Would'nt like to be out of warranty

Mr Dawg.
Now you know what they are called and have the ability to find out where they are located. Why don't you blow your mind and find out HOW they work ?:o
I'll give you some clues:
Which components have memory capacity ?
How is this memory capacity used to "imprint" the components the module controls to the vehicle (and they do this by a form of VIN number )?
Which components store data about operating parameters ?
How much of this "hidden" data can be retrieved and by whom ?
and on and on.........:mad:
The biggest clue..............none of the above applies to most of the light bulbs !:cool:
enjoy!:p

BTW my padded cell is the third on the right hand side:angel:

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Originally Posted by mike 90 RR

Yes the 1990 RRC upwards uses fibre optics to illuminate the lights for the indicator & wiper storks on the steering column

Luckily, it's not a big item

:p

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I dunno! Storks are pretty big! :o

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...008/11/830.jpg


:D :D

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Originally Posted by dm_td5

You left out the fibre optic connections. I believe the D3 and Rangie use some fibre links as do other vehicles now days.

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Chev. Corvettes had fibre optic instrument lighting way back, 1960's. They say it was the first commercial use of fibre optics.

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Originally Posted by Mick-Kelly

Is it just me or do electronic systems not like dust, water and vibration....................makes sense to put em in landrovers then :p:p:p

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X2 Why I drive RRCs, Series and 4bd1 120" in Land Rovers. :p The Last rovers I will ever have here. Dust, Water and Rocks:eek:

I think you'll find there's also fibre optics in the some of the "wiring" loom.

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The fibre optic system installed uses Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST), which is a multimedia network,
optimized for automotive applications. Its design allows it to provide a low-overhead and low-cost interface for the
simplest of devices, such as microphones and speakers. More intelligent devices can automatically determine the
features and functions provided by all other devices on the network and establish sophisticated control mechanisms
without distracting the driver.

Under normal installation conditions the system is robust and failures should not occur. However, since the optical fibres
convey data using infra-red light, it is vital the passage of light down the fibre is unobstructed. Obstruction of infra-red light
can be caused by:
􏰀 Contamination of the fibre ends.
􏰀 Damage to the fibre ends.
􏰀 Bending, kinking or damaging the cable.

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Originally Posted by Mick-Kelly https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...016/08/768.jpg
Is it just me or do electronic systems not like dust, water and vibration....................makes sense to put em in landrovers then :p:p:p



L322 Range rovers have a fording depth of 700mm, Defender is listed as 500mm....seems water isn't that much of a problem hey. Aircon has a pollution filter, pollen filter on top of the standard filter...what dust problem and as for vibration....thats funny...once you ride in a L322 you will laugh too....:p