Bush Mechanics | Failed Ignition Switch Repairs 12v Electronics

[@davidstrachan8912]

Incredible repair job!!

[@sierracharlie7293]

The Guys at Mazda have a great opportunity to equip you with a new BT-50 (Isuzu X). I know they watch these Vids. What a refreshing change it would be to engage an established KZbinr like yourself mate. Their potential Customers are are watching you right now.

[@overlandme]

It is hard to see you stuck in repairs but very enjoying to see how you are handling it and make it in video for us. Thanks for sharing and wish you all the best mate.

[@charlesd177]

Hi the same thing happened to me in the bushveld in Africa. It took me 10min to rig a couple of male push in crimping lugs and wires an I finished a 600KM trip with that diy fix. The 200 and 300 TDI was the easiest cars to work on in the bush the Lucas switch was one of many things LR could have done better. Unfortunately I sold my 300 TDI shortly after I completely rebuilt the engine and immigrated to New Zealand. Love your videos keep them coming. I mis my 300 TDI.

[@RoamingTheOutback]

At the end of the day LR made them to a price point. Alot of areas could have been better for a greater price, but then I doubt they could have competed with the Japanese.

[@willcowell8197]

Another successful bush repair..though annoying and frustrating yes but you were prepared! Well done! Hope you and your defender are keeping well👍

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Thanks Will. All good.

[@CliveWebbAustralia]

Is it fair to say "Bloody Land Rovers". I really love them. They look great and their off road ability is without question, if only they were more reliable. Great video which shows the importance of having mechanical ability if you are going to venture into the Australian outback...

[@samuelherrmann1805]

Been there with my landys. Well done on the Jerry rig. Very maguiver like!!

[@Jerseytrucksci1]

Love watching the old videos mate. Hope you can get back out on a new trip soon. Love the videos 👍

[@caiopeluso]

Thaaanksss aa looot mannn! Just fixed my key and take my car out of the street because of this video!

[@trev9874]

I would bye pass your ignition switch and put in a modified one with push start button on dash good luck with your adventures

[@bmonck5110]

Great real world problems and fix. Cheers

[@HammersnBlades]

Great bit of info, I managed to reclamp my end switch with epoxy and insulated wire. Bonus

[@HammersnBlades]

I then looked into the root cause of the problem and fount that the contacts inside the ignition barrel switch were also worn, it was possible to swap out the switch by removing the two small retaining screws. The switch was £12 on eBay 👌🏼👈🏼😎 No need to remove the ignition barrel…

[@HammersnBlades]

Ignition Barrel Switch Defender Tdci 2007 to 2016

[@GregPalmer2]

Hows everything young felah,my County hasn't got this problem because i have a inline injection pump with no stop solenoid. Looking forward to your next clip,keep well and be good and kind.

[@interestedinstuff9601]

Nice job! I have electrical issues from vibrations just caused by UK local roads. I don't envy it happening to you in the bush.👍

[@barbietimmermans4141]

I just subscribed, as I love your videos. I’m glad you have balls and I don’t 😂😂😂 You are so brave 👏👏👏 Spiders and snakes OMG 😲I wouldn’t be getting out of that car for the whole trip 😂😂😂 Just kidding. I love camping, but I don’t like anything that crawls. Oooh The Serenity though 👌 Pure bliss 👌

[@EFFICIENTSELF]

Good job Brett . The trip continues..The modern vehicle you would be had it . 👍🍻

[@flapbean]

I think a push button start modification is in order! Fix it forward 😉 love the videos, thank you!

[@thewhiteoxoverland]

Way to go Lucas. They don't call you the 'prince of darkness' for nothing!

[@solarbuduk]

Great job, your knowledge and creativity saved your bacon there! Always an art to carry the right spares ... how far do you go. Last year my fuel pump went and the AA rescue guy replaced it at the roadside with a spare I happened to be carrying as I suspected that there was something up with the pump. Took a couple of hours, if I hadn’t had the spare I would have been without the car for at least a day I’m sure, in the middle of a holiday. Probably could have done the job myself if I’d had to but the AA guy was available so let him do it, that’s what I pay them for anyway!

[@adelarsen9776]

If Lucas made guns, wars wouldn't start.

[@stephentree3466]

Bloody genius 😂

[@tomelroy]

After watching this...I just ordered 2 backup switch! Just the small part of the assembly.....24.00 shipped each.

[@TheOldaz1]

Nice job Brett, sad about the switch quality. I had similar problems years ago out of Charleville and ended up using an old model Holden switch, never failed again and was still in the vehicle when I eventually sold it.

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Good old fashioned quality parts.. not something we'd see today with mass China production.

[@stephentree3466]

Would you not have been better re peening over the three case crimps that hold the white plastic contacts tray ? Maybe this would have held the 2 units together ? Just a thought 🤔

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Always a possibility, but impossible access. still would have had to remove, and from memory i did do that before trying the glue on top.

[@YuddaLevy]

Preemptive epoxy of the switch and spare seems like a good idea.

[@wombatone5577]

Hi Brett, the wiring loom may need a support bracket to take the weight. Those bent tabs can’t take any load, poor design. Safe travels!

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Thanks mate. I'll take a look and add some before my next trip

[@KingofThaJungle09]

I can't get the two grub screws out on mine to release the switch!

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Might be corroded in place.

[@lastknownlocation8760]

Is this again Brett? I thought we went through this last year,,,,,,,

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Yes last year's footage.

