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| Ryderoo Member Since: 28 Aug 2015 Location: South Oxfordshire Posts: 1666   
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Mine is not SMD
However they appear to operate ok, happy to keep it. If they do fail anytime I know what to replace with  Cheers Simon
I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you 1990 110 TD5 county, my first Land Rover - gone 2012 Discovery 4 XS SDV6 - gone 2014 Discovery 4 XS SDV6 - gone 2015 Evoque SD4 dynamic - Wife’s - gone 2015 Urban Truck 90 XS Santorini Black Hard Top - Reluctantly gone 2020 Discovery 5 Eiger Grey 3.0 SE - gone March 24 2021 Defender S D250 Santorini Black 110 HT - gone March 24 2023 Evoque P300e SE wife’s current vehicle |
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20th Aug 2016 7:10am |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10751
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As VT has said why changing from bulb's to led's. LED's are much better and because they are brighter you are seen easier
1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper. Clayton. |
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20th Aug 2016 9:47pm |
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| Birdy Member Since: 07 Oct 2011 Location: Côte d'Azur Posts: 865  
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I must be fortunate then… In nearly fifty years of LR ownership the number of bulbs I've had to replace can be counted if not on one hand then definitely two: I've broken more half-shafts than bulbs.
I guess I'll continue wasting my own “bling” money on boat gizmos that I don't really need. Peter |
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21st Aug 2016 1:50pm |
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| CarMan Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 1861 
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Believe it or not this has been invaluable in my search for an LED number plate light to go with my set of Wipac coloured LED's due to arrive any time now
I wanted Wipac but it has no ridge down the top like the OEM item but I am certainly not now planning simply to put LED bulbs in the original fitting. So, I guess the choice is MUD, RDX or Wipac. Apparently Wipac are now doing LED side repeaters but haven't seen any for sale. Any comments on availability or what complements the classic look best? Rob
1993 200tdi 90 hard-top 1998 300tdi 90 soft-top 2016 2.2 XS 90 hard-top (sold) |
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9th Nov 2016 8:59am |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816  
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11 pages reading on the subject of led number plate lights. You can read the 11 pages in full, or jump immediately to page 11, the short version.
Eric http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic16395.html You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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9th Nov 2016 10:44am |
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| CarMan Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 1861
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Thanks
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9th Nov 2016 11:06am |
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| CarMan Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 1861
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So, can someone kindly explain how I get this later type of connector apart and where to source a new male connector so that I don't need to cut the wires?
 Rob
1993 200tdi 90 hard-top 1998 300tdi 90 soft-top 2016 2.2 XS 90 hard-top (sold) |
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14th Nov 2016 9:58pm |
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| CarMan Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 1861
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Any help gratefully appreciated
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16th Nov 2016 10:00am |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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I'm not sure why you want to take the later connector apart but if you want to add a connector to a unit with bare wires then look for Econoseal on eBay. I'm not sure, off hand, if you'd need the male or female type. I suspect the former but it's worth checking what the existing one is plugged into inside the rear light cover.
Single two pin Econoseal connectors are available for about £3. They come as a kit with two pins, seals and the components of the connector body that clip together. As it happens, I've just been adding these connectors to my 90 to replace the old bullet connectors and fit newer lights. This is a female tail that I made as part of the conversion:  Click image to enlarge The connector pins need to be crimped onto the wires and they're pretty small. It can be done by hand if you're careful but, as I was planning to do the whole vehicle, I invested in the proper crimp tool, which makes it very easy: Click image to enlarge Darren 110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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16th Nov 2016 10:35am |
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| Martin Site Admin Member Since: 02 Apr 2007 Location: Hook Norton Posts: 6605 
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The numberplate lamp doesn't use an Econoseal, it uses a small Sumitomo connector. HM Sealed series I think. 2 way female.
I think PaulMc does them? 1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW |
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16th Nov 2016 12:29pm |
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| CarMan Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 1861
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LRA, thanks for your reply, but like Martin says mine is not Econoseal, so thanks very much for clarifying Martin. It was dark and no time to retry in better light but there must be a knack to separating the two halves? I just want to unplug to remove original number plate light so I can add a connector to the bare wires on the new LED light so I don't have to cut the wires. Sorry, do not know who is PaulMc?
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16th Nov 2016 1:52pm |
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| Martin Site Admin Member Since: 02 Apr 2007 Location: Hook Norton Posts: 6605
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I think it's this one (HM series not MT): http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201713700141
If I remember correctly there is a little latch/clip which needs to be levered up to allow the two parts to come apart. You can see the clip sticking out here (4 pin version but the same applies to 2 pin): Click image to enlarge 1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW |
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16th Nov 2016 1:58pm |
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| CarMan Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 1861
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Ha! Super, thanks. Just need to find the male now, or a pair as I need the light side not car side, but much appreciated
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16th Nov 2016 2:20pm |
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| Martin Site Admin Member Since: 02 Apr 2007 Location: Hook Norton Posts: 6605
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Light side is the female connector as above. See:
The vehicle side wiring is fitted with the chunkier male connector. This is definitely the case as the smaller female connector fits through the hole for the wiring in the body panel. The male does not. 1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW |
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16th Nov 2016 2:23pm |
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