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stephan123

Member Since: 18 Mar 2015
Location: London
Posts: 297

Electric woes

Hi,

I just swapped out the standard interior light bulb with an LED assembly from Nakatanenga and not only does the light no longer work but the radio head unit doesn't come on and the engine no longer starts. Any ideas what has caused this? Didn't think that such a small mod would render the car immobile

Put the original bulb back but didn't resolve the issues. Did noticed one or two small sparks when fitting new unit but didn't think anything fo it....

2nd Nov 2018 7:00pm

Mo Murphy

Member Since: 01 Jun 2008
Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts
Posts: 2416

1984 Defender 90 BMW M57 3.0 Diesel HT Auto Pennine Grey

You've blown the fuse. You'll need to replace it.
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.

50 Shades of Pennine Grey

2nd Nov 2018 7:15pm

stephan123

Member Since: 18 Mar 2015
Location: London
Posts: 297

Thanks Mo

First time this has happened to me..any ideas where I can buy a replacement? I suspect its F29 (checked the handbook) as the clock and radio no longer function...

2nd Nov 2018 7:17pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 21029

Halfords or online, most places. They are a standard blade fuse / ATO fuse.
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2nd Nov 2018 7:25pm

desender

Member Since: 06 Aug 2017
Location: Perthshire
Posts: 34

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Stornoway Grey

Most petrol stations sell fuses too

2nd Nov 2018 7:30pm

DAZ110

Member Since: 06 Dec 2007
Location: East Sussex
Posts: 2067

You have blown the fuse, but not sure about the engine not starting part

2nd Nov 2018 8:33pm

stephan123

Member Since: 18 Mar 2015
Location: London
Posts: 297

Thanks for the replies. As for the engine not starting, the red immobiliser light below the instrument dials no longer flashes when the car is alarmed/locked...i suspect (or better said hope) that the fuse issue is preventing the immobiliser from disengaging.

2nd Nov 2018 8:41pm

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