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Fish13



Member Since: 17 May 2015
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Scotland 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Tamar Blue
Front side lights not working
Just noticed that my front sidelights (both sides) have stopped working. Rears are fine and work.

Have tried a search, but can anyone help? First thought is a fuse, but which one? If both side lights have stopped at once, are they not independent fuses? Has anyone else had this problem?

Cheers,

Fish.
Post #548262 12th Jul 2016 8:13pm
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blackwolf



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Check the bulbs first. It is not unknown for both to fail after the same amount of use.
Post #548268 12th Jul 2016 8:22pm
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Fish13



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Thanks Blackwolf,

I'll check the bulbs, didn't think both would go at the same time?

Cheers,

Fish.
Post #548271 12th Jul 2016 8:28pm
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blackwolf



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Worth checking since it's the easiest repair. I've been fooled before now into thinking that two bulbs can't have failed at the same time, but if they're the same age, came from the same batch, and have had the same use, they're likely to fail at around the same time.

At least rule it out first.
Post #548394 13th Jul 2016 8:18am
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Fish13



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Will do, have ordered two new bulbs, and a box of fuses.

many thanks again,

Fish.
Post #548402 13th Jul 2016 8:46am
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K9F



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Is the side lamp indicator on your instrument cluster still working? The front side lamps come off two different independent fuses and feed instrument cluster, tail lights and number plate light. A quick check to see if they are working will give you an indication if you have bulbs, fuses or earth issue. 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!!
Post #548416 13th Jul 2016 9:55am
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Fish13



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Hi K9F,

Yes, the side lamp indicator on the instrument cluster still works - I only noticed side lights weren't working by being nose to tail in traffic last evening and could see they weren't on.

Likely culprit is bulbs then? I've no other 'symptoms' happening, so not sure if it would be earth problem? I have new bulbs on order, so hopefully narrows it down.

Cheers,

Fish.
Post #548424 13th Jul 2016 10:25am
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K9F



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I would say it's the bulbs too then! Thumbs Up 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!!
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K9F



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Two lights, two threads. Nice one!

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic47839.html 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!!
Post #548465 13th Jul 2016 1:22pm
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agentmulder



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Two bulbs at once happened with me.

They're a standard spec, your local auto junk store should have em on the racks... Solved the bowel problem, working on the consonants...
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Fish13



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Well, chalk up another one to both bulbs blown at same time! Thanks for all the help and suggestions, appreciated.
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BrickBox



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K9F wrote:
Is the side lamp indicator on your instrument cluster still working? The front side lamps come off two different independent fuses and feed instrument cluster, tail lights and number plate light. A quick check to see if they are working will give you an indication if you have bulbs, fuses or earth issue.


Can someone give some guidance on this, please?

My lamp indicator on the instrument cluster has gone out, along with my front side lights and rear tail lights. Indicators/fog and front main lights still work. I also think the instrument cluster bulbs and the centre console bulb has gone out. All in one go…

I’m still a newbie to Defenders, so still working out what’s where etc. 2008 2.4 110 Utility Station Wagon XS.
Post #953027 20th May 2022 9:55am
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BrickBox



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Anyone? Embarassed 2008 2.4 110 Utility Station Wagon XS.
Post #953117 21st May 2022 5:31pm
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Dinnu



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I would check the switch first. AMR6104. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
Post #953121 21st May 2022 6:08pm
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spudfan



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Yep it is the switch. There are two different connections depending on the year of manufacture but this is what the switch looks like
https://www.lrdirect.com/amr6104-master-light-switch-def-va104806 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai
Post #953134 21st May 2022 8:35pm
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