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llessur



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Weird Electrical Issue
This is just on the off chance, before I attack the wiring to see if I can find a short, I thought I would ask if anyone had experienced this.
2.4 TDCi
When I switch the heated rear window on (factory fitted) - The Brake (STOP) lights come on !
My defender does like to challenge me Laughing
Post #803708 26th Nov 2019 8:21pm
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rallysteve



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Keswick Green
Check the earth at the back door. The high level brake light and heated rear window share and earth path. If that is damaged it is probably earthing back through the brake lights.

I would possibly even put money on the earth cable being broken in the rubber convoluted tube that runs to the rear door.

Steve 02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread
Post #803714 26th Nov 2019 8:34pm
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llessur



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Steve,
Thank you , I will make that my first check point.
Post #803715 26th Nov 2019 8:39pm
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macfrank



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Re: Weird Electrical Issue
llessur wrote:

When I switch the heated rear window on (factory fitted) - The Brake (STOP) lights come on !


That's actually a feature to scare the tailgater behind you Laughing
Post #803967 28th Nov 2019 6:54pm
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llessur



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I wish I had a pound for every time a car comes up so close that their headlights disappear from view.( I probably should not admit it but I was taught (by a Police Class 1 instructor Rolling Eyes ) to take my foot off the accelerator and quickly put it back on, to "wake" the tail gater up. It works a treat, and they normally drop back and keep their distance Whistle
Not had chance to look at the electrical gremlin yet, but I will report back when sorted.
Post #803972 28th Nov 2019 7:08pm
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llessur



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Problem sorted
Yes, you were absolutely correct. The earth connection between the rear door and the vehicle had failed, wire replaced and all is now as it should be.
Thanks
Post #804055 29th Nov 2019 3:49pm
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Co1



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Glad it’s sorted. Your 90 looks great, let’s see a few more full size pics!
Post #804073 29th Nov 2019 7:10pm
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rallysteve



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Glad it was an easy fix! Thumbs Up 02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread
Post #804153 30th Nov 2019 9:43am
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