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stephan123



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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 Shocked

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....
Post #738218 2nd Nov 2018 6:00pm
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Mo Murphy



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United Kingdom 1984 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Pennine Grey
You've blown the fuse. You'll need to replace it.
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Post #738222 2nd Nov 2018 6:15pm
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stephan123



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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...
Post #738223 2nd Nov 2018 6:17pm
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custom90



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Halfords or online, most places. They are a standard blade fuse / ATO fuse.
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Post #738225 2nd Nov 2018 6:25pm
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desender



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Most petrol stations sell fuses too
Post #738228 2nd Nov 2018 6:30pm
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DAZ110



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You have blown the fuse, but not sure about the engine not starting part Shocked
Post #738241 2nd Nov 2018 7:33pm
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stephan123



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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.
Post #738243 2nd Nov 2018 7:41pm
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