mikesteven Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 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?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike65 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesteven Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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