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| markb110 Member Since: 22 May 2010 Location: Guildford Posts: 2525   
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Hi
I had something similiar in the past, Check the rear number plate light bulbs as they may have moved - the fitting is pants and hence the bulb moves and pops the fuse. To fix this i used a couple of zip ties to secure the bulbs to the mount. Good luck Mark |
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29th Jul 2011 10:02pm |
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| nicknick Member Since: 28 Feb 2011 Location: halifax Posts: 30 
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Hi Leonski
for something to blow a fuse it means the live wire must be touching earth ie bodywork somewhere. so it needs to be traced in a logical way, i would start by disconnecting the headlamp which is not working then replace the fuse and turn the headlights on leaving that one disconnected. if the fuse blows again the wiring has rubbed somewhere, if it doesnt blow then you have a faulty bulb. its a start and i hope you find your problem  |
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29th Jul 2011 10:07pm |
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| kingofthesparks Member Since: 06 Jan 2011 Location: Very close to Watford gap services , northants Posts: 987  
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is it not under warranty ?
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29th Jul 2011 10:14pm |
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| leonski Member Since: 14 Dec 2009 Location: Northumberland Posts: 205 
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Thanks for your replies guys...
I will investigate further today. It is under warranty, but it is a 65 miles round trip and probably half a day or so of hanging around....I was hoping that there may be a simple solution! Cheers Leon. |
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30th Jul 2011 6:31am |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471
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What sort of upgraded bulbs and how much additional load are they putting on what after all is marginal wiring and switchgear anyway?
If it was ok before you replaced the bulbs it's either that you've disturbed something, or there was a pre existing fault. Check the wiring and associated components and it may be worth trying standard bulbs again. Steve. Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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30th Jul 2011 8:55am |
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| DAZ110 Member Since: 06 Dec 2007 Location: East Sussex Posts: 2005 
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One of my headlamps kept blowing the fuse, turn out to be wiring had rubbed on the wing edge under the bonnet in the back left hand corner of the engine bay next to the ABS pump.
I did post about it on the foram somewhere before to warn others in case it happened to them. |
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30th Jul 2011 9:19am |
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| Grockle Member Since: 24 Nov 2008 Location: Peak District National Park Posts: 2266 
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could be pulling to much current through now,I had this on an Audi some years ago I had to up the fuse by 5 amps to stop it blowing 2.4 90 XS
1968 1/32 scale Britains 109 Pick up. |
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30th Jul 2011 9:29am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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Good joke!! If it's pulling too much current either the wrong fuse was fitted or you have a fault!!! 
Generally 'good working practice' is that the fuse rating should't be more than 1.5 times the working current of the circuit it's providing or round up to the next amp if it is a designated circuit that will have a single application! It can be worked out using the following formulas: Power (Watts) = Voltage X Current Voltage = Current X Resistance For certain circuits (for example electric motors) HT or what is known as 'anti rupture' fuses should be used as the instantanious starting current exceeds the normal operating current of the circuit. These fuses have the filament supported in a medium such as sand or porcelain to dissipate heat and prevent the fuse from rupturing on initial start up. Hope this helps. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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30th Jul 2011 10:27am |
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| Grockle Member Since: 24 Nov 2008 Location: Peak District National Park Posts: 2266
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I see your plugged in to day Mal
2.4 90 XS
1968 1/32 scale Britains 109 Pick up. |
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30th Jul 2011 10:32am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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'Plugged in' and charging at a rate of 1 amp per hour protected by a suitably rated anti surge fuse! 
 Feel like a flippin' vampire working constant nights from now til October. Fancy popping out for a bite?
If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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30th Jul 2011 10:39am |
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| leonski Member Since: 14 Dec 2009 Location: Northumberland Posts: 205
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Thanks for all your advice!
Found the problem! The wire had rubbed through on the inner wing! The cable really should have some trunking on it, and as Daz said, I would advise everyone to check theirs. Its a pretty shoddy lack of attention to detail by LR! Sorted! Cheers, Leon |
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30th Jul 2011 12:44pm |
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