Timemachine Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Hello everyone. I am a new member and new Land Rover defender owner. I am from Rhode Island in the USA and have been interested in the Land Rover Defender 90 for some time. I purchased a 1986 and just received it. I have a couple questions if anyone could help me. 1. The light switch. How does it work? 2. There's no reverse lights but there is a small light under the chassis in the rear? Is this it and where is the switch located? 3. The front turns and running lights aren't working but headlights seem to in the HST mode only. Other than that pretty happy so far. Now to get driving and have some fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Welcome to LR4x4 Looks like you have got yourself an ex military 90 so the lighting function switch will be different from civilian models. H = Headlamp S = Sidelamps T = Tail Conv = Convoy [the little light you mention under the rear tub which is designed to shine on the diff cover] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Barrett Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I didn't realise the ex-military Landy has no reversing light. Is this a safety feature so you can reverse around without lighting up the entire area and giving the game away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I would think so, yes, my FFR Lightweight has no reverse light either, can be interesting reversing in the dark! As above for the lighting switch, you will likely only use the two notches to the right, to the left are just for covert ops. I would check the fuses for the running lights, alternatively that light switch is pretty unreliable IME, and the turn signals not working is likely to be the hazard switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Before a certain year, reversing lights weren't mandatory anyway - Series (usually) don't have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studmuffin Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Welcome to the forum Enjoy Cheers Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 AND, as you have an ex military Defender dont forget to browse the military section, you could find it useful. http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?s=2c823a86b018557c0a6b021dc3abab09&showforum=13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jode Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Welcome to the forum! Your landie looks like it's in very good nick. As you're now driving in permanent four-wheel drive, you'll need to acquaint yourself with the LT230 transfer box; this Ashcroft video is brilliant for gearbox/transfer box info: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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