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driver9



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Also shown on the wiring diagram

https://skydrive.live.com/view.aspx?cid=4B...&wdo=1
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NoDo$h



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Isn't that relay between the live feed and the switch, then on to Headlamps, with the switching source being the ignition? It still routes power through the switch.

Or have I got the diagram upside down? Confused 

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Yes, that's right. The relay does not protect the switch, hence all the threads about melting switches and replacement looms. Darren

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Arsath



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Hi All,

Has anyone got a perfect solution for the headlight issue? Mine stopped working today.. As others have experienced here when flashing all lights are working.. only when it is dipped nothing is working.. is there a upgrade kit for the entire lighting system? I am total newbie to Defenders.. any advice is much appreciated..
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munch90



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yes looms are available to protect the switch

search on forum "headlight upgrade loom "
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munch90



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+ added advantage of brighter lights as the lights get full voltage as new loom is relayed
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Again changin the bloody dip switch. I have all the things to do the loom but the time is scarce Sad Eduardo

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Arsath



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Thanks! But I am still confused.. should I change the switch or the entire loom?
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You can change the switch but soon or later (more soon than later) you will be again in the same situation Evil or Very Mad

Cheers Eduardo

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ericvv



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Arsath wrote:
Hi All,

Has anyone got a perfect solution for the headlight issue? Mine stopped working today.. As others have experienced here when flashing all lights are working.. only when it is dipped nothing is working.. is there a upgrade kit for the entire lighting system? I am total newbie to Defenders.. any advice is much appreciated..


As said, headlight upgrade loom. Very good quality fully prepared easy to install looms are available from www.landreiziger.nl
All very well detailed in this thread here.
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic26097....ndreiziger
Here is the link directly to the loom plus a new light switch
https://shop.landreiziger.nl/modificatie/m...elaar.html
Here the link to the loom alone
https://shop.landreiziger.nl/modificatie/m...elais.html
And here the link to the loom with ceramic light connectors
https://shop.landreiziger.nl/modificatie/m...toren.html
Comes with English language instructions, just make sure when ordering that you need those though.
Good luck.
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munch90



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Arsath wrote:
Thanks! But I am still confused.. should I change the switch or the entire loom?


replace switch to fix headlights ( commom problem )

Then add the upgrade loom to protect the switch , the loom is added extra to standard wiring , no need to touch standard wiring , only thing might be if yours has dim dip you will need to disconnect that part
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Arsath



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Thanks everyone .. I knew buying a Defender is like getting married.. Laughing but did NOT expect issues in the relationship this early.. Shocked you guys are life savers... Thumbs Up
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Supacat



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shaun.mobile wrote:

2. rusty headlamp rings (dealer pointed out that they are a no cost option).


Confused What's a no cost option?
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dorsetsmith



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What's a no cost option?

they stay rusty Mr. Green
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Arsath



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Hi All,

For anyone wondering why use a relayed system, you will find a good explanation at below link..

How Relays Work



and I found a 5.33 Pound alternative to the Dutch one..

H4-H4-Headlight-Headlamp-Black-Booster-Wire-Harness-Cable

Hope this will work.. Whistle
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