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docperio44

Member Since: 08 Aug 2023
Location: Quebec
Posts: 21

2002 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Stornoway Grey

2002 TD5 - Hightlight issues with both old and new LEDs

Hi All,

I recently got a 2002 TD5, I did not notice but the headlights were always on when the car was started and ignition was on. I recently changed the lights to LED with a halo DRL and still have the problem. Here are the facts:

On the ignition, after the first click (short turn), I can put the light switch in position 2 and the parking lights work and the halo. In position 3, it is the same, the headlights don't come on - parking lights and DRLs are on.

When the second click and full ignition - when all the instruments come on, the headlights come on full blast in position 1,2, or 3. There is no diming between 1,2, or 3. There is not shutting off the lights.

I replaced the switch and I still have the same problem.

This doesn't sound like the dim dip issue? Any ideas?
Thanks!

8th Aug 2023 3:55pm

Penfold_6290

Member Since: 22 Sep 2021
Location: Dorset
Posts: 316

If I was you I'd be checking the full run of the headlamp wiring from the switch forwards. It sounds like someone has modified the lighting circuit so the headlights run full time.

Look for a floating relay somewhere behind the instrument binnacle or in the engine bay.

14th Aug 2023 9:58am

docperio44

Member Since: 08 Aug 2023
Location: Quebec
Posts: 21

Thanks, yes that's exactly what it was. All set!

14th Aug 2023 10:03am

Penfold_6290

Member Since: 22 Sep 2021
Location: Dorset
Posts: 316

Was it carnage back there or was it easy to put right?

14th Aug 2023 10:45am

docperio44

Member Since: 08 Aug 2023
Location: Quebec
Posts: 21

Some carnage -- tapped all the wires into the light switch then down into a mod within the fuse panel. a challenge but not horrible

14th Aug 2023 10:50am

4RF RDS

Member Since: 19 Jul 2015
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 930

2000 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Epsom Green

If you have not already done so, you should install a headlight wiring loom to take the load off the switch. Glad you got your issue sorted.

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15th Aug 2023 3:45pm

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