Electrical problem - Land Rovers Only

boogiedown27 · 04-26-2006, 07:20 PM

Hay fellas on my 95 disco I have another problem that surfaced it's ugly head. When ever I turn my lights on my dash lights go out, and the outside parking lights and rear lights cut off. I got pulled over also too lol... I called myself checking the fuse and it was fine, if it was the right one? ANY insights guys?
Thanks

Bogatyr · 04-26-2006, 08:52 PM

boogiedown27,
As these discos start aging, they'll face the problems that older rovers faced, but the electrical bits are harder to get to.

So, if your parking lamps are on, your dash lamps are on as well? Ick, as a start, poke around to whereever you see a ground wire, disconnect, clean and reattach. Time consuming, but cheap and easy...Guess it could be the switch too, but before throwing parts at it, check the basics...

Bogatyr

wade · 04-27-2006, 04:20 PM

Take the cowl off of your steering column and check the connections on the switch on bottom left. There are two. One is the main lighting switch and the headlights, tail lights, and side lights circuits are through it. It could just be loose. If you want a photo, email me at wade@corridor.net. It was too large to attach.

boogiedown27 · 04-27-2006, 11:33 PM

Thanks..I found out today it's the switch!! I tried cutting on my bright lights and the light switch won't stay in place for the brights to stay on, and when I would hold the switch then my parking lights would come on?? But when I let it go the parking lights would cut off and just the head lights would be on..

Funrover · 04-27-2006, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boogiedown27

Thanks..I found out today it's the switch!! I tried cutting on my bright lights and the light switch won't stay in place for the brights to stay on, and when I would hold the switch then my parking lights would come on?? But when I let it go the parking lights would cut off and just the head lights would be on..

See if PPR has some used ones for you!!

boogiedown27 · 04-28-2006, 12:07 AM

thanks

Funrover · 04-28-2006, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boogiedown27

thanks

Yup..... They were tearing down some D1's awhile back....I am sure they have one!!!

llesra · 04-28-2006, 12:10 AM

i had a problem with my switch. at first my parking lights wouldnt turn on then the whole switch assembly melted. it smelled really bad..... got a new switch from british pacific and problem was fixed. the new switch also moves super smooth! if you find a d2 headlight switch, itll work on your d1.

boogiedown27 · 04-29-2006, 09:09 AM

thanks guys,
I appreciate it!

04-26-2006, 07:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
boogiedown27 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 46 Gallery: 0	Electrical problem Hay fellas on my 95 disco I have another problem that surfaced it's ugly head. When ever I turn my lights on my dash lights go out, and the outside parking lights and rear lights cut off. I got pulled over also too lol... I called myself checking the fuse and it was fine, if it was the right one? ANY insights guys? Thanks

04-26-2006, 08:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bogatyr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: upstate NY Posts: 317 Gallery: 0	grounds... boogiedown27, As these discos start aging, they'll face the problems that older rovers faced, but the electrical bits are harder to get to. So, if your parking lamps are on, your dash lamps are on as well? Ick, as a start, poke around to whereever you see a ground wire, disconnect, clean and reattach. Time consuming, but cheap and easy...Guess it could be the switch too, but before throwing parts at it, check the basics... Bogatyr __________________ Current Rover Fleet: 1996 D1 120k (finally on the road) 1970 IIa 88" (the running one) 1970 IIa 88" (parts truck - need any parts?) 1966 IIa 109" (next project...)

04-27-2006, 04:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
wade Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 131 Gallery: 0	Main Lighting Switch Take the cowl off of your steering column and check the connections on the switch on bottom left. There are two. One is the main lighting switch and the headlights, tail lights, and side lights circuits are through it. It could just be loose. If you want a photo, email me at wade@corridor.net. It was too large to attach. __________________ Wade Location: Texas

04-28-2006, 12:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
llesra ภาษาไทย Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,161 Gallery: 16	i had a problem with my switch. at first my parking lights wouldnt turn on then the whole switch assembly melted. it smelled really bad..... got a new switch from british pacific and problem was fixed. the new switch also moves super smooth! if you find a d2 headlight switch, itll work on your d1. __________________ Arsell My Car Domain Site

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
Land Rovers Only - Land Rover Forum Advertisement

04-27-2006, 11:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
boogiedown27 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 46 Gallery: 0	Thanks..I found out today it's the switch!! I tried cutting on my bright lights and the light switch won't stay in place for the brights to stay on, and when I would hold the switch then my parking lights would come on?? But when I let it go the parking lights would cut off and just the head lights would be on..

04-28-2006, 12:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
boogiedown27 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 46 Gallery: 0	thanks

04-29-2006, 09:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
boogiedown27 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 46 Gallery: 0	thanks guys, I appreciate it!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)