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G'day Dullbird :)

If your series is a S3 or late 2a,it should have the threaded hole in the rear of the gear lever mounting bracket, with which you can fit the brass series 3 stop lamp switch,this is the original type of fitting, as the lever comes back and depresses the switchthreaded nut adjustable,or, you could get a gear selector complete from a wrecked Ser 3 4cyl and just mount it in place of the 2/2a one the power leads are 1 from a ignition source,(solenoid) and the other goes to the lights, best by following the brake line along, I have a reversing light and a rear fog collision which are the rectangular Defender ones, all switched manually from the dash by lit switches.:)


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ok maybe manual would just be easier....

My series is 1966 however I do have a gearbox sat on the floor from a series 2a that was around the 72 age I think can't remember now but it had the lights in the guards like the series3 does and the dual window wipers etc so I think it was a very late 2a

G'day Dullbird :)

OK, if it still has the gearlever on it check at the back verticle face of the selector mounting, and if there is a 3/8 dia hole in it, that is where the switch goes in, but they don't like being in water a lot, as they are not waterproof,that is why I opted for the dash mounted illuminated type switches for my Rear fog and Reversing lamps,you could probably use similar lamps as on the rear of your Defender :) but I think that yours are the later round type but still surface mount ;) mine are mounted on a plate under my right army bumperette (scone-cutter)

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yeah I think we will just do the dash mount switch option so not to over complicate things....

I was only thinking because of the possible LED's on the rear to have an LED reverse light also....just all these little things running through my head every time I think about what I'm going to do with the car:lol2:

bought some...:)

thanks to the link given above for the LED's thats where I bought them from they ae the cheapeast I have seen

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Originally Posted by dullbird

is it a case of fitting one and flicking a switch when your going to reverse.

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If you go this route, it may be wise to do it after it's registered. My car was defected years ago for having a set up like that :(.

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Originally Posted by Scouse

If you go this route, it may be wise to do it after it's registered. My car was defected years ago for having a set up like that :(.

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Thanks for the heads up

Oz is a funny place.

Here, the use of LED bulbs in existing fittings is encouraged, provided that they have the same or better angle of throw and brightness.
LEDs last longer, have less heat and therefore less contact problems, use less power to drain battery if left on, less prone to suffer from rough terrain.

What is not alowed is to fit complete replacement fittings as these no longer fit the manufacturers descriptions and specs. If the vehicle had a lamp "X" when new( size, reflector, placing, lens type etc), it still needs it. A brighter, clearer indication of driver intent using same fitting is what is wanted.

It is permissable though to add an extra fitting to enhance the display, but the original must stay.

e.g. Defenders can have above rear window tail lamp combos but the factory units stay.

On any vehicle, center mounted brake lamps can be added to any vehicle not having them, but must be non-flashing etc.

Manual reversing lamps are "rear work lamps", with a very visable tell-tale on dash, to avoid the possibility of a white rearward facing lamp being on while driving.

No coloured lamps for "show".

Fog lamps must not glare into oncoming traffic, only be used when foggy or poor visibility.
Driving lamps must go off with hi/lo beam switch, but also have an isolator switch to cover a bumped unit shining wrong place.

Much discussion on problems of the newer vehicles having continuous under bumper fogs etc. Also, the bright red rear fogs are a problem.

Rovers4.

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I was just about to ask the same question :D