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More Switches Installed
Not happy with the switching arrangements for my roof lights I decided to install some switches in the front light console.
So I started with this.
Removed the light, hold at the windscreen end and pull down the away from you.
Used some masking tape to mark out where I wanted the switch positions.
I also removed everything on the back of the unit just to make things easier to hold while drilling.
Happy with the positions out came the drill.
Then it was just a case of putting everything back together and fit the switches.
After I'd modified the wiring by running a cable from the aux battery through to the light cluster I just needed to wire it all up.
This is the end result.
The outer 2 each switch a pair on the roof and the inner one will be for some kind of work light mounted at the back somehow, maybe to the rear ladder, but that's for another day as I haven't decided what to do yet.
Anyway I'm pleased with the result
Cheers
AndyD4 MY15 SE TECH
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19th Jul 2015 6:18 pm
geoffsnook
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Looks neat 8)Discovery 3 se gone
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19th Jul 2015 6:23 pm
Cellerdweller
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Is there an ejector seat switch available for swmbo when she's getting out of hand I could do with one You're not afraid of the dark are you ?
19th Jul 2015 6:25 pm
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Well done.
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Similar to the mod i did
i used mine for strobes on the grille and trailer and also work lights on trailer
have since changed the volt meters to blue
have also fitted buzzers to remind me to turn them of after use
Andy
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Mods:
Re-Con Engine,De-Tango,Reverse camera,Fog/DRl lights,Aux Battery, perm Aux socket in boot,LED Volt meters in roof panel,Built in tom tom, Strobes fitted in grille, Aux switches for trailer lights fitted in roof panel,Roof Rails,Grille conversion
19th Jul 2015 7:32 pm
Andy Foster
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Location: Liverpool
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That's nice that
Think I saw yours a while back. Been wanting to do this ever since I put the rack on. Just need to decide now what work light setup to install.
Cheers
AndyD4 MY15 SE TECH
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19th Jul 2015 7:37 pm
gibby_wls
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Randylover wrote:
Similar to the mod i did
Hi, I am looking to do similar, which route did you take to bring the cable down and what type of cable did you use?
Cheers in advance
Chris G
9th Aug 2015 11:34 pm
Andy Foster
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Location: Liverpool
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I used some 4 core cable. Can't remember. The size though, it wasn't that big as it is only switching a couple of relays. Came in through the grommet behind the steering wheel, up the A pillar then over behind the roof lineing to the light cluster. There is enough room behind the lineing to get your hand in a grab the cable.
Cheers
AndyD4 MY15 SE TECH
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11th Aug 2015 7:27 am
Robbie
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For very light loads I've had good results with Ethernet cable. With regular fine gauge automotive wire I have had problems with noise on the microphone line. The other option is changing the microphone cable with a twisted pair.
Of course, those without a microphone can do whatever they like.
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Another vote for Ethernet cable when wiring the control side circuit on a relay, working in IT I just 'borrow' CAT6a STP GAP IID Pro Multi Vehicle Defender L316 2007-2015 - Discovery 3 - Discovery 4 - Discovery Sport L550 - Freelander 2 - Range Rover Evoque L538 - Range Rover L322 - Range Rover L405 - Range Rover Sport L320 - Range Rover Sport L494 Electrical Fault Diagnostics
11th Aug 2015 9:14 am
Randylover
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i also added volt meters for the batteries
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Mods:
Re-Con Engine,De-Tango,Reverse camera,Fog/DRl lights,Aux Battery, perm Aux socket in boot,LED Volt meters in roof panel,Built in tom tom, Strobes fitted in grille, Aux switches for trailer lights fitted in roof panel,Roof Rails,Grille conversion
3rd Sep 2015 8:26 pm
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3rd Sep 2015 8:41 pm
Randylover
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Hi Bodsy
no i didn't wire them up to be switched of, could easily do it though, but the green ones really aint that bright in the dark,i now have blue ones in, they are a lot brighter but to be honest they don't really bother me,
i did notice them for a few days at first but soon got used to them and they don't distract me
Andy05 TDV6,"S" in all colourcoded Zermatt silver,7 seats winter pack HK 6cd stereo,Dual climate,Xenons,
Mods:
Re-Con Engine,De-Tango,Reverse camera,Fog/DRl lights,Aux Battery, perm Aux socket in boot,LED Volt meters in roof panel,Built in tom tom, Strobes fitted in grille, Aux switches for trailer lights fitted in roof panel,Roof Rails,Grille conversion
3rd Sep 2015 8:47 pm
tayaste
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That looks a really professional job.
3rd Sep 2015 9:12 pm
Andy Foster
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Bit of an old thread but another switch installed for the strobes when I fit them.
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