1. Tonym3

    Toggle switch at the bottom of the center consol

    Tat would make sense im guessing its the same thing, it must be disconnected as it does nothing to the running or starting. I will caryy on with ignoring it then!! Thanks for all the replies
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    Toggle switch at the bottom of the center consol

    I thought if it had blood and spunk on it that was plush!! :confused:
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    Toggle switch at the bottom of the center consol

    So just to confirm what I am asking is... On the drivers side of the fuse box cover there is a small metal switch. Can anyone tell me what it might be for? Sorry I am that much of a numpty I didnt actually clock that the part I was originally discribing was the fuse box cover!!
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    Toggle switch at the bottom of the center consol

    Sorry I am very new to Defenders!! Yes I assume the black box is the fuse box cover its on the drivers side of this a small metal toggle switch, thinking about it I would say its an aftermarket fittment. Alarm/immobilser switch? or a fuel cut off? as I said it doesnt appear to do anything...
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    Toggle switch at the bottom of the center consol

    Sorry im not with the car, just looking through google images looks like its on all defenders big black box under the dash in front of the gear sticks with a single toggle on the side. Or am i missing the obvious?
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    Toggle switch at the bottom of the center consol

    It has a very plush van back so must be the rear entertainment system!! (When I say rear entertainment system I mean the rear window!!)
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    Toggle switch at the bottom of the center consol

    Sorry I have not searched as I couldnt think of what to call it!! At the bottom of the centre stack in front of the gearsticks there is a black box and on the side it has a silver toggle switch. The switch does not appear to do anything noticable. The car is a 1991 Defender Can any...
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    Rear door lock not locking

    Sorry to drag up an old thread but did you manage to sort the issue with your door? I have the same thing on my 90 Was going to order one of the kits but thought I would see if it worked for you.
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    Essex lanes

    OK the whole jate rings have just clicked!! so they attach direct to the chassis that makes sense then I do not need to use the towing points? Sorry took a while!! I will get some ordered
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    Essex lanes

    Yes saw the ones on eBay just wanted to check they were the right thing! Am I ok just to attach to the normal towing eyes?
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    Essex lanes

    So something like this Extreme 4x4 Ltd BOW SHACKLES With something like this Extreme 4x4 Ltd EXTREME QUICK STROPS Just checking I'm looking at the right things!! do they then just attach to the standard tow points? Not sure if I fancy risking some of those bigger fords the idea of...
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    Fitting exmoor cubby box

    Thanks for the replies guys I like the Velcro idea. And thanks for making the four hole thing clear. I stuck it in the hole this morning and it actually fits really well but I don't like the idea of only having the mdf between me and the road.
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    Essex lanes

    I was looking at those pictures last night on facebook, being a novice hats the best advice for going through that amount of water? is it just a case of don't stop and keep on the gas? I need to try and get out for one of these sundays what type of tow rope do you guys recommend for towing me...
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    Fitting exmoor cubby box

    Hi All I have searched and although it seems to have been asked a few times I can not find a simple answer or guide. I have purchased a exmoore trim Cubby box which has the wooden box section on the bottom of it. I have removed the middle seat complete with the metal rails. only help...
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    What have you done to your Landie today.

    I tried to take to have a look at the mounting for the snapped aerial which involved me standing on the front wing, which in the middle of town got some funny looks!! Ended up ordering one of the window mounted ones of e-bay for a fiver nothing to loose!!
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    Help me buy some paint!

    Thanks for the helpful replies, I am off back out again now trying to buy some bulbs for the dash so may try and pop into one of the places mentioned.
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    Help me buy some paint!

    Im after painting a couple of bits inside my defender but I have two questions. 1: anyone care to take a stab at the colour? (I only need close the exterior is fine I just want to tidy up some areas in the footwells etc..) 2: where is the best place to buy the paint? and for applying to...
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    dash lights

    7 Pages I'm still none the wiser and now I learn there's another thread in the 90 section!!!!!! I'm giving up! I can't speed in it anyway and the light comes on when I'm low on fuel!
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    Essex lanes

    Dont worry I managed to engage my brain and searched for the brentwood landrover club!! found you on facebook now!