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Your very welcome!
Thanks LandRoverAnorak for the link... I was aware of the rules for fog lights but assumed aux lights wouldn't be quite as strict!07 Land Rover Discovery III HSE
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24th Oct 2014 2:59 pm
Andy Foster
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My roof lights are switched independent from all others. However they are switched via a remote fob so the mot tester won't be able to find a switch
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24th Oct 2014 6:19 pm
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AAA.Happy.Disco1.Fan wrote:
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VERY many thanks for this most valuable data.
Heh, heh, no problem. I looked into this years ago when I fitted roof lights to a Discovery 1 and it's come up regularly on various forums (fori?) ever since.Darren
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24th Oct 2014 8:19 pm
Russs
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Regs in oz say that lights have to be in pairs, so strictly speaking mine isn't legal, but it is switched separately to my two spots on the bull bar, so if mr plod wants to check I can show him that the light bars don't come on with high beam, and are just for show.
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25th Oct 2014 1:13 am
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Checked out these on the UK site and they still come from Oz!
But I really like them.... Do you think it would mount well on the dash above the screen?07 Land Rover Discovery III HSE
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25th Oct 2014 2:29 pm
Mr.Tom
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AFAIK - the regs are that post '91 any additional lights that are switched with the main beam have to be "E" marked. If they are switched separately then I believe they can be any light.
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25th Oct 2014 2:34 pm
Russs
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The reason I put the panel up top (apart from it looking cool) was that it does need a hole behind it to fit the ribbon cable and plug through. In my car there was a blank plug up top, which I thought I would just pop out and put the cable through - job done.....not so. With the hole under the panel, the number 5 button wouldn't work. The panel is flexible, and it really needs a hard surface behind it. So I ended up cutting the blank and fitting it back in there - all good
As far as fitting it above the screen (I assume satnav screen) just keep in mind that it does need a hole behind it for the cable. Other places I considered were on the drivers door panel, or just in front of the centre cubby box, facing forward but I thought that might be a bit tricky to look at and press the buttons2006 D3 TDV6 SE, rear air, e-diff, EGR blanks, ARB bull bar, Tracklander roof rack, Blue Tongue compressor installed, GNVP adjustable height rods, 285/60R18 LTZ, D4 tow hitch, iPad mini install, plasti dip wheels & badges, lights, lights and more lights
25th Oct 2014 3:14 pm
Jay666d
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I'll agree it's the best place & it does look cool... Unfortunately I have a sunroof switch there!
I didn't really ant to cut a hole in the dash, as it would be an expensive part to replace. I'd better think on it!07 Land Rover Discovery III HSE
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26th Oct 2014 4:35 pm
Jay666d
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I'm glad to say that my Roof Rack is now back on!
The lights aren't 100% wired up, but for the purpose of the following pictures, I wired them to a drill battery!
Front:
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I'm not far off finishing the 'D-Box' ... But at the minute, it's still a mess of wires and relays!
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2nd Nov 2014 9:08 pm
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6th Nov 2014 9:31 pm
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You need more lights... :rolllaugh:
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7th Nov 2014 1:03 pm
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A.J.M wrote:
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You need more lights...
Is that a light bar?
I did consider a light bar, but I didn't want it to have a flood section in the middle of two spot sections.
Mine are all spot lights.
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