Alex_P Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Hi all, I’m in Cyprus looking at Defenders for family that live here and I came across one that might fit the bill. The ad says the aircon is factory fitted but I’ve never seen this setup before in the UK, so is it something LR only offered in vehicles destined for hot climates? I’ve searched a bit but can’t find anything, anyone here know? https://www.autotrader.com.cy/cars/land-rover/defender90wagon/land-rover-defender-90-wagon-1996-53489.html Thanks, Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Yes that was factory fitted. Apparently better at actually cooling you down than the later knee-chiller, but you do lose your dash storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 That is the original 90/110 air con dash. then it changed to the below dash system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_P Posted May 13, 2018 Author Share Posted May 13, 2018 Thanks for the replies, going to have a look at it tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montyjn Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Does anyone have their original air con of that era working? I've been debating about trying to recommission mine.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Like James says, they're reputed to be notably better at cooling the interior than the later version. However I have never seen that style fitted to such a later year vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montyjn Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Mine is fitted from the factory in a 1988 V8 110, it just hasn't worked since we've owned the vehicle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Jones Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Identical to system fitted to North American spec 1993 110... the ONLY year the 110 was imported to USA / Canada... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escape Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Slightly off topic, I recently saw a 90 Tomb Raider, all original as far as I can tell. It as factory fitted aircon, but the grill doesn't stick out as far as I'd expect. Only about 0.5" instead of the usual 1-2"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montyjn Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Anyone use it/have it working? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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