question series 3 lightweight FFR - headlights not working

[mikesteven]

Hi

 

My headlights stopped working a few weeks ago for no apparent reason. The full beam still works OK from the indicator stalk and all the other lights are fine. I think I've traced the fault to the relay box behind the dashboard switch panel. I've attached an example pic - it's the rectangular box on the right.

 

Rather than pay £££ for a new panel (everything's fine apart from the relay box) I was wondering if I could DIY something similar that would do the same job. I'm no electrician - that's for sure! - but wondered if I could buy a modern relay that would do the same job?

 

mike

 

[ArtistsRifles]

Is that the I/R relay? If so - look on Disco Daves web site for instructions on by passing it. Takes out the I/R circuits - but who uses them in the civvy world??

[ruxy]

The IR switch is a PITA and probably best shorted out , info. here :-

 

http://www.land-rover-lightweight.co.uk/Infrared.html

 

Loads of associated info. + wiring diagrams - here :-

 

http://www.land-rover-lightweight.co.uk/Index.html

[mike65]

Agree with the above.

My first step would be to bypass the IR switch.

You have 4 wired here.

Basically the Brown and the Blue/pink one can be disconnected and tapped off. You do not need them.

The Ble/black wire from the 6 way needs to be connected straight to the Bloe one which is th headlight supply to the steering wheel switch for main/dip.

The beam flash is a seperate supply.

There is a wiring diagram on the site for a vehicle with the IR switch removed.

http://www.land-rover-lightweight.co.uk/Images/Electrical/ImageMineNew.jpg

 

Mike

[mikesteven]

thank you!

 

All sorted and it didn't cost me a penny. Appreciate all of your speedy advice, particularly to mike for spoon-feeding me exactly what to do!

 

Can't thank you enough

mike