slihp Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I have a spare socket on my TD5 center console i would like to put the spotlight switch in, so im thinking i really need to buy a current switch for the console and adapt it. So i basically need and on off switch are there any out of these that will function like this that i could use? Heated Front screen Heated rear screen Rear washer Rear wiper i have the the rest but dont see how they could work in an on off mode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 there is a specific switch for front fogs Front Fog Lamp Switch YUG000540LNF on Dingocroft's website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slihp Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 ah right i thought that one was a newer version of the rear one i have got. So i can plumb that in as an on off switch? by the way western thanks to you and all the guys, i know ive asked allot. ill post pics of the cab once its finished and also going to post in the technical archives of work i carried out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 that switch is a push on/push off like the rear fog light switch, IIRC it uses the same type of multiplug. happy to help, you can't post in the Tech Archive, just start a thread in 'members vehicles' to post up your build photo's/write up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMc Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 . The Defender Front Auxiliary Light Switch, YUG000540LNF, uses the Black connector shell (available from Dingocroft) YUG000540LNF is a latching on/off switch, but it switches the earth path of a relay, not the live, like a conventional on/off switch. You have to use the switch as designed if you want the Green back illumination and Orange tell-tale LEDs to work. It's no great hardship to use it to switch the earth path, it just means that you have to take a wire from the accessory output side of your relay (terminal 87) back to terminal 5 on the switch to light the tell-tale Orange LED. Pin 1 - From the earth side of the Relay (Pin 85) Pin 2 - To Dash Illumination Header (or an adjacent switch) Pin 3 - Not Used (but connected internally to Pin 4) Pin 4 - To Dash Earth Header (or an adjacent switch) Pin 5 - Live from Accessory side of Relay (Pin 87), for 'tell-tale' orange LED Here's my diagram of how YUG000540LNF should be wired for auxiliary lamps - It's quite easy to modify the switch internally to be a traditional live-switching on/off switch, I can post details/pictures if you're interested. The above info. was previously posted here - http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=56046 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slihp Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 thanks paul ill study that at the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slihp Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 when you talk about switching relays, are these already in place int the fuse boxes or do i have to get after market ones and fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 when you talk about switching relays, are these already in place int the fuse boxes or do i have to get after market ones and fit? After Market I'm afraid. Vehicle wiring products used to sell a relay with an integrated fuse which I thought was a neat idea for things just like this! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMc Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 After Market I'm afraid. Vehicle wiring products used to sell a relay with an integrated fuse which I thought was a neat idea for things just like this! Si They still do, but they're quite expensive - 30 Amp Fused Relay R30AF - £7.25 + VAT http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/relays/relays.php Polevolt are a lot cheaper - http://www.polevolt.co.uk/acatalog/Standard_Mini_Relays.html Ref: 20015A - 12 volt, 30A relay with integral 15A Fuse. N/O Contacts - £5.40 Inc. VAT Ref: 20030A - 12 volt, 30A relay with integral 30A Fuse. N/O Contacts - £5.40 Inc. VAT I don't know about the VWP Relays, but I've used the ones from Polevolt and they're 'Ripaults' branded. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slihp Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 are there bays for these ready in the fuse box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMc Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 are there bays for these ready in the fuse box? No, there's no provision in the existing Fuse/Relay Boxes, all of the Genuine Accessory Driving Lamp and Auxiliary Wiring Kits use an accessory relay mounted in the battery box. Instructions for - STC53208 - Auxiliary Wiring Kit VUB500890 - Driving Lamp Kit LR006815 - Driving Lamp Kit . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 as this thread & original are often asked they are now linked in one thread to the Tech Archive as Extra front light switch & wiring for Td5 Defenders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slihp Posted May 30, 2011 Author Share Posted May 30, 2011 had a check today, and my front fog lights (4 in a bar) are indeed wired up with a relay. but i noticed there are actually two relays, one controls the outer two and the other controls the inner two. is this over kill or the correct procedure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 that's a good way to connect them, each bulb is 55watts so around 8 to 10amp per pair of lights, most vehicle rocker switches will handle 10amps without any problems. as yours are operating relays the dash switches are having a easy life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hectichaggis Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Hi guys, Complete newbie here and expecting my first LR in couple of weeks. Have bought some LED roof lights but everywhere I look for a switch (YUG000540LNF?) it costs over £50. This seems like a lot to me...especially when some other LR switches are about a tenner? Can anyone direct me to a more affordable way (ideally using the same look and feel, rather than Carling style switches) Any help gratefully received. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMc Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Hi guys, Complete newbie here and expecting my first LR in couple of weeks. Have bought some LED roof lights but everywhere I look for a switch (YUG000540LNF?) it costs over £50. This seems like a lot to me...especially when some other LR switches are about a tenner? Can anyone direct me to a more affordable way (ideally using the same look and feel, rather than Carling style switches) Any help gratefully received. Cheers Unfortunately, YUG000540LNF is now ridiculously expensive. A cheaper alternative is to use the Puma Defender heated seat switch - YUF500150LNF This costs just over £5 - http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-YUF500150LNF Unlike YUG000540LNF, it's a live-switching switch, so the circuit diagram in my previous post isn't correct for this switch. It's wired, as follows - Pin 1 - Live in from fused supply Pin 2 - Dash illumination Pin 3 - Not used (but is internally connected to Pin 5 - Earth) Pin 4 - Switched live out to accessory (relay) Pin 5 - Earth It uses the Black 5-way switch connector, which is available from a couple of sources, including me The switch's 'heated seat' front can be un-clipped and replaced with a modified blank front - Or, the front from another switch, such as the rear fog lamps switch, which is just over £10 - http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-YUG000530LNF You can't just use another rear fog lamps switch, as this switch doesn't latch, and switches to earth. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I was just coming back to post - but I was only going to re-count what Paul had told me and tell you Paul is the one to speak to. Also to add - that I'm not sure Paul can provide the heated switch but where he can provide you things (terminals, blocks, etc) I would definitely recommend you get them from him. No relation or anything - just a happy customer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hectichaggis Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Thanks fellas. I'd been trawling the archives and thought that I'd seen something about it in the past. Sorry to go over it all again but just want to be sure. I'm really impressed with all the info and knowledge on here and the willingness to help. Think I'm gonna love being part of Planet Land Rover! Cheers Doug Ps - any of you guys up here near Crieff?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hectichaggis Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Hi Guys, thanks for the advice. I've bought the switch and connector, but wonder whether you can advise me on whether I need a particular rating of wire or relay? My spots are 36 watt each LED and I'll be wiring 2 at the front off one switch linked to headlights. Thanks again Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Jupp Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 hi, does anyone know if these switches are black or ash grey?? YUF500150LNF & YUG000530LNF Thanks mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMc Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 hi, does anyone know if these switches are black or ash grey?? YUF500150LNF & YUG000530LNF Thanks mick Both of those switches are Ash Grey. The suffix 'LNF' denotes Ash Grey. Black switches have the suffix 'PUY' or 'PMA' The difference between Ash Grey and Black is minimal - but, noticeable when they are side-by-side. In this picture of my D2's binnacle switches, the top three are Ash Grey, the fuel flap switch at the bottom is Black - . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckerdan90 Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Does any one know the part number for the ash grey rear working light switch? And advise which relay to use for 4 rear working lights to be on one system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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