Member Since: 29 Oct 2013
Location: Manchester
Posts: 2330
Nice thread .... 8)
Any progress
Could we also put in brighter green LED's on the dash
D4 Front upgrade/cut back wings n things 'taking a long time but getting there'.
D4 rear upgrade - Narpys helped with that bit
Flack for problem solving and D4 Bluetooth Install/ D4 Heated Steering wheel with Flappy paddles n BBS enabling kit
Disco Mikeys work - Serviced, EGR blanking and 4x4 software upgrade, 3 flash indicators.
B.A.S - FBHIC. Uncle Rays spare wheel protector. Beanie Silver Black badges.
23rd May 2014 9:41 pm
M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
Posts: 8154
This topic got me motivated as I to have a dislike for the red heater symbol and as I have already fitted a FBH on indicator direct from the FBH pump to a LED fitted inside/on top of the original. When the FBH is running the indicator glows yellow, when the lights are on it glows red, when both are on it glows orange, crude but it is better than nothing.
After modifications I have this-
Click image to enlarge
I first tried an LED that would light from 3volts with near catastrophic results, when I connected the battery I got the Christmas tree effect, even the ignition came on with the hazard lights . I disconnected it and cleared all faults with the Iid tool and praise be everything was back to stage one, I checked the voltage across the original LED terminals on the panel and it read 1volt, the next problem was where to obtain a 1 volt LED, I remembered I had a broken LED torch that had 8 LED's and sure enough it worked.
So by removing the red LED from the instrument panel and soldering on two extension wires to the ex torch LED, drilling a 3mm hole into the spare tube on the panel I have the above.
Rear of the panel.
Downsides so far is blue tends to be confusing with full beam I think I will change it for green, the colour is only a 15mm length of electric tape and the temp gauge will not go below normal, hopefully it is just a matter of taking off and repositioning.It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
29th May 2014 6:16 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10475
Just found this thread.
What I did with mine is shove a tri coloured LED into the dash. (I didn't want to remove the pointers)
Green = Lights on
Red = FBH on via remote (timed)
Yellow = both the above on
10th May 2024 10:45 am
kndrewa
Member Since: 15 Dec 2023
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 6
North American Specification v8
There are a few references to the 3 light flash and clock in dash which I'd like more information about. My vehicle never had a fuel burning heater, but it also doesn't have the clock. It's a 2006 LR3 4.4 V8. I would love to flash a new version of the instrument pack, and I have a GAP Integrated Interface Diagnostics tool, but was hoping that some of the old wise men whom originated this thread could help a new enthusiast out for more info about that clock! It sounds like an update risks turning on a red warning light that doesn't mean anything for my truck, but would drive me crazy.
p.s. I don't feel too too bad resurrecting a decade old thread (it was the fella who posted before me who gets that credit!) but there is something poetic about it being 10 years right down to the month! I'll keep searching for answers to this question, which are likely available on this forum, but I also wanted to make an introduction and participate. Any reference links about the clock upgrade which we add to this thread, will help future searchers in another 10 years, right?!holo-andy
____ ____ _______ ________ _____
2006 LR3 HSE LUX 4.4 Tonga w/o HD
15th May 2024 7:10 am
ruben D3 Decade
Member Since: 26 Sep 2006
Location: ASTURIAS
Posts: 2410
I know what you're talking about and above all I love your intervention and your friendly tone!lost in translation!
DISCOVERY 3 SE man. TDV6 2006, my true love!
DEFENDER 2 SE D I6 MHEV 2024, other live.
15th May 2024 8:36 am
Naki Blake
Member Since: 31 Dec 2021
Location: Taranaki
Posts: 258
Can someone please clarify. There are two updates namely:
MY07
MY07+
My understanding is that both of these add the clock on the dash, and 3 blink indicator, but one activates the redundant red FBH light, for lights on indicator whereas the other one doesn't.
So if you don't want the red indicator choose the appropriate one.
Have I got that correct?
I've never done the update and I have the IID BT GAP tool.
Thanks
15th May 2024 9:13 am
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10475
Yeap, that’s my understanding.
If you don’t want a red external lights on indicator, then choose the other firmware version.
15th May 2024 9:42 am
Naki Blake
Member Since: 31 Dec 2021
Location: Taranaki
Posts: 258
Thanks Pete for the clarification.
I'm not confident enough to remove the instrument cluster and solder in a green LED. It's beyond my skill level.
Regards Blake
15th May 2024 9:46 am
kndrewa
Member Since: 15 Dec 2023
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 6
Thank you for the support! I will look further into the 2 updates and reply back here with my learnings. This website and forum is very inspiring and informative and helpful. Hope to contribute back as I get more experienced.holo-andy
____ ____ _______ ________ _____
2006 LR3 HSE LUX 4.4 Tonga w/o HD
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
