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Pinky

Member Since: 09 Jun 2016
Location: England
Posts: 205

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Baltic Blue

Headlight flash

More electrical issues

Having sorted the blown 30amp fuse for the lights I now have no headlight flash!
The Haynes manual says that again it's under the seat is 20amp and is horn/headlamp flash, however, on the fuse cover it just says horn and the horn is working fine!
Could it just be a faulty stalk assembly?
Any ideas gratefully received..
It's a 2011 2.4 DCPU.

5th Jul 2018 6:09pm

williamthedog

Member Since: 29 Dec 2012
Location: south wales
Posts: 3441

Probably the switch toasted

5th Jul 2018 6:11pm

Pinky

Member Since: 09 Jun 2016
Location: England
Posts: 205

Maybe i'll pull it apart and have a look, it works forward just not back!

5th Jul 2018 6:12pm

Pinky

Member Since: 09 Jun 2016
Location: England
Posts: 205

No one else have any ideas before I pull it apart?

7th Jul 2018 5:05pm

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11240

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey

As suggested, it's likely the switch - that's the horn/main beam/indicator stalk. Darren

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7th Jul 2018 5:22pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 19611

Bridge the switch carefully. If it works it’ll be the culprit and buy a new one.
If not the issue is elsewhere Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧

7th Jul 2018 5:49pm

Pinky

Member Since: 09 Jun 2016
Location: England
Posts: 205

I bought a new one incase the old one was toast but on inspection

I didn't realise these were still so basic! A 30 second fix!

I now don't need the new one!

27th Jul 2018 4:16pm

Alien

Member Since: 18 Jan 2015
Location: Bacchus Marsh
Posts: 230

Unfortunately the stalk still has all the headlamp current running through it so it's only a mater of time before it fails.
More so if you swap between main and dipped lamps at night.
This is why I fitted a good quality aftermarket relay/loom up grade kit. Cheers,
Kyle.

29th Jul 2018 1:31am

BenB8man

Member Since: 22 Mar 2017
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 427

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

Landreiziger loom time too I'd suggest. Shouldn't have another stalk pop again, with the added benefit of brighter lights! (If you're using halogen of course)

Thinking about it, I presume you are using halogens, as LEDs should ever pull enough juice to pop the stalk..

What was the fix you did to get it working?

29th Jul 2018 1:35pm

Pinky

Member Since: 09 Jun 2016
Location: England
Posts: 205

It hasn’t gone pop! As I said in the earlier post a 30 second fix! It was just a build up of fluff between the contacts! A quick blast with the air line and fixed! And yes, I’m running speaker led’s.

29th Jul 2018 1:57pm

BenB8man

Member Since: 22 Mar 2017
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 427

Ah apologies! I misunderstood. I assumed you meant you'd freed up the contacts that usually weld themselves shut or something!

Yeah those LEDs should be pulling enough current to really bother the switch.

29th Jul 2018 2:17pm

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