Driving Lights

[101RRS]

A friend has a TDV6 SE - he just bought the Landrover spot light kit which he has fitted. The lights do not work and the car is in getting the spotlight section of the ECU switched on so the lights will work.

Is this true? - is the the D3 so dependent on computers that you cannot even use the spotlights without the computer saying yes? I can accept computers running the engine but the lights is a bit over the top.

Garry

[rangieman]

A friend has a TDV6 SE - he just bought the Landrover spot light kit which he has fitted. The lights do not work and the car is in getting the spotlight section of the ECU switched on so the lights will work.

Is this true? - is the the D3 so dependent on computers that you cannot even use the spotlights without the computer saying yes? I can accept computers running the engine but the lights is a bit over the top.

Garry

Just wait for it drive by wire , your brakes and steering are all going down that road in the future

[Scouse]

It could well be true. The LP (P38a) RR was the same if fitting fog lights to the SE spec cars.

[WhiteD3]

I think it'll be true but not for the reason you think. When I first got my D3 I had an argument with them re the diff in trip computer options on mine vs the demo car I'd driven. I lost the argument and it came down to what was programmed.

I think they're doing the same thing that a lot of tech companies do; where all the features are built into even the most basic models but are selectively activated by the manufacturer depending on the model or option taken up. This can be done via software keys or hardware keys (eproms).

Why? Locks you into LR and stops the likes of ARB, TJM offering any smart options.

[munners]

Yes, its true; same with things like ipod connections etc - anything you buy off Ebay and wack in you might need to visit LR dealer shortly after!

[ivery819]

If you want the dash warning about fog light bulb failures it needs to be turned "on" in the computer.
Obviously if it is turned on before they are fitted then the message would be on permanent display.

[CaverD3]

If you them as per LR instructions they need to be enabled by dealer. If regularly serviced by dealer they may do it for free at next service otherwise they will charge you. No reason why you cannot wire them the old way with a relay off the high beam halogen ciruit though.

[101RRS]

Thanks for the info - cost my mate $120 to get his lights to work in addition to the $1000 for the lights in the first place.

As I said before - I think landrover have lost the plot with its computer driving everything - engine and gearbox for sure - lights - comeon - absolute nonsense.

Garry

[CaverD3]

At price you could get some decent lightforces fitted. The LR ones are crap.

[WhiteD3]

As I said before - I think landrover have lost the plot with its computer driving everything - engine and gearbox for sure - lights - comeon - absolute nonsense.

Not saying you're wrong, but everything is going computer-controlled these days and cars are just one more example. It's not going to stop so accept it or move to Cuba and drive a '56 Chevy