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  1. 8th May 2023, 08:49 AM #1
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    High beam switch - MY03 Td5 Auto

    Hi All,
    My high beam swich doesn't want to work anymore. The switch arm just doesn't want to pull back with more than reasonable force. I'm not game to put any more force on it in case something goes bang.
    Has anyone else seen this problem? All suggestions for a fix appreciated.
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  2. 9th May 2023, 12:38 AM #2
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    Hi, simple fix: replace the stalk
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    Part Number STC4017

    Aftermarket Blinker Switch Indicator for Land Rover Discovery 1 & 2 Freelander STC4017
    D2a Td5 Manual, Chawton White. aka "Daisy"
    Build date 11th Oct 2003
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    Thanks guys. I was hoping for a suggestion that didn't involve the major surgery of removing airbag, steering wheel, rotary coupler and numerous wiring connectors.

    Anyway, this arvo I finally got around to giving it a generous dose of silicone spray and lots of jiggling to see if it would free up. But to no avail, it seemed. So thinking there's not much to lose if it's still not working, I applied even more force and with a alarming CLICK it popped back to the high beam position and is now working freely and quietly again.
    Hope this may help anyone else who strikes this problem.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Leo109 View Post
    Thanks guys. I was hoping for a suggestion that didn't involve the major surgery of removing airbag, steering wheel, rotary coupler and numerous wiring connectors.

    Anyway, this arvo I finally got around to giving it a generous dose of silicone spray and lots of jiggling to see if it would free up. But to no avail, it seemed. So thinking there's not much to lose if it's still not working, I applied even more force and with a alarming CLICK it popped back to the high beam position and is now working freely and quietly again.
    Hope this may help anyone else who strikes this problem.
    that stuff is actually pretty simple on a D2, as long as you follow a couple of basic precautions with the airbag.

    Glad you got it sorted.
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  6. 20th May 2023, 05:30 PM #6
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    I think Drivesafe makes and sells a plug and play relay operated headlight and driving light loom, relieving the load on the switch..
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    To replace the stalk on the D2 is a max 10 -15 minutes job moving slowly without any complications: Landrover discovery 2 td5 headlight switch replacement - YouTube
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