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Re: How I fitted front reverse lights on a c900
Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2013 5:08 pm
by BillJ
Yes, they shine sideways to light up the side of the car.
Re: How I fitted front reverse lights on a c900
Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2013 5:34 pm
by saabski
it must be the least expensive easiest and most pleasing modification i have made to the car this year. its just a really nice touch.
the guide you home lights on modern cars left me cold until i discovered an application for them at the static caravan -when i arrive i park forwards so the lights illuminate my walk to the van and make opening the door easy , then i can put on the outside lights to ease unloading the car. little task but made better by a simple light.
Re: How I fitted front reverse lights on a c900
Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2013 6:41 pm
by Toe
I would imagine ideal if you have a track to reverse up with a wall each side, or indeed in a car park
Re: How I fitted front reverse lights on a c900
Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2013 10:27 pm
by BillJ
Toe wrote:I would imagine ideal if you have a track to reverse up with a wall each side, or indeed in a car park
Or your commute consists mainly of single-track roads with Devon banks (stone walls hidden inside hedge), often in the dark, and you routinely meet traffic coming the other way...
Re: How I fitted front reverse lights on a c900
Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2013 10:31 pm
by saabski
That sounds just like the somerset we drive around....
Re: How I fitted front reverse lights on a c900
Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2013 10:38 pm
by BillJ
saabski wrote:That sounds just like the somerset we drive around....
It's not a lot different. Just that the roads get narrower as you go farther south...
Re: How I fitted front reverse lights on a c900
Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2013 10:43 pm
by saabski
I can barely believe they could get smaller! The land rover mirrors ends are testament to the width of the roads.......it's fun though isn't it
Re: How I fitted front reverse lights on a c900
Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2013 10:47 pm
by GirlySaabFan
You don't get the walls so much in Somerset, but the ditches are bigger
Especially the rhynes on the levels, you'd definitely want to see those!
I'll hopefully get a chance to try the lights out soon. I'll report back!
Re: How I fitted front reverse lights on a c900
Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 8:16 am
by TFatC
Moved to the knowledge base....
Re: How I fitted front reverse lights on a c900
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2013 3:10 pm
by tutshe
Couldn't someone do a write up on fitting reversing sensors on a 9000, complete with photos.
Re: How I fitted front reverse lights on a c900
Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2013 3:14 pm
by dtivney
Nice job, I'll see if my 92 has the wiring..I presume these are lit all the time ? to avoid some of the confusion above it might be more appropriate to call them kerb lights? I had them on an old Cadilllac many years ago, very useful for dark roads..
Re: How I fitted front reverse lights on a c900
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 4:45 pm
by Toe
No, only lit when reverse is engaged
Re: How I fitted front reverse lights on a c900
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 4:48 pm
by dtivney
Oh! not heard of that before, sorry.
I think i'd rewire them to the side lights as kerb lights personally..
Re: How I fitted front reverse lights on a c900
Posted: Sun May 17, 2015 4:14 pm
by cardboardcutout
I'm doing this on the og 9-3 then the 9000 ('97). Of course neither have the wiring, so can anyone suggest a method that takes account of doubling the current? The wiring looks like only 5 amp.
Perhaps splice off the reverse switch at the gearbox, mount a relay in the engine bay?
Many thanks - cardboardcutout