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Dibble04



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 PU Java Black
Centre Console Lighting Loom
Anyone know where I can get a new wiring loom for the centre console lighting (heater controls etc.).
My lampholders have gone brittle and the cable has been cut near through at some point.

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Post #953452 24th May 2022 9:53am
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Dibble04



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Still not managed to find a new loom. I can't even find lamp holders so I can make my own!
I am going to have to bodge a repair for now but I would be grateful to anyone for ideas on how to replace.
Thanks
Post #953639 26th May 2022 7:47am
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steveww



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If making your own, why not go with LEDs?
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blackwolf



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Some years ago I tried LED bulbs for this application but found that they were much too directional and I ended up with bright spots on the panel. It may well be that more diffuse LEDs or LED bulbs are now available.

As far as I know this harness is not available as a separate part and can only be bought as part of the control panel assembly JFC500840. The assembly isn't cheap, seems to be around £120 for an aftermarket part through to around £200 for genuine (I must say that I thought the genuine part would be a lot more than this). It's an expensive way to but a harness.
Post #953649 26th May 2022 8:53am
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LandRoverAnorak



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A quick scour of the diagrams on LRWorkshop suggests that this is part of the bulkhead loom, which only has one part no. for the whole lot and costs £2-3k depending on model variant.

https://www.lrworkshop.com/diagrams/land-r...main_44923

Unfortunately, your bodge repair might have to become the permanent solution unless you can find another source of parts.

EDIT:

Ah, Blackwolf posted whilst I was typing and seems to have a slightly more palatable solution! Darren

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Post #953651 26th May 2022 9:01am
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Dibble04



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steveww wrote:
If making your own, why not go with LEDs?


Well I would use LEDs but the real issue here is retention in their location. I guess I could fabricate springs but I was hoping, just for once, it would be an easy fix!
Post #953655 26th May 2022 9:21am
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Dibble04



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Ok, well thanks for everyone's input, at least we seem to have a consensus...it is not available on its own.

Not going to part with a lot of money to get this and other stuff I simply don't need so I will find another solution.

When it is done, I will post details in case it is of interest to others (or at least provide a good laugh!)

Thanks
Post #953656 26th May 2022 9:28am
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BrickBox



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There must be a local automotive electrician that can build such a simple loom section for you. 2008 2.4 110 Utility Station Wagon XS.
Post #953660 26th May 2022 9:56am
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BrickBox



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Just a quick search in Devon;

https://chelstonelectrical.co.uk/

http://www.motatec.co.uk/services.php

http://www.torquaycarelectrics.co.uk/ 2008 2.4 110 Utility Station Wagon XS.


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Post #953661 26th May 2022 10:00am
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Dibble04



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I think the issue will be getting hold of suitable lamp holders...just about anyone should be able to knock-up such a simple loom.

There will be lamp holders out there....just got to find them!

Thanks
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BrickBox



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A company like above may have a pot full of them sat on a shelf. 2008 2.4 110 Utility Station Wagon XS.
Post #953663 26th May 2022 10:03am
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Dibble04



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BrickBox wrote:
Just a quick search in Devon;

https://chelstonelectrical.co.uk/

http://www.motatec.co.uk/services.php

http://www.torquaycarelectrics.co.uk/


Thanks, really helpful...I replied to your first message before getting this one. I will, as you say, make contact with them just in case they have a pot full of lamp holders.
Post #953666 26th May 2022 10:08am
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blackwolf



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LandRoverAnorak wrote:
A quick scour of the diagrams on LRWorkshop suggests that this is part of the bulkhead loom, which only has one part no. for the whole lot and costs £2-3k depending on model variant....


It's definitely part of the heater control panel (I know because I bought one some years ago) as also evidenced by this photo of the back of a genuine part, shamelessly pinched from the internet. It is however interesting to note that although the harness is present in the photo the bulb holders are not located in their holes.


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Post #953668 26th May 2022 10:11am
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PaulMc



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As Blackwolf has said, the illumination loom isn't available separately, it's part of the control panel assembly.

I've been looking for the bulb holders (on and off) for the past couple of years, and have dug-up the following information.

The symbol moulded on the bulb holders -


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is the same (or a variation of) the symbol used by Comind Sud / (PCMA (Plastic Components and Modules Automotive) / Ergom Automotive of Naples, who are (were?) part of the Fiat empire.




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DENSO Thermal Systems S.p.A.

Is the current name for the Magneti Marelli / Denso Corporation company that manufactures HVAC controls and components, primarily for the Chrysler / Fiat group.


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The same bulb holders are used on several Fiat cars, this one is a Grande Punto -


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A similar bulb holder is used on the Vauxhall / Opel Corsa D

The only difference looks like it has a slightly longer and thicker rear body to accomodate a clip-in secondary terminal lock, as well as Denso branding -


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This is the Defender control panel JFC500840 -


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and this is the control panel fitted to the Fiat Palio / Siena -


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Look familiar Question


The downside is that I'm still looking for a source for these bulb holders and terminals Sad

But, there are several more Chrysler / Fiat avenues to explore -




. Paul.
1989 Arles Blue 2.5TD 110 Hardtop
1999 Epsom Green Discovery II 4.0 V8i 'XS'


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Post #953896 28th May 2022 3:05pm
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Dibble04



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Blimey Paul you really have had a go! All very useful information both for my problem and possibly for others re the heater controls.

Like you, I am going to continue looking but given that most variants of these lampholders appear to be moulded to the contacts/cable at source, finding loose lampholders for repair/ad hoc use may be unlikely.

I think I am leaning towards adapting readily available lampholders by adding a clip to them.

I have carried out a repair to my existing unit that I expect to last for a while but I will post any more permanent solution I find...if I do!

Thanks for the help and please let me know if you find a source or solution
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