Electrical Problem - dash/tail lights

[myhomescape.com]

I have a weird electrical problem that just started happening on my 1995 Disco.

I turn the lights to the vehicle on via the switch. All of the lights (dash/tail/headlights) come on as I'm turning the switch.

The switch used to stop a this point, but now clicks past this point and the headlights/taillights/dashlights all go off.

I hope that makes sense. The switch position can no longer sit (it no longer clicks) at the right point. The only way to keep the dash/head/tail lights on is to manually hold the switch between "click points". At the "headlight" on position everything is off, but between the parking lights and headlight position all lights are on. Weird. It makes driving at night difficult.

Can anyone relate to this problem and possible give some solutions?

Thanks,

-R

[Disco Mike]

Sounds like your switch has failed.
Mike

[myhomescape.com]

Originally Posted by Disco Mike

Sounds like your switch has failed.
Mike

Yes, after more reading/searching that appears to be the case.

Where is a good place to pick one up? Anyone have a spare?

[Disco]

Unfortunately it's a trip to the Land Rover dealership for you. Nobody carries a light switch as a spare.

[myhomescape.com]

I've got the switch, now how do I go about replacing it?

I removed the two screws holding the steering column cover in place.
How do I get at the switch, do I need to remove steering wheel.

Can anyone provide some simple instructions pls.

[myhomescape.com]

Nevermind, found the instructions on another forum. Here they are for the future...

Here is the instructions for disasably:

"forgot to add that I got this info from someone else about a year or so ago, I can't remember who posted it." (Discoweb)

Tools required
Small Philips head screwdriver
Emery cloth (sand paper)

Procedure
1. On the underside of the plastic cowling which surrounds the steering column are three screws in recessed holes, undo these screws.
2. Firmly, but cautiously pull apart the top and bottom of the cowling, It snaps together, but do not force it.
3. Turn the steering wheel to the left so that the top of the center body of the wheel is aligned vertically rather than horizontally, which it would be if the driving wheels were straight ahead. It is easier if the engine is running when doing this so that the Power Assisted Steering is working.
4. Before continuing, turn OFF the ignition and remove the key for safety.
5. Access to two small screws used to secure the switch housing to the steering column assembly is now gained. See picture. Remove these two screws.
6. There are two connecter blocks on the back of the switch, disconnect these.
7. Firmly, but again cautiously, pull the switch from the column. It has probably not been removed since vehicle assembly so will undoubtedly be stiff. This took me a little time to work out, but the switch will ONLY come out if pulled straight out through the direction of the drivers door. There are two tracks on the top and two on the bottom of the switch holding its position so it must slide in and out along these tracks.
8. Once the switch is out, remove the two screws on the back and separate the covers from the switch body, there are two, one on top of the other, both held in by the two screws. Be careful when separating the switch as there are moving parts inside which will come out and need to go back in, in the same location.
9. Clean any residue or corrosion from the contacts within the switch using the emery cloth. A light sanding is all that should be necessary, try not to touch the contacts again with dirty fingers.
10. Reassemble the two covers on the back of the switch and plug in the two connecter blocks.
11. Turn on the ignition and try to turn on the lights, if all lights work as they should turn off lights and ignition then reassemble following these instructions backwards.