Blank switches on dash - plug behind

rickyrooo1 · 7th Nov 2009, 09:43

Hi all, under my rear wash wipe is a blank where i think the cruise control? would be if fitted, unlike all the other blanks this one has a wiring block in situ, is it live? is it ready to plug into something if i got the switch, what is it and why?

ncooper · 7th Nov 2009, 10:15

Have a look at this thread,it should answer your question.
http://forum.landrovernet.com/showth...cruise+control

micheal · 7th Nov 2009, 12:08

could be for the front fogs most land rovers are pre wired for equipment that is fitted on higher spec models

sparkyspice · 7th Nov 2009, 12:43

On my '03 ES, the LHS switches (from top to bottom) are;
Front Fogs
Rear Fogs
Blank
Rear Parking Sensor

On RHS
Rear Wash Wipe
Rear wipe (Intermittent)
Cruise control On/Off
Fuel Flap

To operate the cruise though, there are two thumb/finger paddles on the inside of the steering wheel. One for 'Set' and the other 'Res' (resume).
You'll need these to operate the cruise control and I'm not sure if they can be attached to the standard steering wheel or if you need a specific one - I know this IS the case on Audis.

rickyrooo1 · 7th Nov 2009, 15:39

ok cheers looks like its the cruise one then as described in the link, don't matter to me, so stay blank it will. cheers.

discool · 7th Nov 2009, 18:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by rickyrooo1

Hi all, under my rear wash wipe is a blank where i think the cruise control? would be if fitted, unlike all the other blanks this one has a wiring block in situ, is it live? is it ready to plug into something if i got the switch, what is it and why?

For a 300 series on the right of the speedo housing at the top, rear screen wash then rear wiper the the lower two are for the radio controls.
On the left is rear heeted screen then rear fog light the lower two for the radio control.
Below the clock left to right is heated windscreen, front fog lights and cruise master switch.

Thats if your disco was fully loaded

and no it won't be live unless the fuse for that circuit has been fitted.

Urban Panzer · 7th Nov 2009, 18:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by rickyrooo1

ok cheers looks like its the cruise one then as described in the link, don't matter to me, so stay blank it will. cheers.

Why not buy the switches and fit it, adds another toy to play with...dont cost much more than £30.

discool · 7th Nov 2009, 18:58

Two "toys" I don't play with are the heated front windscreen or the front fogs, my heater clears any frost and i haven't seen much fog for years and non at night as I don't do much night driving

Heated seats, heated mirrors, cruise control and electric windscreen washers are a good toys

and wipers with a varable delay WoW

And to think I owned a car that the heater was an optional extra, thats was even before heated back windows were an option

cpt_splash · 7th Nov 2009, 21:13

There was a guy on ebay who was selling the cruise control kits. He said that all Disco's had the Cruise ECU and wiring pre-installed, and the only bits added were the dash switch and column buttons if it was ordered.
His kit contained the dash switch, column button assembly and a template for cutting out the side of the steering wheel. I think they were going for £60 or so, but has not had any in stock for a while. Graham

Urban Panzer · 8th Nov 2009, 00:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpt_splash

There was a guy on ebay who was selling the cruise control kits. He said that all Disco's had the Cruise ECU and wiring pre-installed, and the only bits added were the dash switch and column buttons if it was ordered.
His kit contained the dash switch, column button assembly and a template for cutting out the side of the steering wheel. I think they were going for £60 or so, but has not had any in stock for a while. Graham

DON'T buy from ebay, hes a ripp off.....the switches are nearly half that from the dealer.....and yes your correct ALL TD5's a pre-wired for cruise.

cpt_splash · 9th Nov 2009, 00:16

I would not have thought of going to the dealer to get the switces.

Is it that easy to buy the bits and just plug it in, or do you have to get it programmed in?

MrMaker · 9th Nov 2009, 18:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparkyspice

On my '03 ES, the LHS switches (from top to bottom) are;
Front Fogs
Rear Fogs
Blank
Rear Parking Sensor

On RHS
Rear Wash Wipe
Rear wipe (Intermittent)
Cruise control On/Off
Fuel Flap

To operate the cruise though, there are two thumb/finger paddles on the inside of the steering wheel. One for 'Set' and the other 'Res' (resume).
You'll need these to operate the cruise control and I'm not sure if they can be attached to the standard steering wheel or if you need a specific one - I know this IS the case on Audis.

Mines the same 03 reg ES model

MrMaker · 9th Nov 2009, 18:22

The steering wheel controls are currently out of stock from Landrover, i have mine on order and have been waiting a month already, probably why the e bay guy hasnt got any. LR series do the switches and controls as do most of the other landy parts suppliers goto www.discovery2.co.uk for info on how to fit it also there is loads more usefull info on there well worth a look