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NormanG · Posted 24 Sep 2025, 09:37 #1

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.

takestock · Posted 25 Sep 2025, 09:56 #2

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.

Duncan · Posted 25 Sep 2025, 16:26 #3

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.

Arctic · Posted 25 Sep 2025, 22:57 #4

[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.

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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.

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

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

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

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The LSM module can now be pulled forward.

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You then remove the screw retaining clips.

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Also the one at the bottom.

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

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Bottom one.

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

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

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

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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.

NormanG · Posted 27 Sep 2025, 09:13 #5

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

NormanG · Posted 07 Oct 2025, 11:17 #6

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.

Duncan · Posted 07 Oct 2025, 18:54 #7

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

takestock · Posted 08 Oct 2025, 13:00 #8

If you use a VPN they are visible if you use a none UK server

Arctic · Posted 09 Oct 2025, 02:23 #9

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.

takestock · Posted 09 Oct 2025, 11:01 #10

I use proton, it's a free VPN. when I log on to the internet via its server (out of the UK) all the photos of yours in this thread are visible

daveo138 · Posted 09 Oct 2025, 18:22 #11

That’s good to know.

I have a VPN with my antivirus, but you have to pay to upgrade to a non-UK server.

takestock · Posted 10 Oct 2025, 11:56 #12

The free version on proton randomly choses from one of half a dozen or so none UK servers at random. If you want it to be server specific then you have to pay but there really is no need

Arctic · Posted 12 Oct 2025, 00:26 #13

takestock wrote:The free version on proton randomly choses from one of half a dozen or so none UK servers at random. If you want it to be server specific then you have to pay but there really is no need

Hi Dave
I down loaded free version of proton but can still not see my photos what am i doing wrong any ideas please

dattrike · Posted 12 Oct 2025, 07:40 #14

I use AVG, can't remember the cost, but it is about £20 a year.

daveo138 · Posted 12 Oct 2025, 09:11 #15

That’s weird.

I’ve just scrolled back up through the thread and some of the photos are visible and some aren’t.

That’s without a VPN.

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takestock · Posted 12 Oct 2025, 10:45 #16

I just open the proton app (proton.me) and press connect, it finds the fastest free server out of the UK and then all your pics are visible
(Spent far too long trying to rotate this god damn picture)

suzublu · Posted 12 Oct 2025, 14:24 #17

I use nord

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NormanG · Posted 13 Oct 2025, 12:41 #18

Thanks to all contributors, I have now solved the problem. I wonder how many people know that with a Rover 75, perhaps other Rovers, if, after running and turning the ignition off, the indicator lever is placed in the turn left or right position it brings on a side light in the headlight area which effectively works as a parking light. So I persuaded the RAC to come back and replace the bulb and all the lights came back in the right places at the right times. I had accidentally left the left turn on after using it before going away for a week without the car.

One delighted Rover 75 owner (well, apart from having to buy a new battery at the time of the first RAC visit!)

takestock · Posted 13 Oct 2025, 13:26 #19

Saw you were sorted on the other side, most of us on here are, or have been a member over there. It's just more relaxed here. As per the info on the other side. The boot opening via the key is T4 (Testbook version 4.Computer Diagnostic System) and/or I think TOAF programable (if it isn't already set up) on the facelift model (with no keyhole in the boot lid) and is actioned by a longer press and hold of the unlock button on the key if I remember correctly.

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