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MY12 spot lights
Has anyone got fitting instructions for a MY12 D4 spot lights, have got one for the MY10 but do not think this is the same.
Alternativley does anyone konw whwre I can pick up a main beam signal without scotch locking into the main beam wire, have tried to find a fuse with no joy so far MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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25th Jun 2012 9:12 am
nighthawk
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I never scotch lock.
I always strip around 1 inch of insulation off the wire using a good wire stripper (one of those automatic stripper things plus a surgical blade to remove the bit of insulation), then solder the "tap" wire onto the other wire. Finally, cover everything up in self amalgamating tape and job's done.
99.9% reversible by cutting through the self amalgamating tape (good blade needed as it gets pretty tough when it cures), desoldering the joint and covering up again in self amalgamating tape again.
If you don't manage to find a fuse or something, consider this method. Bit more work, but ultimately more peace of mind in my opinion.Dennis
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25th Jun 2012 9:25 am
Russell
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nighthawk, I agree I am not going to use the scotch lock method and will go down this route if I have to. I would however prefer to find a fuse to piggy back off of instead.MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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25th Jun 2012 9:51 am
DiscoDunc
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Location: Bristol
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russell, how are you going to fix them to the bumper - i want to fix some dually LEDs lights x 4, but the LR kit is only for x 2 lightsDuncan
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25th Jun 2012 9:55 am
devonchilliman
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I've got a set of spotlights in the garage(only been there a year),I enquired at my local dealer about fitting them and the kit that they sell involves drilling holes in the bumper ...unless anybody has another idea Www.devonchilliman.co.uk
25th Jun 2012 10:02 am
Russell
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Location: Kent
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I have got a braket made up that fits onto the cross bars behind the grill then the grill goes on, and then the lights bolt to the bracket. It is not ideal but it is a lot less fuss than the bumper removal etc for the LR kit.
The issue I am having so far is finding the live feed to the main beam. tried yesterday with meter but could not find the live feed took headlamp out and tried via the plug that goes into the back but still no joy Not sure if it is something to do with the D4 electronics but expected to find a 12v supply when main beam on, but did not.
Anyone got any info on the MY12 D4 wiring for the headlightsMY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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25th Jun 2012 10:14 am
devonchilliman
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Russell...sorry cant help with your "live feed " issue,but would love to see your bracket Www.devonchilliman.co.uk
25th Jun 2012 10:20 am
Russell
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This was apicture with them on the old D4, never wired them up and only mocked up the bracket to try. Now want to sort bracket out, paint and instal, when I get the wiring sorted and actually fit the spots I will do some better photos.MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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25th Jun 2012 10:24 am
devonchilliman
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Ahh...I rembeted that pic now and think I commented at the time how good they looked,can you take a pic of the bracket Russell ? As I just can't get my head round what to do Www.devonchilliman.co.uk
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If you remove the cable flexibility with solder, the vibration and movement in a car can cause the soldered portion to crack or snap LR4 HSE 5.0 V8 Alaska White
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...unless anybody has another idea 
