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the things that hold on the plastic wheel arch trim (AND DIM-DIP FEATURE!)

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sv130:
   Does that mean somebody let the smoke out of your resistor thingy then? :-k

Gaz :lol:

Saffy:

--- Quote from: sv130 on February 10, 2010, 07:36:12 ---   Does that mean somebody let the smoke out of your resistor thingy then? :-k

Gaz :lol:

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:D odd thing is that it has v high resistance in one direction and a much lesser (yet still high) resistance in opposite direction - like some sort of a bizarre diode.
Hard to believe how a cermanic sealed unit encased in a alloy heat shield, riveted to a plate, bolted to a shielded spot on the inner wing can have an internal mechanical fault (unless it left factory like it!). I dunno how it could have been blown... halogens are fitted where as originally it would have had sealed beams though :-k
New one will have its smoke still inside and ready to go, should be delivered tomorrow  :dance:

Danny B:
JGS4x4 sell these at a good price, He's on Ebay

Saffy:

--- Quote from: Danny B on February 10, 2010, 13:40:48 ---JGS4x4 sell these at a good price, He's on Ebay

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The rivets? Once BigA had nodded at the part number (cheers) I ended up getting 20 from www.lrseries.com. Bit more pricey but because I was ordering some other parts it was less hassle just to tag them on.

Saffy:
upGot the DIM-DIP working :dance: The resistor get v.hot so not sure how long it will last, warms UP inner wing panel well enough! I bet landrover where set to make a fortune in replacements if the dim-dip legislation had stuck. Anyway stupid feature now working. I read that the way halogen lamps function they have a reduced life span when operating at lower voltage than what they where designed for  :doh:

FULL BEAM:


DIPPED BEAM:


DIMMED BEAM:


Didn't take photo but without ignition on the sidelamps will come on by themselves - parking lights.

Original resistor on its mounting plate, loom and connector (dim-dip assembly LR part number: XBL10003)


Replacement:

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