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DefenderJon



Member Since: 01 Dec 2012
Location: Sunny Ulster
Posts: 68
Northern Ireland 2000 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Epsom Green
DefenderJon wrote:
Fitted a Maplins central locking kit today to the two front doors (90 CSW). Not tackled the rear door yet but hope to later tonight. As I have a 270 alarm, I have no handy means of attaching the central locking outputs to it, so I'm working with a remote receiver with fob in the meantime, while I watch that famous auction site for a 280 alarm.

The Defender is a nightmare when it comes to routing wiring. I've fitted the genuine rubber wiring gaiters between the doors and the bulkhead but getting the wiring from there to the module was a right pain.

I'm really pleased with the results and pushing a button certainly beats faffing about for a key on a cold wet evening!

Jon.


Further to the post above, I have now installed the central locking to the rear door.

Hmmmm, quite a bit more involved than the front doors.... I had to split the door lock mechanism (non-central locking type) and drill the latch to take the operating rod. I then machined some new rivets and tried the mechanism. No good. The solenoid struggled to operate the lock, due to the strength of the torsion spring used to keep the latch in open or locked position.

I drilled out the rivets again and removed the torsion spring on the latch - much better! Another four rivets machined and fitted and....... success.

I'd recommend anyone without central locking in their Defender to go for it. The kit cost me about £30 and another £10 for the remote receiver.

Jon. Defender 90 TD5 CSW - The longer I own it, the newer it gets!!
Post #381337 23rd Dec 2014 3:54pm
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CatherineF



Member Since: 22 Nov 2014
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 762
United Kingdom 
Need to check in the morning that I've not missed any bits as the light was fading by the time I'd finished, but I've washed the Defender this afternoon and gone to work on correcting the paintwork.

She's in very good condition for 4 years of age and had been polished before collection. However there was quite a lot of scratches that needed some TLC. I could have got a paint detailer in to get to work on her, but instead I've had a go myself and I think I've not done a bad job.

Managed to get a coat of Carnauba Wax on her right at the last minute and that's the bit I just need to double check in the morning to make sure there is no residue left. It possibly will need some further work, but from what I could see the paintwork was going in the right direction.
Post #381358 23rd Dec 2014 5:47pm
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custom90



Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20348
United Kingdom 
Fitted my new LED number plate light, this one seems to be for once up to the job and works well.
Time will tell, but it's bright but not too much, white and not blue tinged.
Fits well too so no complaints, hopefully it'll be a good buy with SMD LED's in it.
Might get some photos tomorrow if anyone wants any?
Post #381625 24th Dec 2014 6:34pm
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ericvv



Member Since: 02 Jun 2011
Location: Near the Jet d'Eau
Posts: 5816
Switzerland 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
Steve, pictures, yes please.
Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation.
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Post #381723 25th Dec 2014 5:55am
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custom90



Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20348
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There you go Eric. Thumbs Up
Post #381759 25th Dec 2014 10:26am
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CatherineF



Member Since: 22 Nov 2014
Location: Wiltshire
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Oooohhh.

Like that. We need to see it at dusk of course Steve Smile
Post #381762 25th Dec 2014 10:28am
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dgardel



Member Since: 30 Nov 2008
Location: Veneto (Heart & Head)
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Italy 
custom90steve wrote:

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There you go Eric. Thumbs Up

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Post #381771 25th Dec 2014 10:49am
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custom90



Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
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Was going to snap one last night but was too knackered.
Post #381773 25th Dec 2014 10:50am
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custom90



Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
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Daniele - Simon - @ MPS trading, site sponsor.
Post #381774 25th Dec 2014 10:51am
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jomara



Member Since: 26 Oct 2009
Location: Lanarkshire
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Scotland 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
Looks a lot better than the Perei units Steve, Thumbs Up 2014 110 2.2TDCi XS Station wagon
1971 Bowler Tomcat 88 4.2 V8 Auto
2022 110 D250 XS Edition - Gone
2024 110 D250 X-Dynamic HSE
Post #381792 25th Dec 2014 11:46am
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YeomanOfTheBar



Member Since: 04 Nov 2012
Location: North Notts
Posts: 206
United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 DCPU Santorini Black
Oil and filter change earlier, followed by an unexpected drive through a blizzard on the M6 & M56 later. 2013 Defender 110 XS DCPU
2016 Ford Mustang 5.0 V8
Post #382216 27th Dec 2014 12:21am
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custom90



Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
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Jomara - Yes, looks neat once fitted, good light spread as well. Thumbs Up
Post #382218 27th Dec 2014 12:35am
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cornish rattler



Member Since: 31 Aug 2013
Location: Manchester
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United Kingdom 1988 Defender 90 200 Tdi CSW Bronze Green
Went for a play in the snow today in buxton had a great time Very Happy Graham

1988 Defender 90 county 200tdi ( Beast )

Paul Walker 1973-2013
( I Almost Had You )
Post #382425 27th Dec 2014 7:20pm
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Theater



Member Since: 27 Sep 2010
Location: Pisa Italy
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Italy 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Galway Green
custom90steve wrote:
Daniele - Simon - @ MPS trading, site sponsor.




http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVER-DEFEN...566d38fe54 Marco

Defender 110 "SW" SE Galway Green MY 2009
Ex Defender 90 "SW" S Santorini Black MY 2010
Post #382428 27th Dec 2014 7:28pm
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Venomator



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Location: Peterborough
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J.I.C.
ACF50'd Mamba's door locks, jic... Rolling Eyes
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The GREEN One...

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