You called it! Didn’t think it could possibly be a fault on a brand new switch bought for pennies off eBay haha!

Yeah the switch is knackered. 12 volts from the switch body to earth. Was overthinking everything as usual it’ll teach me not to buy from eBay!!

Same issue even with a temp earth from gearbox to chassis.

with the switch removed from the gearbox and reconnected to the wiring the lights work without blowing the fuse. It’s only when the switch is screwed back into the gear box and the wiring reconnected that it blows the fuse. To me this indicates an issue with the gearbox?

The switch functions correctly and the lights operate without blowing the fuse when the switch is removed from the gearbox. It’s only when it is screwed back into the gearbox and operated that it blows the fuse.

Hello Nodge, I replaced the switch with a new one but still having the same issue.

Morning ladies and gents, I have a diesel freelander TD4 Kalahari(2003). For the most part it’s been a fairly decent runner. However, I’ve had a recent issue with the reversing lights blowing the 15A fuse when I put the car in reverse. The brake lights are functioning ok. I’ve removed the...

Well that’s cleared that one up then!! Wasn’t sure if all Freelanders operated like that given the issues I’ve had so far!

Hi all. Recently bought a manual 2003 Freelander TD4. A few minor electrical issues I managed to sort myself but maybe someone could help me with this - when I have my front wipers on and put the car in reverse, the rear wiper comes on. With the front wipers off and car in reverse, the rear...

Morning ladies and gents. I’m Mike from Cumbria. Recently bought a manual 2003 Freelander TD4. Runs great but a few niggly issues with the electrics. Fairly standard I believe! Hopefully you guys can throw a bit of light on them for me!