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mfaille

Member Since: 04 Jan 2014
Location: vina del mar
Posts: 6

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Stornoway Grey

Light Problem

Hi, I am owner of a defender puma 2.2 2008, yesterday I had a problem with my lights, y push the switch completely to turn on the main lights but they didn’t turn on, nether the interior light, or the brake lights, none of them, I found it very weird because they had work a while ago, so moved the switch back(to the first position) to turn on the small light and break light, these turn on immediately, also the interior lights, I found it quite strange, I tried turning on the high lights pushing it towards mi and they turned on, then I pushed them the other way but they didn’t. I thought it was the relay, but thinking a bit it can’t be because if not none of the lights would turn on! So my last conclusion was that it is the light switch is bad, I read on this forum that that could be the problem. Sorry my English and that I don’t use such technical words, I am not used to it as I am from Chile and here we only speak Spanish.

28th May 2014 4:04pm

VeeTee

Member Since: 06 Mar 2011
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 1512

Hi there in Chile

I think you are right, probably the problem is a faulty light switch. There is an extensive thread about it here. Also described in this thread how to use relays to solve the problem, by using an ready made cable loom or how to make your own loom and relays. Cheers, Vincent
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28th May 2014 4:51pm

Oscar Romeo

Member Since: 16 Apr 2014
Location: South Yorks, the pinnacle of all human achievement
Posts: 121

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Rimini Red

You seem to have quite a few circuits affected, some of which are not linked to the steering column light switch.

Check all your fuses by pulling them out and looking/testing.

I would do a battery check with a volt meter and do a charging check and see what that shows.
I would also leave as much electrical systems on as possible with give the wiring loom a shake and look for sparks, blowing fuses etc. if that doesn't show up anything.

Get out the volt meter and start on one circuit and work back to the battery. Be patient and good luck
Regards
Lee

28th May 2014 8:22pm

munch90

Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: guildford
Posts: 3558

I think there maybe a language barrier here , maybe he calls the rear red sides brake lights and interior are dash lights , so maybe all related by switch

28th May 2014 8:28pm

Oscar Romeo

Member Since: 16 Apr 2014
Location: South Yorks, the pinnacle of all human achievement
Posts: 121

Cheers Munch

hate to see a poorly truck

28th May 2014 9:52pm

Eduardo

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: RegiÃ³n Metropolitana
Posts: 2109

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey

Hi mfaille!

Good to have another chilean native here (5 and counting

).
Are you sure that your Puma is a 2.2? in 2008 were only 2.4l if I remember well.

As some said here, the ligth switch failure is common (I have changed already twice). This is a Do it yYourself work that took 10 min. Check also the fuse box if something are nor working well there.

By the way, please do not buy the switch from the dealer, they will charge you a fortune. Take contact with McMotors (www.mcmotors.cl) or Messie and Co.

Good luck and if you need some help drop me a PM.

Chhers Eduardo

MY 2007 110 SW PUMA 2.4: Big Fog of 64'
MY 1994 Jayco 1207 Folding camper: "El Tremendo"

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29th May 2014 3:43am

mfaille

Member Since: 04 Jan 2014
Location: vina del mar
Posts: 6

I have already bought the switch; I will change it in a while and tell you how I got on. I think that’s the problem.
Eduardo, that’s great that we are more Chileans! I did get it from mcmotors It’s the best place! Very recommended.
Do you have any advice to change the switch?

29th May 2014 10:35pm

Eduardo

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: RegiÃ³n Metropolitana
Posts: 2109

Easy task,

But remember first take out the piece that is located at the lower part of the instrument cluster (just 2 hex screws). That allows you to take out the upper and lower case of the steering column (4 screws located in the lower part if I remember well) and then, you will gain access to the switch support.

If you have any question we can continue in spanish by PM

Cheers! Eduardo

MY 2007 110 SW PUMA 2.4: Big Fog of 64'
MY 1994 Jayco 1207 Folding camper: "El Tremendo"

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30th May 2014 2:20am

mfaille

Member Since: 04 Jan 2014
Location: vina del mar
Posts: 6

All ready! I changed the switch and now the lights work perfect! Thank you for the help!
cheers!!!

30th May 2014 3:24am

Eduardo

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: RegiÃ³n Metropolitana
Posts: 2109

Good to know!

Cheers Eduardo

MY 2007 110 SW PUMA 2.4: Big Fog of 64'
MY 1994 Jayco 1207 Folding camper: "El Tremendo"

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3rd Jun 2014 3:50am

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