KarlD Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I'm looking to change the side lights on my 2013 Defender 90, anyone just changed the bulbs, if so what for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Um, "change" with the aim of achieving what exactly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 2013 vehicles should by law have day time running lights fitted, these might be built into the existing sidelights, worth checking as removing DRL if fitted will mean a MOT fail at the next test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Does that apply to commercials though Ralph? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 All the new HGV's & vans I've seen so far this year have DRL fitted, so I would expect Yes. found this on theAA website ---- http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/safety/daytime-running-lights.html As a result of European legislation adopted in 2008 dedicated daytime running lights (DRL) have been required on all new types of passenger cars and small delivery vans since February 2011. Trucks and buses followed from August 2012. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UdderlyOffroad Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 As a result of European legislation adopted in 2008 dedicated daytime running lights (DRL) have been required on all new types of passenger cars and small delivery vans since February 2011. Trucks and buses followed from August 2012. New types, not new vehicles, in other words, all new vehicle designs submiited for type approval. Hence the Defender can remain DRL-less. Back to the OP's question: I'm looking to change the side lights on my 2013 Defender 90, anyone just changed the bulbs, if so what for? What exactly are you hoping to achieve? If you find sidelights too dim, you should have your headlights on? Sidelights are meant to illuminate your vehicle when parked on a badly lit road. If you mean replacing the bulbs with LEDs - then that's not strictly legal, although I've yet to hear of anyone getting fined for such a transgression. All of this applies in the UK - putting your location in your profile can help others answer queries sometimes. Welcome to the forum, by the way! Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Smith Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Or you can fit perfectly legal, e marked LED sealed units, which is by far the best option in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakmaster Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 2 questions - are the perfectly legal, e marked LED sealed units flat on the back (thus avoiding having to drill a larger hole - if you were foitting them elsewhere on the body - like above the door line on a CSW) Has anybody seen a good adaption of an aftermarket DRL to fit in on or around the headlamp finishers on a defender? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Smith Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I fitted these, sealed, approved, watertight, E-marked and flat on the back. They are very bright, and apparently they do a front sidelight with built in DLR too. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230920308990?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_6101wt_1091 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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