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Moxy



Member Since: 21 Dec 2018
Location: Glasgow
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Scotland 1999 Defender 90 2.5 TD HT Baltic Blue
Defender TD5 Clock
I took the dash out for a number of reasons, firstly to replace the mount and the binicle for metal ones and to replace the bulbs for LED, since then the clock has failed to work. Not only that, the clock is a sealed unit and I would like a clock that has a bulb in it.
My question is, is there a replacement clock that will fit without altering the dash and be as bright as my new LED lights ?
The LED’s that I have fitted are “Ice Blue”.
Many thanks
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Adam17



Member Since: 15 May 2018
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England 2004 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Java Black
I have looked for aftermarket clocks, But after trawling through ebay, I cant find any.. I guess I could try different search words....

And I had wondered whether to buy a oem spare, and try and take it apart (***) - fit a blue bulb and then replace the current clock if successful...

(***) - I have seen videos where a chap has pulled apart a sealed light, by heating it in the oven... I wonder whether heating the clock to soften any glue may help the situation? I also noted a inner clip either 'side' of the clock, I tried using 2 sets of tweezers to get this apart but really needed a 3rd & 4th hand to manouver the clock about...


Good luck in your search and keep me updated Cool Regards
Adam

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Post #747543 27th Dec 2018 1:26pm
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Adam17



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England 2004 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Java Black
oooh the other thing I thought of doing was replacing the clock with a revometer... next to the speedo, move the temp clocks along one.. As I have a clock on the radio... my phone... & my wrist watch, don't think I need one on the counter too. Each to their own though. Regards
Adam

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Post #747545 27th Dec 2018 1:32pm
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MJN110



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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 Landmark LE Montalcino Red
Thats what i plan to do as featured a few days ago on this forum.
At £18 on ebay its a bargain. 2016 Defender Landmark 90
2005 Defender CSW TD5 90XS
Post #747549 27th Dec 2018 1:51pm
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lightning



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I would also recommend replacement of the clock with a rev counter, it’s much more useful.

£18 though? I paid £260 for the LR one. Where is this £18 bargain?
Post #747551 27th Dec 2018 2:14pm
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ppad



Member Since: 16 Nov 2012
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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
As one of my security layers is total power disablement my clock is useless ornament! Have also been waiting for reasonable cost rev counter.... from? Sold the much modified 110 2.8, in Oz
Brought the 90 home from Switzerland ...
Post #747554 27th Dec 2018 3:03pm
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rallysteve



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Keswick Green
I modified the TD5 clock with brighter LEDs and removed the orange tint from the needle backlight and it matches the other dials which have LEDs retrofitted.

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Post #747556 27th Dec 2018 3:28pm
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PaulMc



Member Since: 17 Jan 2009
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United Kingdom 1989 Defender 110 2.5 TD HT Arles Blue
I'd be interested to know how to open-up the clock. Paul.
1989 Arles Blue 2.5TD 110 Hardtop
1999 Epsom Green Discovery II 4.0 V8i 'XS'
Post #747557 27th Dec 2018 3:34pm
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Adam17



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England 2004 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Java Black
Agreed... How did you get the clock open??

Also what model are we talking about??

I think the tdi is 'easier to get in to' - TD5, is 'impossible', and not sure about the tdci... Regards
Adam

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Post #747558 27th Dec 2018 3:39pm
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Adam17



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England 2004 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Java Black
here's the link to the revo thread...


https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic65167.html?highlight=rev Regards
Adam

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Post #747559 27th Dec 2018 3:40pm
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Adam17



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England 2004 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Java Black
and the link to ebay for the revo

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/362310571942 Regards
Adam

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Post #747560 27th Dec 2018 3:43pm
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lightning



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Hmmm..... listing doesn’t inspire confidence

Has anybody actually fitted one?
Post #747564 27th Dec 2018 4:35pm
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Adam17



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England 2004 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Java Black
Lightning - check the thread - a chap on their has bought and fitted one*... Very Happy

https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic65167.html?highlight=rev

*from what I remember reading lol.. Regards
Adam

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Post #747566 27th Dec 2018 4:44pm
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rallysteve



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Keswick Green
Bezel on TD5 clock is plastic and pops off quite easily. The clear plastic will then come out easy. Hands pull off and allow the face to be removed. I cant remember if the 'movement' is held with clips or screws.The 4 LEDs an unusual 90deg surface mount type and are mounted to the PCB facing the centre spindle. I changed these for normal 3mm white LEDs which face the same way as the originals by bending the legs.

Before modification, LED conversion on other dials:

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Original LEDs:

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With New LEDs:

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Post #747570 27th Dec 2018 5:04pm
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Adam17



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England 2004 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Java Black
Crikey - I tried everything, twisting, squeezing, pulling, squashing.... I got loads of squeaks and grunts, but nothing shifted... well done you! Regards
Adam

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Post #747572 27th Dec 2018 5:07pm
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