can anyone tell me what this is for?

[macandrc]

Can anyone tell me what this connector is for? I have fitted a new loom from autosparks to the 90 i am building and dont know what this connector is for. its located at the bottom right of the dashboard behind the hazards switch.

My second question is regarding the rear door heated screen, i dont appear to have a connector block that fits the switch at the bottom right of the dash, is this a part that i can buy of the shelf and plug into the loom?

the 90 is a 1986 TD which has a brand new chassis and rolling gear which was in a motor museum since construction in 1986, i have attached a couple of pics if anyone is interested.

Thanks

Colin

[western]

Yep, it's for the headlight dim dip unit that should be fitted behind the main istrument pack, a black box about 50mm x 50mm x 25mm it has a ribbed top like a heatsink, it's used to put the dip headlights on 10% illumination with the sidelights on for driving in towns/built up areas to make the vehicle more visible to other road users.

if your truck hasn't got the dim dip unit fitted just tape it up to the loom, the lights will work fine.

[macandrc]

Yep, it's for the headlight dim dip unit that should be fitted behind the main istrument pack, a black box about 50mm x 50mm x 25mm it has a ribbed top like a heatsink, it's used to put the dip headlights on 10% illumination with the sidelights on for driving in towns/built up areas to make the vehicle more visible to other road users.

if your truck hasn't got the dim dip unit fitted just tape it up to the loom, the lights will work fine.

excellent, well i havent fitted one of the boxes so i will just tape it up as you suggest as the lights are working fine!

Thanks for the help

Colin

[Les Henson]

Yellow engine blocks must be the latest fashion

Les.

[JST]

now thats a good looking truck for its age.

[western]

has a brand new chassis and rolling gear which was in a motor museum since construction in 1986

looks like the exhibition rolling chassis from Gaydon that was on ebay a few months back.

[LandyManLuke]

looks like the exhibition rolling chassis from Gaydon that was on ebay a few months back.

Or like something from Toys'R'Us..

[macandrc]

looks like the exhibition rolling chassis from Gaydon that was on ebay a few months back.

It was indeed the rolling chassis that was for sale last year, ive had my problems with it but im finally nearing completion! Got virtually all the electrics sorted now and have had to change and fix what has seemed an endless list of mechanical problems with the engine (timing was out, injection pump needed changing, injectors required complete overhaul, changed headgasket, and had to fix other minor problems all of which were caused by the usual lack of land rover build quality and the vehicle sitting around for 20years)!

Its running now but is still slightly smokey but i have never had a 19J TD that didnt smoke, plus it may bed in after its got some miles under its belt.

i will post some more pics this weekend if i remember.

[western]

Wondered where that chassis had disappeared too, it'll have to earn a living now.