Thread: Defender Headlight

If it is the same as the earlier 110, and I'll bet it is, the left and right headlights are separately fused - and this means the most likely problem is a blown fuse.

Of course, then all you have to do is find the reason for the fuse blowing, which may be a rubbed through spot of insulation, most likely where the harness rests on the inner guard.

On the other hand, the last fuse that failed on mine was not a blown fuse - it was a faulty joint between the end cap and the wire - on a genuine Lucas fuse, probably an original one.

John

Thanks but I checked all 4 fuses and they are OK therefore I assume no rubbing thru on the harness or loose wires

Does the headlight switch has separate connections for the left and right low beam?

Originally Posted by discokid

Thanks but I checked all 4 fuses and they are OK therefore I assume no rubbing thru on the harness or loose wires

Does the headlight switch has separate connections for the left and right low beam?

There is not a separate switch connection for the left and right - this happens at the fuse box. Check the voltage at both ends of the fuse - as I said the last one I had was a faulty fuse that appeared unblown. There is also the possibility of a bad connection at the fuse. Failing this it will be either a bad connection somewhere past the fuse box, or a wire actually cut, probably against an edge.

John