[@888johnmac]

really wish LR would use relays , don't know how many headlight wiper & ignition switches i've seen burned up .. nice repair Brett

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Be sure to add your own headlight relay in. I have a how to vid on that mod. Easy to do.

[@cleandeskpolicy]

Hi, didn't you solve this in a previous episode? Congrats on the upgrades, really love the pop top

[@RoamingTheOutback]

yes. This is all old footage.

[@4WDIESEL1]

was this an army defender?

[@RoamingTheOutback]

no. Civilian.

[@Tilburger72]

I think our car has a similar issue. So once in a while it doesn't start. Say 1 out of 15 starts. The lights the dash starts to go on and off same does the starter motor. When I remove the key from the lock, re enter it 9 of 10 the car starts directly. It feels like I can get the issue also when I move the key a bit in the ignition lock. Does this sound familiar?

[@RoamingTheOutback]

yes, sounds like faulty ignition.

[@Tilburger72]

@@RoamingTheOutback It happened once when the car was at the service station, but they are great and didn't wanted to replace parts because it didn't happen there again. I will ask them to check the ignition next time during service.

[@qaiserk7305]

Hello did you manage to sort this? I have the same issue

[@Tilburger72]

@@qaiserk7305 yes it’s solved after replacing the battery and startmotor. I also have had an issue with similar symptoms. The motor stopped directly when I tried to drive. It was a faulty relay for the computer. Hope this information helps

[@agrifurb]

Cable ties would of held that. I've had the same problem.

[@YuddaLevy]

Happened twice in the past 15yrs on my 97 300tdi 110...similar environment. When i shook the key, it would engage the contacts for a second...all defenders here suffer the same problem. Solution...No keychain or weight hanging on the key. Just use a loop of paracord or the like.. better yet a small neo magnet connector keychain. Any weight on the key while driving corregations, acts as a lever breaking the switch. Once i started using only a key, it never happened again. Vehicles that stay on pavement its whole life dont have those concerns.

[@RoamingTheOutback]

I'll have to put my keychain on a diet.

[@donaldhalvorsen4135]

Why would Land Rover use glue for electrical?

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Turns out it wasn't glue. Just those tiny crimp imprints which held the contacts on.

[@donaldhalvorsen4135]

Roaming The Outback glad to see everything is going well with you Brett. Hope all is well. I have been working on my Land Rover here in the states, prices for landy parts are expensive here.

[@Dorko85]

This was a recap video - at least I hope

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Yes old footage

[@87xfute]

Sadly they just can't make anything to last these days mate, maybe make an alternative ignition to suit yourself that won't fall apart on you haha. Seeya Rob

[@kabaottoemulsion1869]

Cleaver! I am starting to believe Defender owners loves something to go wrong?!?!?!? So can enjoy repairing????

[@Bennyboy-dog]

That was almost bush mechanics, except you didn't use fencing wire. :) I would seriously consider ordering two starter switches (and adding epoxy or whatever it takes to make them rugged before fitting) or, if the cost of two is exorbitant, completely replace the LR ignition switch with a custom keyed power switch and a momentary contact push button as a starter switch through a couple of 40A automotive relays - components that are a dime a dozen, proven and the spares for this can be used elsewhere.

[@RoamingTheOutback]

Yes I glued up the new one before fitment to be sure. Hopefully that does the trick.

[@paulformaioni37]

didnt this happen before, thats why i drive over corrugation over 100 km per hour, you dont feel them

[@RoamingTheOutback]

In 2015 and 2019. Hopefully fixed now with added glue on the switch.

[@paulformaioni37]

@@RoamingTheOutback love your videos brother, i just went solo into the gammon ranges, climbed mount gill at wirreweena sanctuary, grindells hut, and through to arkaroola via back tracks. I got lost missing the track out 3 times back and forth over lowrange terrain, only in the end to realise it was a pebbly creek that was the track out. Im getting a second 100 litre tank in the tray on the hilux behind the cabin to go with the 145 replacement main tank i purchased so i can carry 245 litres of diesel, so i can go remote, peace

[@RoamingTheOutback]

plenty to go most places. I only carry 185L and I haven't had any place yet I was running short on fuel.

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

Gee your not having a good run lately are you?... time to upgrade to an 80 series.. haha.. ~;0) Could you not drill a hole either side in the main casting part and run a cable tie thru it and back to itself to help hold it better? Can you not find another ign sw setup similar to yours but in better condition or quality that would fit or ..... even bypass that and make a new configuration with a key and push button arrangement as they do on race cars which would then probably make for a better and less hassle permanent arrangement ?

[@RoamingTheOutback]

I probably could, but the replacement has been glued for extra security, so I think this time I'll be ok.

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

@@RoamingTheOutback I guess only time will tell.....

[@paulformaioni37]

not another mechanical issue

[@RoamingTheOutback]

These are all the ones I've recorded over the last 14 years of ownership.

[@donaldhalvorsen4135]

Typical Land Rover problems. Change to something more industrial. Go hard and simple!

[@zook4886]

Hi mate, no offence but their are much better 4x4s on the market. Landies are just to unreliable. Two friends of mine had them and sold them because of all the trouble. Blown shocker now this plus other stuff we never see. Suzuki Jimmy’s rule.

[@RoamingTheOutback]

There are, but why would I buy another 4x4 and spend another $60000 and 14 years kitting it out when I already have a capable car set up how I want and I can fix nearly anywhere on Earth.

[@MrFastFarmer]

Get a real car.