Recent content by MickeyP

Found my switch eventually, it's well hidden and you have to be contortionist to see it at the base of the lever under the gaiter. No wires at all from it. My problem I eventually worked out was nothing to do with the absence of a switch, but with the absence of an earth lead to the CHASSIS as...

Just to round this off, the previous owner showed me bills for £4000 he had spent on the car, including a replacement transfer box and a lot of work on the suspension, but, yes, basically it had been very poorly looked after. Just beats me though how we British seem to design great cars and...

HI I'm Mickey Sorry not to introduce myself, didn't see this bit of the Forum when asking questions. Briefly, son and I bought a Defender 200tdi 110 about 18 months ago. Sorry you landylovers, what a pile of ***. Love driving it, but in 18 months it's been roadworthy for about 12 weeks ...

But does anybody know where the actual switch is ? It's certainly well hidden !

There's definitely something electrical going on down there, because I've discovered ( after needlessly replacing my alternator !) that there's a short every time I release the handbrake. Lights dim about 50% even with the engine running. Had a good look around, and like you I couldn't see a...