Thread: Rear Indicators Upgrades

I have a '93 disco, i soldered a diode from the brake light to the red "fog" lamp thus turning it into another break light in the cluster - i would like the bumper bar with the lights as well - just to light up a little more....

also have reflective tape on the back of the diff and axle..... can do a pic if ya want one

mick

Mick

You missunderstood there is a lack of proper indicator's on this model the only ones are on the bumper bar I need a pair higher up so they are properly visable by all.

Originally Posted by AussieLandRover

You missunderstood there is a lack of proper indicator's on this model the only ones are on the bumper bar I need a pair higher up so they are properly visable by all.

I think you will find that the 96 model onwards had the lights in both places....so a trip to a wrecker will get you the correct light for the body and some wiring tricks will get them to work...

In 11 years I haven't had anyone run into the back of mine because of this "major" problem.

The pre update model has all the tail lights in the pillars.
The update model of about 94-95 has the indicators and tail lights in the bumper and brake lights and reverse lights in the pillar.
The update of about 96-99 had the full set of pillar lights as well as the bumper lights.

So if you get the older or newer tail lights and do some wiring then all will be well.
I ran wires to the tail lights in the pillars (which are in the dual filament bulb with the brake light) so I at least have tail lights in the pillar.

Originally Posted by AussieLandRover

You missunderstood there is a lack of proper indicator's on this model the only ones are on the bumper bar I need a pair higher up so they are properly visable by all.

Be aware that extra indicators will have your Disco thinking you have a trailer connected & flash the trailer warning light with your indicators.
There are ways around this little problem - the easiest being LED globes.

Scouse I have never considered this before but are there two different flasher cans for the models with only two rear indicators (whether in the bar or in the pillar) and the model with four rear indicators?

Originally Posted by Scouse

Be aware that extra indicators will have your Disco thinking you have a trailer connected & flash the trailer warning light with your indicators.
There are ways around this little problem - the easiest being LED globes.

Or 5w globes

Originally Posted by Utemad

Scouse I have never considered this before but are there two different flasher cans for the models with only two rear indicators (whether in the bar or in the pillar) and the model with four rear indicators?

I have heard that is the case but I have never checked it myself. I'll have a look see tomorrow .