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boxoftricks



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Zermatt Silver
Reversing Spotlight
I've got a cheap LED reversing spotlight that pulls about 3.2 Amps. Can I wire that straight into the existing reversing light or do I need a relay? Planning on fitting without a switch, it just comes on when the car is in reverse.

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J
Post #886738 20th Feb 2021 1:38pm
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Stacey007



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Hi

I fitted this just wired to existing light? seems to work ok?




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Post #886774 20th Feb 2021 4:09pm
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Tr90



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I did the same. Straight in to the reversing but also added the ability to turn it on as a work light from the rear and the front.

Handy to get people to back off when travelling close🤥

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Post #886806 20th Feb 2021 7:13pm
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boxoftricks



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Perfect thanks all.
Post #886823 20th Feb 2021 8:12pm
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Roy5695



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Indus Silver
Straight to the reverse light on mine too.

 2011 Defender DCPU 2.2 - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic30623.html

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Roy
Post #886845 20th Feb 2021 9:53pm
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jst



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 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
I fitted a classic car led after a link on a post I asked about reversing lights on here, no additional lights needed! Cheers

James
110 2010 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop
Post #886852 20th Feb 2021 10:46pm
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Matt110



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Any chance of directing to the one you bought? I can't ever see my parents neighbours bush in the dark... The thing is gradually getting flattened by my spare wheel lol. Changing out the bulb for an LED would be ideal.
Post #886854 20th Feb 2021 10:54pm
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stew 46



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Roy5695 wrote:
Straight to the reverse light on mine too.



Like the bracket the light is fitted on , and info where to get one ? đź‘Ť

Stew
Post #886878 21st Feb 2021 8:03am
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Roy5695



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It’s a farCorners item. At nearly 5 years old it’s ageing well. Does require a couple extra holes to bolt it to the tub too, has a nice reinforcing plate on the inside to spread the extra weight of the light also.

Also houses an LED number plate light.

It does stick out a bit more than standard so not really suitable if you have a rear ladder. Unless you’re careful with your footing. 2011 Defender DCPU 2.2 - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic30623.html

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Roy
Post #886886 21st Feb 2021 9:16am
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stew 46



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Thumbs Up Thanks for that Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

Stew
Post #886893 21st Feb 2021 9:48am
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stew 46



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Just ordered a few bits from them Thumbs Up Thumbs Up
Post #886907 21st Feb 2021 10:58am
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DonH2000



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There is also this..


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Post #886935 21st Feb 2021 2:57pm
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Stacey007



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^ My led light was ÂŁ7 for 2.

Attaches to the plastic number plate holder.

Does the job Thumbs Up
Post #886949 21st Feb 2021 4:51pm
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Tr90



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To be fair I took the inspiration from Stacey007
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jst



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jst wrote:
I fitted a classic car led after a link on a post I asked about reversing lights on here, no additional lights needed!


https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/collectio...6-p21w-382 Cheers

James
110 2010 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop
Post #887048 21st Feb 2021 10:34pm
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