TD5 Defender Brake Light Question

Thanks Mike 2002

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Originally Posted by djam1

If anyone has a TD5 Defender could you check the light on the right hand side rear that is opposite the reversing lamp.
Mine has a red lamp on the right hand side and a clear lamp on the left hand side my red lamp doesn't glow it has a globe but does nothing.
I don't know if its a brake light or a tail lamp even the wiring diagram seems a bit off it indicates there is a right hand side reversing lamp.
If anyone can shed any light on what this lamp should do it would help

Thanks in advance

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On my 2002 model it is a fog light with separate switch, only works with headlights on and extinguishes when turning them off. consequently a reset is required when reactivating the headlights. It is illegal to drive with it on except when foggy as it can dazzle but I would use it in dusty conditions
Landrover manual section "43 exterior lights" page 66 calls it a ECU-LAMP-FOG GUARD REAR the wires are black/slate, black, blue purple, and red/yellow.
The manual is on the net
cheers Obi

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Originally Posted by Loubrey

Fog light... should have a switch on the dash for it. Only works if the headlights are on and all Defenders have them.

Cheers,

Lou

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My defender has never had one.

Martyn

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Originally Posted by Bushie

My defender has never had one.

Martyn

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Interesting...! I've never actually seen a Defender that's hasn't got it fitted from new.

What do you have fitted where the fog light should be?

The blue Defender below is a '99 and that is how they all looked when they left the assembly plant... The newer ones obviously have those changed to round ones.

Cheers,

Lou

I brought one of those stainless steel plates from the Uk ebay , that hold those 3 switches , as mine had cracked and needed replacing . It is easy to fit and looks good as well . plus It didn't cost a lot !!..Jim