Reply With QuoteYes, it is an issue. You can't use the "soft touch" buttons as these switch through the BCU, they are not switches in themselves. I found out this the hard way.
I think you can get normal on/off switches that go into the same spot that will work.
Master
Can you use the LR fog light buttons (front and back) to drive spottie relays?
Thinking of buying a genuine switch and putting it in the spot spare to run a LED bar on the rack as its illuminated and nice and neat.
It's not a click and down button like the cruise though. Is that an issue?
Wizard
Yes, it is an issue. You can't use the "soft touch" buttons as these switch through the BCU, they are not switches in themselves. I found out this the hard way.
I think you can get normal on/off switches that go into the same spot that will work.
Master
Find a used cruise control switch and swap over the facia
With a bit of trimming on the locating tab it will fit where you want it
All switches are the same and are either latching or not, but the wiring connectors are different so if you can grab a connector with a pigtail of loom connected
Wizard
Someone on the forum has installed two fog light switches. One for the original fog lights and one for spot lights. There was an image on this site and I recall Pedro being the curious cat asking what it was for.
Regards
Andrew
P.S. Yes, it looks neat and professional.
Master
Plenty have done this, it is very easy once you have the switch
There is an excellent write up here thanks to Urban Panzer
www.discovery2.co.uk / Roof Rack Lights
Another option for the switch is the heated seat switch as they are latching, although maybe hard to find over here, I am sure eBay UK will have some
Master
Damn. Serves me right for not asking first. Got a large shipment from Rimmer Bros today (window regulators, motors etc) and on a whim ordered a fog lamp switch thinking it would work.
It was only on the drive home today at the lights i was playing the with the switches already there and realised my issue. Oh well.
Guess ill just have make a new shopping list up for more parts!
Master
SupporterIf you like you can still use the non latching fog lamp switch you've ordered. But you will need to install an special type of relay in between the fog lamp switch and the lights called a "changover" or "latching" relay.Originally Posted by brougham
Damn. Serves me right for not asking first. Got a large shipment from Rimmer Bros today (window regulators, motors etc) and on a whim ordered a fog lamp switch thinking it would work.
It was only on the drive home today at the lights i was playing the with the switches already there and realised my issue. Oh well.
Guess ill just have make a new shopping list up for more parts!
Eg: http://www.narva.com.au/products/browse/changeover
Use this type of relay instead of a normal driving light relay.
Cheers
Simon
Last edited by simonmelb; 20th March 2013 at 03:22 AM. Reason: Relay edits
Cheers
Simon
2003 D2a TD5, ACE, SLS, Vienna Green.
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