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redjelly5000
Member Since: 18 Jul 2008
Location: Rugby
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Does anyone know if front cornering lights can be added as a modification to the existing Xenon headlight unit? When choosing my used HSE, I test drove several HSE's that had the cornering lamps fitted, but it seemed that it was not a standard issue to all HSE's, as the one I finally settled on doesn't have them, despite having the Xenon's which I believe are standard on the HSE. I found the cornering lamps to be fantastic, and I also know someone who had them on theirs, and they just seem to be such a good idea, and I wondered if they could be retro fitted?
I suppose even if they can be fitted to the headlamp unit, the wiring would need to be there for them, as they only operate when the headlights are on, and you engage the indicator. Knowing Landrover, I'd have thought the wiring is already there, but maybe another module is required maybe? D3 TDV6 HSE 2008 Buckingham Blue (current)
D3 TDV6 HSE 2009 Zermatt Silver (previous)
D3 TDV6 HSE 2005 Maya Gold (previous)
D2 TD5 ES 1999 (previous)
Defender TD5 swb hard top 2005 (previous)
Defender 300tdi swb hard top 1994 (previous)
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 3rd Jan 2009 12:27 pm |
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DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
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All HSE's should have adaptive xenon's with the cornering lamps (unless very early ones didn't  )
Are your lights adaptive (move when you turn the wheel)? Disco 5 HSE Lux
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peyiqaJrmMU
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| 3rd Jan 2009 12:33 pm |
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WOODY179
Member Since: 01 Jun 2005
Location: Chesterfield
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2005 models of the HSE only came with Xenons, Adaptives were not standard until the 2006 model year. 1996 Discovery 1 300TDI ES Biarritz Blue, sold
1999 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Rioja Red, sold
2002 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Buckingham Blue, sold
2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Adriatic Blue, sold
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Zambezi Silver, sold
2011 Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE Nara Bronze, sold
2016 Volvo XC60 D5 AWD Lux Nav Twilight Bronze, sold
2020 Range Rover Evoque P250 First Edition, Nolita grey, sold
2023 Range Rover Evoque P300e Autobiography, Carpathian grey
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| 3rd Jan 2009 1:28 pm |
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Nuts06
Member Since: 23 Feb 2008
Location: Nice
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Exact !
Mine is a '05 HSE and don't have adaptative lights...
Fred Previously 2005 Discovery 3 HSE V8 4.4
Now 2013 LR4 HSE Luxury V8 5.0
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| 3rd Jan 2009 3:45 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
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No - go with retrofit i'm afraid, the wiring is different, there's an ECM needed and then it needs to be enabled in the software
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| 3rd Jan 2009 4:09 pm |
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vibroman
Member Since: 07 May 2008
Location: bury st edmunds
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mine is a 2005 hse and i have adaptive zenon headlights as standard.They are well worth having as well.
I think it must have been an aption on early 1's.
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| 4th Jan 2009 6:17 am |
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simonsi
Member Since: 14 Oct 2007
Location: Auckland
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Funny thing is, on the RRS you can have std non-adaptive Xenons but with cornering lamps, not sure how much of the adaptive electronics has to be in place for that.... Cheers
Simon
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| 4th Jan 2009 8:14 am |
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redjelly5000
Member Since: 18 Jul 2008
Location: Rugby
Posts: 473
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Just to be clear, we are discussing two seperate things, my question was about the additional cornering lights, where an extra halogen bulb is fitted inside the sidelight below the indicator lens, and illuminates when the indicator is triggered, not when you turn the wheel.
On the options list, the cornering lamps are listed seperately from the adaptive headlamps. I thought I had the adaptive headlamps, because they look like they have that globe shaped rotational ability, but having said that, I have never seen them move.
Am I right in thinking that what you guys are saying is that the cornering lamps came packaged with the adaptive Xenons? D3 TDV6 HSE 2008 Buckingham Blue (current)
D3 TDV6 HSE 2009 Zermatt Silver (previous)
D3 TDV6 HSE 2005 Maya Gold (previous)
D2 TD5 ES 1999 (previous)
Defender TD5 swb hard top 2005 (previous)
Defender 300tdi swb hard top 1994 (previous)
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| 4th Jan 2009 5:41 pm |
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NJF
Member Since: 05 Oct 2007
Location: Gone
Posts: 2466
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I have this on my Mercedes - the front fog light comes on when the wheel turns into a corner at low speed, and goes off when the turn is complete.
I don't believe it's a feature on the D3, no matter what the headlight options, but I could be wrong. Active cornering headlights are different.
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| 4th Jan 2009 5:49 pm |
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DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
Posts: 11412
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I have adaptives - the cornering light comes on when I indicate, or when I turn a corner with no indicators. I'm not aware of the cornering lamp being available seperately from the adaptives. Disco 5 HSE Lux
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peyiqaJrmMU
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| 4th Jan 2009 5:55 pm |
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DG
Site Moderator
Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
Posts: 50978
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Same here Stu  21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 4th Jan 2009 5:57 pm |
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DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
Posts: 11412
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redjelly5000 wrote: I thought I had the adaptive headlamps, because they look like they have that globe shaped rotational ability, but having said that, I have never seen them move.
When you initially switch the engine on (with autolights in the dark) you'll see the lights go through full movement if you have adaptives - you can't miss it 8) Disco 5 HSE Lux
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peyiqaJrmMU
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| 4th Jan 2009 6:01 pm |
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NJF
Member Since: 05 Oct 2007
Location: Gone
Posts: 2466
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What's the option list price, and would you choose it again?
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| 4th Jan 2009 6:02 pm |
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WOODY179
Member Since: 01 Jun 2005
Location: Chesterfield
Posts: 3654
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It's a standard feature on the HSE (since 2006 my) and having had it, I would pay for the option if LR delete it as standard as it is a brilliant feature. Takes a bit of getting used to though and I miss it when I drive other cars. 1996 Discovery 1 300TDI ES Biarritz Blue, sold
1999 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Rioja Red, sold
2002 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Buckingham Blue, sold
2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Adriatic Blue, sold
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Zambezi Silver, sold
2011 Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE Nara Bronze, sold
2016 Volvo XC60 D5 AWD Lux Nav Twilight Bronze, sold
2020 Range Rover Evoque P250 First Edition, Nolita grey, sold
2023 Range Rover Evoque P300e Autobiography, Carpathian grey
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