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big110

Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
Location: Sweeden
Posts: 342

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green

Adding a MUD interior light above second row help

Ive converted my front (above drivers) and rear (above cargo) over to the MUD LED in my 110. Id like to add a third set up above the passenger row of seats which currently is a dark spot so I picked up another matching LED light and plinth I think they call it (the frame) to match.

My plan was to cut a hole in the headliner where I wanted to mount the light and tap in to the wires feeding the rear light for power etc.

My questions are; is that the best way to do it? If so, anything to know about tapping the wires etc?

Lastly, do I need to back the headliner with anything to screw in to in the new area since it didnt have factory lamps in the location? Thank you for the help!

4th Oct 2020 9:31pm

Co1

Member Since: 19 Aug 2018
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 3685

I’m pretty sure the lights clamp to the headliner itself, so no need to back it with anything. Re the wiring, just remember you need to be wiring it in parallel, not series. Other than that it’s pretty straight forward.

5th Oct 2020 5:05am

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8099

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

Just fitted one like that. Small hole for wires and led control panel on back of switch them screw to headlining. You can do it without the plinth. Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
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90 M57 1988 Hardtop

5th Oct 2020 5:58am

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17480

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

That is exactly how I did the rear seat area light in my DC (except of course it is connected to the front light because there isn't a load area light on a DC). No plinth needed.

5th Oct 2020 9:42am

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

There's some detail about adding a third light in my build thread here:

https://www.defender2.net/forum/post711664.html#711664 Darren

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5th Oct 2020 10:14am

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