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| Cubflyer Member Since: 25 Sep 2021 Location: Suffolk Posts: 278   
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Hi folk
Continuing to modify my Defender 90 (1994) and today wanted to change my instrument lights to LED's but I've hit a brick wall. My newly purchased LED's will not go down the barrel of the bulb holder.  Click image to enlarge It would appear that all my gauges have a green filter fitted to them internally and I can't remove them without a lot of work. The white body of the lamp holder is threaded at the gauge case end and held in place by thread of the internally fitted filter too. Also ... how do I remove the Speedo /Tacho cable?? ... must be simple but I'm not seeing it! ?? Many thanks in anticipation John 2010 Defender 90 300Tdi CW (White/1994) 2021 Defender 90 300Tdi SW (Blue/1994) |
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30th Nov 2021 4:16pm |
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| donmacn Member Since: 06 Nov 2017 Location: Nth Scotland Posts: 1846 
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I had exactly the same issue and, if I remember rightly, I just found alternative bulbs - in white, which fitted better.
For the Speedo cable, you just have to pinch two sides of the white casing and it pops off. Kind of like the safety lids on bottles. It can be awkward to get your hand in to do it though, depending on the size of your mitts. Donald 1994 Defender 300Tdi 110 SW - owned since 2002 - 230k miles and going strong (The 'rolling restoration' or tinkering thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic58538.html ) 2000 Range Rover P38 4.0L V8 in the past.. RR classic - fitted with 200Tdi 1984 RR classic - V8 with ZF auto box 1993 Discovery 300Tdi not to mention the minis and the Type 2 VW camper... |
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30th Nov 2021 7:21pm |
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| Cubflyer Member Since: 25 Sep 2021 Location: Suffolk Posts: 278
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Hi Donmacn - Thanks for the Speedo help - Greatly appreciated!
Just need to find the white LED bulbs now ... ?? ATB John 2010 Defender 90 300Tdi CW (White/1994) 2021 Defender 90 300Tdi SW (Blue/1994) |
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30th Nov 2021 7:37pm |
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| donmacn Member Since: 06 Nov 2017 Location: Nth Scotland Posts: 1846
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Yea, I’m sorry, I just can’t remember any of the details. I “think” it was an eBay supplier, whose listing mentioned being compatible with the filters in the housings. Donald
1994 Defender 300Tdi 110 SW - owned since 2002 - 230k miles and going strong (The 'rolling restoration' or tinkering thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic58538.html ) 2000 Range Rover P38 4.0L V8 in the past.. RR classic - fitted with 200Tdi 1984 RR classic - V8 with ZF auto box 1993 Discovery 300Tdi not to mention the minis and the Type 2 VW camper... |
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30th Nov 2021 7:50pm |
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| Danny Fireblade Member Since: 16 Mar 2018 Location: Hampshire Posts: 320 
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I used these, and they are very good indeed.
https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/collectio...-sidelight |
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2nd Dec 2021 12:11am |
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| Cubflyer Member Since: 25 Sep 2021 Location: Suffolk Posts: 278
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Hi Danny
Thanks very much for your reply and link ... presuming you've got the same issue as me? I'll give them a call tomorrow morning 
ATB John 2010 Defender 90 300Tdi CW (White/1994) 2021 Defender 90 300Tdi SW (Blue/1994) |
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2nd Dec 2021 5:43pm |
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| Cubflyer Member Since: 25 Sep 2021 Location: Suffolk Posts: 278
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Evening all
Didn't think finding good fitting LED's was going to be so hard (IMO) and having now tried with three different types and modifying several holders I have now solved the issue. With absolutely NO problems I have bought these and fitted these: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393657761699 (Not the cheapest but good quality!) Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge and the results are shown below: Click image to enlarge Still thinking of removing the green filters but need to be sure of my plan before taking the plunge as there will be no turning back once I start! Thanks to all who have replied to my post. John 2010 Defender 90 300Tdi CW (White/1994) 2021 Defender 90 300Tdi SW (Blue/1994) |
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4th Dec 2021 5:24pm |
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| Cubflyer Member Since: 25 Sep 2021 Location: Suffolk Posts: 278
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Today I ordered a new replacement Voltmeter from from Caerbont Automotive Instruments Ltd (Smiths Instruments)
A point to be aware if you order any of the original Land Rover Defender gauges they STILL come fitted with the green filter! Delivery 6-8 weeks from order payment date. 2010 Defender 90 300Tdi CW (White/1994) 2021 Defender 90 300Tdi SW (Blue/1994) |
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6th Dec 2021 4:40pm |
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| karlp606 Member Since: 19 Aug 2021 Location: Hull Posts: 298 
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Great, exactly what I have been looking for - how many do you need for the full cluster? |
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6th Dec 2021 4:42pm |
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| Cubflyer Member Since: 25 Sep 2021 Location: Suffolk Posts: 278
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Hi again Karl
LED's required are TWO for the Speedo and ONE for each gauge. Ebay seller sells then in packs of two and make an offer, don't need to pay the advertised price  2010 Defender 90 300Tdi CW (White/1994)
2021 Defender 90 300Tdi SW (Blue/1994) |
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6th Dec 2021 4:52pm |
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| Cubflyer Member Since: 25 Sep 2021 Location: Suffolk Posts: 278
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If you ring them (Caerbont Automotive) ... Paul Richards in sales is VERY helpful
2010 Defender 90 300Tdi CW (White/1994)
2021 Defender 90 300Tdi SW (Blue/1994) |
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6th Dec 2021 4:55pm |
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