Jan 2011 6:52pm |
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| mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5035 
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Lots of replies, but guys all the instructions are ONLINE
Remember the reverse light isnt part of the test Mike |
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10th Jan 2011 7:27pm |
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| Glynparry25 Member Since: 16 Feb 2009 Location: Miserable Midlands Posts: 3015
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Unless they are stuck on  ... a bit picky I know
Glyn |
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10th Jan 2011 8:10pm |
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| lrdxb110 Member Since: 09 Jul 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 224
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Mse pls could you tell me where they are online? Cheers. '08 LR Defender 110
'08 Mini Cooper S - Sidewalk '86 MB 500 SL '79 MB 450SEL 6.9 |
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13th Jan 2011 10:27pm |
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| landydubai Member Since: 01 Sep 2010 Location: Dubai Posts: 206
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http://www.ownerinfo.landrover.com/extfree2viewlrprod/index.jsp LandyDubai
Keep the shiny side up! 09 110 XS BAS remap 09 90 pick up BAS remap 08 D3 V8 G4 Spec Bentley Speed GT 2009 G55 2003 Ford Raptor 2010 - new toy! |
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13th Jan 2011 10:39pm |
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| landydubai Member Since: 01 Sep 2010 Location: Dubai Posts: 206
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http://topix.landrover.jlrext.com/topix/vehicle/lookupForm LandyDubai
Keep the shiny side up! 09 110 XS BAS remap 09 90 pick up BAS remap 08 D3 V8 G4 Spec Bentley Speed GT 2009 G55 2003 Ford Raptor 2010 - new toy! |
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13th Jan 2011 10:43pm |
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| mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5035
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Thats the one...changed a while ago Mike |
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13th Jan 2011 10:44pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17372 
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Whem wiring up work a light, especially if connecting it to the reversing light circuit, remember that:
1) it is illegal to have a bulb of more than 21W in a reversing light, 2) a reversing light must either be switched on/off automatically by the selection/deselection of reverse gear or if worked off a manual switch there must be a warning light (which can be in the switch or seperate) to indicate that it is on 3) a rear worklight cannot legally be illuminated on a public highway unless it is only used in conjunction with an amber warning beacon or amber strobe system. A lot of folk don't realise this last one, but I have never heard of anyone being done for this. A trick I quite often do (particularly due to the need to lock a combination padlock on a gate after exiting at night) is to select reverse in the main gearbox and neutral in the transfer box with the engine running, so the reversing light is on to allow SWMBO to close and lock the gate without me having to keep a foot on the clutch. |
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13th Jan 2011 10:48pm |
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