Haulie Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I am looking for some information please. I have used the search option but not found any matches. Can the wiper, indicator and headlamp switchgear be changed in my 200tdi powered Series 2a from series to defender switches. If it can which switches would be best to be used? Thanks Haulie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I think the wiper wiring is different, you may need a relay to make the wipers park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondjeremy Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 The wiring well be very different to a 2a - where even indicators were optional It can be done - I had a 2a with Montego stalks on it - but if you're phased by electrics - don't do it. I assume you have the flexible drive wipers with the motor behind the cover at the end of the dash. If you haven't and have the 2 separate motors - the wipers will be a waste of time as the separate motors don't self park and all you'll be able to control is on and off. Converting to the later system isn't that easy either. (S3 ones come out of the bulkkhead top rather than the screen - not sure about late 2a.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Well I run them so the simple answer is yes - if you can understand a wiring diagram anything is possible. However be aware that the series steering column is a different diamter (smaller) than a defender one so you'll need to pack it out somehow to mount it to the column. This wasnt a problem to me as I run a defender column as I run PAS. The defender column is also about 2" longer than a series one, the extra distance being between the ignition barrel and the steering wheel. Because of that you'll not be able to use a defender column shroud. You can wire in the defender wash/wipe module so that also gives you intermittent wipe and makes the wipers wipe automatically when the washers are pressed. Its all easy enough if you can follow a wiring diagram. I didnt keep any notes of photos, so you'll have to work it out for yourself. The plugs are totally different so you have to cut them off and reconnect the wires as necessary. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haulie Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 Thanks very much for the information. Haulie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscar03 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 (S3 ones come out of the bulkkhead top rather than the screen - not sure about late 2a.) the wipers come out the bulkhead on a late 2a also, just like the S3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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