Lighting Rover 75 by NormanG



NormanG
Hello, Just before I went away for a week without the car the passenger-side headlight wouldn't turn off. I didn't have time to see to it, so when I came back it was still just about on so I called RAC. The agent removed the bulb and sold me a new battery which immediately solved the problem, but he said it would need further attention. Now, despite emailing numerous garages, mechanics, I can't find anyone or anywhere to look at it. Hardly anyone has replied to email in fact. By the way, the sidelight isn't working now, either, connected to the headlight, I suppose. I'm in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, my car is a 2004 75 Connoisseur. I would greatly appreciate any assistance in finding a suitable mecahnic/garage. Many thanks.

Posted 24 Sep 2025, 09:37 #1 

User avatar
takestock
Here you go Norman
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mi ... 359583&z=6

The problem is more than likely the wiring loom as it passes over the chassis leg, they are known to rub through.
Welcome to all who have managed to migrate ;)

Dave....

Posted 25 Sep 2025, 09:56 #2 

User avatar
Duncan
Also worth saying that water can get into the lightswitch module and cause all sorts of odd problems. Especially if your car has a sunroof. Deffo worth an urgent check as things can go really bad from water in there. Drop the knee roll (under the steering wheel) then just three screws and the light switch module slides out. Unplug the connector (there's a white bar that you move) and look for green corrosion and / or signs of damp. And do it sooner rather than later in case it is that. If you can't, then disconnect the battery until you can.
Image

Posted 25 Sep 2025, 16:26 #3 

User avatar
Arctic
(Trader)
[QUOTE=StewartIngram;2960900]Agreed on replacing the screws with scrivets! Done that; I've alo made a cover over the LSM (Light Switch Module), built from plasticard. Totally out of normal sight, it should divert any water leak should one ever occur.
[/QUOTE]

Hi Stewart.
Yes i did mine back in 2020 a few photos below so others know what we are talking about.

Panel below the steering column two screws to remove.
Image1

Image2

Then you can pull off the panel a few clips at the top are just holding it on.
Image3

Image4

With the panel removed you will see a screw at the bottom of the (LSM) light switch module, remove this.
Image5

Image6

With that screw removed you then need to remove the two at the top of the LSM.
Image7

Image8

The LSM module can now be pulled forward.
Image9

You then remove the screw retaining clips.
Image10

Image11

Also the one at the bottom.
Image12

With those removed you replace them with the female part of the scrivet.
Image13

Image14

Bottom one.
Image15

Image16

Offer the LSM back to the car this time using the male part of the scrivet.
Image17

Image18

Now do the same with the panel replace the fixing with scrivets.
Image19

Image20

Image21

Image22

Image23

You can use the screws that were originally used or use some stainless steel ones with a larger head.
Image24

Image25

The panel should now be able to just pull out of the scrivet with out using a screw driver in panic mode :eek:

I will post up how i did or intend to put a cover over the top of the LSM at a later date, unless Stewart has some photo to post of how he did his.
Pearl Firefrost
ARCTIC

Posted 25 Sep 2025, 22:57 #4 


NormanG
Thanks so much, each. I'll study carefully and see whether I might be able to do it myself.

Posted 27 Sep 2025, 09:13 #5 


NormanG
I've just come back to have another look (having not much luck so far finding a suitable garage/mechanic in the Shoreham/Worthing/Brighton area) and there's a note on the images to say content not viewable in your area. Seems odd, I could see them just after they were posted.

Posted 07 Oct 2025, 11:17 #6 

User avatar
Duncan
Hi. It seems all photos from Imgur are now no longer available in the UK. It's something Steve said somewhere else.
Image

Posted 07 Oct 2025, 18:54 #7 

User avatar
takestock
If you use a VPN they are visible if you use a none UK server
Welcome to all who have managed to migrate ;)

Dave....

Posted Yesterday, 13:00 #8 

User avatar
Arctic
(Trader)
takestock wrote:If you use a VPN they are visible if you use a none UK server


Hi Dave.
Which ones please as it will help me restore the photos now i have found a new photo hosting platform.
Pearl Firefrost
ARCTIC

Posted Today, 02:23 #9 


Top

cron