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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3641   
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today I fitted an LED work light to the rear, I mounted it on the number plate light spacer to avoid drilling holes in the body work. I used the permanant live purple and -ve black wire described earlier all good but a couple of questions
1/ Is there a plug available that will go straight into the LR socket, I've used 2 off male spades but would like a proper plug? 2/ I broke 2 of the metal trim clips holding the panel that covers the rear quarter windows, does anyone know the part number and where I can get some? 3/ I would also like some new trim fixings for the speaker housings again a part number and supplier would be great? 4/ which fuse feeds the purple wire? 5/ finally where is the best place to get some focal speakers to replace the LR ones thanks in advance DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS, I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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5th Oct 2013 7:47pm |
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| mark_d Member Since: 07 Sep 2013 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 266 
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Some of your questions answered:
1/ Is there a plug available that will go straight into the LR socket, I've used 2 off male spades but would like a proper plug? http://polevolt.co.uk/acatalog/Mulitple_Connectors.html Ref: MC2TKIT Multiple connector kit 2 way T pattern 2/ I broke 2 of the metal trim clips holding the panel that covers the rear quarter windows, does anyone know the part number and where I can get some? http://www.landyboys.com/shop/BTR6682/0/0/64049/ 4/ which fuse feeds the purple wire? Fuse 2 is located under the drivers seat on a Puma. It is a 20A fuse and has a Trailer symbol. |
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13th Oct 2013 10:24am |
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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3641
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thanks all for the answers spent 1/2 hour yesterday fitting the correct plug and replacing the broken trim fastners looks good as new DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,
I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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13th Oct 2013 11:01am |
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| charliebaja Member Since: 05 Aug 2013 Location: Surrey Posts: 211 
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I am looking at adding a couple of working LED lights to the back, so i imagine i can connect them via a relay to these as well, as long as i have spare wires on my 02 plate 110 csw
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30th Oct 2013 6:10pm |
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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3641
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you should not need a relay with LEDs as the current draw is low, on a puma these wires are protected by a 20 amp fuse DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,
I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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30th Oct 2013 6:51pm |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816  
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Guess on your 2010 model you still found the purple wire? If so, suggest you check your fuses first, fuse 2 should be a 20 amp fuse to which this purple permanent live wire should be connected....
Eric 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 Feb 2014 8:31am |
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| General Grabber Member Since: 27 Dec 2013 Location: Mos Eisley Posts: 49 |
Thanks Eric,
Obvious questions but where do I find fuse 2 and what else does it protect? And if it's not the fuse what else could it be? Cheers. |
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9th Feb 2014 8:35am |
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| munch90 Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: guildford Posts: 3558 
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only a quick thing to watch while fitting a socket here is when I fitted mine the wires coming out of the tag when connected to socket rubbed on the back panel when speaker panel fitted fitted back in place . but I did use a standard cigar lighter socket which is bit longer then the auxciliy style socket .
the connector fitted to the wiring fits straight on to standard cigar socket . later on I fitted a aux style socket and its not such a issue but worth checking when you fit it back in place |
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9th Feb 2014 9:30am |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816
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Under your driver seat. You will find a row of plug in fuses in various colors. Fuse 2 is for the towing electrics and the live purple wire. Easy to check if they are blown or not. Eric 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 Feb 2014 10:24am |
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| Interlet Member Since: 10 Oct 2011 Location: Norwich Posts: 461 
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My own (not so tidy) take on some rear 12v sockets.
 Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge A bit of a lash up, although since fitting the window trims, there was no real other way of securing the switch and socket panels, without using cable ties. It was a fancy Halfords jobby I bought years ago, that was lying around. I hard wired it in to a fuse box. Whilst I know it is unlikely I would be able to use all 5 at once, without putting a lot of strain on the original cable, it was easier than buying a load more sockets. Plus it means I do have multiple. I estimate, I could probably realistically use three at a time under reasonable load. In total, I have 8 12v sockets, and one double USB socket too  1998 110 300Tdi White Hard Top |
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1st Mar 2014 2:05am |
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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3641
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Hi General Grabber did you get it working? DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS, I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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1st Mar 2014 6:32am |
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| General Grabber Member Since: 27 Dec 2013 Location: Mos Eisley Posts: 49 |
Yes I did.
And it works a treat. Just gave it a good staring at for a while and then it all made sense. Thanks for all your help. |
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7th May 2014 2:44pm |
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| timbar Member Since: 30 Jul 2013 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 245 
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I'm going to do this shortly but have a quick question about safety. What state does the system need to be in before starting work?
I'm assuming it's key out the ignition and (20A) fuse out the box -- will a connection here will draw current constantly? 2009 110 XS Station Wagon |
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8th May 2014 9:12am |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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Yes, it's a permanent live unless you pull the fuse. Whether the key is in the ignition or not makes no difference.
In practice, the plug is reasonably well protected as it's just loose behind the trim panel. I didn't feel the need to even pull the fuse when I fitted my socket. 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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8th May 2014 10:01am |
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