Andy 110
Member Since: 27 Jan 2008
Location: Derbyshire
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I have fitted WARN Spot lights to my expo roof rack  , any ideas how I should wire them up as I believe that Disco3 runs CANBUS system and Land Rover want 500.00 GBP  to wire them up. Can they just be wired up to the battery, the usual way? ie relays earth positive?????? 
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 14th Aug 2008 8:30 pm |
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Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here
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Given your location i'd pm TFC if you want it done properly and to a standard that is second to none
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| 14th Aug 2008 8:32 pm |
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90BHP
Member Since: 18 Oct 2006
Location: Half way along the road on the right
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You have a very nice man living near you. 10forCash on here or TFC. Look him up and, or, do a search. "To finish first, one first has to finish ...."
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| 14th Aug 2008 8:33 pm |
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90BHP
Member Since: 18 Oct 2006
Location: Half way along the road on the right
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D'oh Ken got in there first  "To finish first, one first has to finish ...."
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| 14th Aug 2008 8:33 pm |
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CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Posts: 6100
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But yes, good old switches and relays work fine 2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
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| 14th Aug 2008 8:39 pm |
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tanters
Member Since: 24 Oct 2007
Location: Oireland
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good question Andy, you got there first!
I got them too and was gonna get on here to find some help....TFC is 1.1millions from me so if anyone has a cheaper answer I'd appreciate some help
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| 14th Aug 2008 8:54 pm |
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CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Posts: 6100
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4 Pin relay under the bonnet, switched from main beam, feed goes direct to battery via a fuse, run cables up the external windscreen pillar trim.
PM me if you want more info 2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
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| 14th Aug 2008 10:14 pm |
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tanters
Member Since: 24 Oct 2007
Location: Oireland
Posts: 4284
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Sound CFB
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| 14th Aug 2008 10:29 pm |
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marcon
Member Since: 01 Mar 2006
Location: wex's Shed
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Anybody able to post some pics or general info on wireing for spots to expo racks.
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| 14th Aug 2008 11:19 pm |
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CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Posts: 6100
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When I did mine I didn't take pics sorry but to give you a flavour I did the following.
1. Fit a 4-pin fused relay into the second battery compartment under the bonnet
2. Run a 30A live feed from the battery to the relay (via fuse)
2. Pick up main beam from the headlight to switch the relay
3. Run the negative switch feed of the relay inside the car via a grommet and wire in a rocker switch so the lights can be isolated (legal requirement)
4. Run the switched live feed from the relay to the expo rack up the external windscreen pillar trim (comes off easily on clips) and up the front leg of the expo rack (virtually invisible once trims re-fitted)
5. Wire all 4 rack spots in parallel with decent 30A cable
Hope that makes sense 2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
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| 15th Aug 2008 9:57 am |
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Andy 110
Member Since: 27 Jan 2008
Location: Derbyshire
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Thank you all very much for your sound advice.
I shall post some pics once ive put them on Andy. Disco 3 GS. Defender 110 XS. Defender 90 Challenge Truck.
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| 15th Aug 2008 10:23 am |
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Wex
Member Since: 16 Apr 2007
Location: Knackeragua
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I've mine switched from a remote control via relay switched from the sidelights.Remote fob is velcro'd onto the dash.
Cons: If you require them when driving you have to press the remote as they wont come on automatically when the main beams are engaged.
Pros : You can have just the sidelights , dips or mainbeams on and turn on the rack lights on either.Plus I can take the remote control out if working in front of the vehicle and switch them on as I need.
Probably illegal but I couldn't give a rats .
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| 15th Aug 2008 10:31 am |
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CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
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These remote controls are pretty handy, only thing that puts me off is that you don't know if they are on or off and could be accidentally on while driving on the main roads etc. 2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
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| 15th Aug 2008 10:33 am |
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Wex
Member Since: 16 Apr 2007
Location: Knackeragua
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Small LED /diode sorts that Andy
Last edited by Wex on 15th Aug 2008 11:46 am. Edited 1 time in total
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| 15th Aug 2008 10:38 am |
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NoDo$h
Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: Finding new and exciting ways to milk badgers.
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And the "D" in LED stands for......  I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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| 15th Aug 2008 11:38 am |
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