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OrangeAlpine



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Blanked connector under cubby box??
Hi all,

Only had the 90 for a few days (2013 2.2 hard top) so cleaning, tweaking, upgrading and learning (lots) as is go…

I’ve just removed the tatty cubby box ready to replace with a nicer unit and while cleaning it I noticed an unused connector that’s taped down.
Before I start trawling through the electrical diagrams (electrics is my Achilles heel), does anyone know what the standard use is for this?


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And while I’m asking, the panel looks in ok condition but is there a need for better waterproofing as removing it is straight through to the open! Great for access to gearbox I’m sure (unlike my discovery 2!) but as I’m new to defenders I thought I ask…

Thanks all Confused
Post #1077340 12th Oct 2025 5:32pm
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Clemmo



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The panel should have a foam seal around the edge of the underside.
It’s often damaged or twisted.
It’s amazing how much noise a good seal prevents entering the cab.. and as you suggest stops water ingress.
I’m not sure but think the wiring connector may have been for when an Amp was fitted by LR.
They secured them to the back of the cubby box
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Post #1077348 12th Oct 2025 6:18pm
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OrangeAlpine



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Thanks @clemmo - Thumbs Up
there was indeed a foam seal and in surprisingly good shape too so I’ll be leaving that one as is!

The connection for amp makes sense. I’ve scoured the electrical library and it didn’t jump out so I’ll with that for now. Will test for voltage when radio is on etc as my plan was to use as a retrofit usb (power) connection in the new cubby

Thanks again
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Martin
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Post #1077350 12th Oct 2025 6:40pm
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OrangeAlpine



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@martin - bingo. Thank you sir Bow down
Post #1077352 12th Oct 2025 6:44pm
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custom90



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IIRC there is a plug in active subwoofer for that, if you have the wiring there, it’ll plug straight in.

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Post #1077357 12th Oct 2025 8:08pm
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OrangeAlpine



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Thanks. I doubt I’ll use it for a sub - it’s more likely that I’ll work out if it’s possible to run a usb socket from it so I can charge a phone while it’s in the cubby and remove the temptation to be distracted by it!! 😬

Another thing on the list though….
Post #1077358 12th Oct 2025 8:14pm
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Will@LRW



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In the interest of trying to improve the documentation, does anyone know the connector number?

The closest I can find is https://www.lrworkshop.com/connectors/defender-2012-2.2tdci/C1354 with similar wiring colours LR Workshop
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Post #1078099 22nd Oct 2025 9:02pm
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Martin
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C3459

Edit: as per https://www.lrworkshop.com/wiring-diagram/...-subwoofer

and https://www.lrworkshop.com/connectors/defender-2012-2.2tdci/C3459

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The C3459 pinout table is missing pin 1 = PN wire 0.75 CSA  1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW
Post #1078102 22nd Oct 2025 10:02pm
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OrangeAlpine



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Bow down really useful, thank you all
Post #1078109 23rd Oct 2025 6:07am
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Will@LRW



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Thanks Martin!

OrangeAlpine do you mind if I use your photo on that linked page? LR Workshop
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OrangeAlpine



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Sure, go for it. Hopefully it’ll help someone else
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jbcollier



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For the next time...

https://www.lrworkshop.com/connectors/defender-2007/colour
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OrangeAlpine



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That’s really useful. Thank you 🙏
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lightning



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l have this connector as well.

Can someone post a link to the subwoofer? Probably worth fitting it.
Post #1078369 26th Oct 2025 10:38am
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