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Trundlebus



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Dashboard switch
Can anyone help? I would like to fit a simple pn off switch on the dash and ideally would like to utilise one of the many blanks that are there. Is it possible to get a switch that matches the standard ones? I had a brief look on the net but could not identify anything obvious and the landrover ones do not look simple!
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
Heated seat switch is probably the best bet, it is a latching on/off with illumination and "on" LED.

Unfortunately I can't remember the part number but a search of the forum will reveal it.
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Martin
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Heated seat is YUF500150LNF - £8+VAT at full Land Rover retail price, don't get ripped off on eBay etc  1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW
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Trundlebus



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Thanks guys, just ordered one from dealer, be in tomorrow. Now just need to discover how to get at the switches. I bet its on here somewhere, let the search begin!
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Martin
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If you want a plug I have them (can post today 1st class if ordered before 4.30pm): http://www.disco3.co.uk/shop/5-way-defende...3-p71.html  1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW
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YOLO110



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Trundlebus wrote:
Thanks guys, just ordered one from dealer, be in tomorrow. Now just need to discover how to get at the switches. I bet its on here somewhere, let the search begin!


It's quite straightforward...

Unscrew the 2 'hex' nuts holding the centre fascia panel on. Then use a plastic 'trim removal tool' (available at many places) to gently lever off the plastic trim. Once you get one corner off, there rest follows easily.

ll the switches are then accessible... and they are all 'handed' with the switch plugs, i.e.: they will only fit each specific switch so don't be too daunted. I did mine, and labelled them all with masking tape!!

Good luck! Thumbs Up Enjoy! Very Happy YOLO... You Only Live Once...
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Trundlebus



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Martin wrote:
If you want a plug I have them (can post today 1st class if ordered before 4.30pm): http://www.disco3.co.uk/shop/5-way-defende...3-p71.html


HI Martin
just ordered, missed the 4:30 deadline though!
many thanks for the post and letting me know I needed it. otherwise I would have been searching around to get the plug
regards
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Martin
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Thanks, it should still make the post today Wink  1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW
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Scotm



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Scotland 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Orkney Grey
It is very easy to make a custom switch by replacing the switch cover with the blank you will be taking out and engraving / drilling hole for the led. Sure there is a write up somewhere.
Post #623187 10th May 2017 6:13pm
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Bushpig



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I've customized a few switches, rather simple if you have or know someone with a laser/co2 engraver...
Take a peek here:
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic53098.html
&
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42402.html Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.
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Post #623329 11th May 2017 8:16am
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Trundlebus



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just a quick thanks to all for the help and to Martin for the connector, switch now fitted and working, my problem solved
Al
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