@@mda5003 Yes my wife started complaining about the shirts.... i got a job lot at the outlet centre a while back and they are all getting a bit worn out so new shirts are in the line up now.... dont worry i have not been sponsored by a clothing brand.... and dont worry I am not going all professional !
Excellent guys. Well done. Good to see that you made a proper kit with all the necessary parts to make it work. This will definitely enhance my 2011 LR2 and make it look more up to date. Off to the web site to check price and delivery to Spain 👏👍
Fitted these to my FL2 today, look great. Just a small heads up when fitting these , you have to trim the bumper for the adjuster bracket on the light. Nothing major the bits to remove are marked already.
Im sure in the video you mentioned Tyler would be providing a list of head light multi plug/ wire colours to make it easier for us to find the correct connections to your circuit board. It would be great if you can
IMHO 'Scotchlocks' or the blue crimp and splice connectors are THE worst way to make a connection to your wiring loom. Yes they are easy and simple to use but they are not 100% effective and can corrode badly over time, giving no end of electrical problems. Solder or crimp with suitable weatherproofing as well especially at the front exterior. Apart from that, a nice how to for your product
Hi 🙋♂️ It’s very nice 👍 looks 👀 better than the factory 🏭 fitted and two functions in one ☝️ unit but it is my idea 💡 if you can upgrade the control unit/ circuit Bord in the water 💦 proof box 📦/ and plug 🔌 and play instead connector/screw. I am sorry ☹️ but this is my thought 💭.but you are more professional. Thanks 🙏 🙏
I have been thinking about this.... just yesterday i ordered some boxes to test if they can fit inside. The other thing will be it will add cost....so lets see what we can do.
Its a valid point and something I was thinking too. That piece of heatshrink is never going to shrink down small enough to seal either side of the board and having such an exposed board near the front of a Landrover is going to eventually lead to problems. I will definitely buy this kit in time and, if a more waterproof version is not available, then will seal it into my own plastic box.
Where can i find that tool you used to remove the fog light trim piece cover. I am having a very hard time removing my fog lamp bezels, that piece you used make it look so easy to remove them. I need it.
Wire stripping trick - heat up the area with a cig lighter or torch and then just pull the soft plastic outer core off exposing the new wire length. DONT use the pliers and pull method for fine wires you will break several of the fibers.
Mistake with your Scotchlock connector , through cable goes on the outside or open edge, the inner hole is a blind hole, so that when you put the loose cable in it cannot poke through, as there is an end stop to prevent this, unless these are some really cheap copies that do not have the end stop built in. Personally I have only ever come across the blind hole type. PB.
Brilliant.. looks a good solution, so have just order a kit,!! must be a lot better that Chinese supplied version by others!! which fits in the top of fog light area, which did not work at all urned led out straight away , might as well have just put the money down the drain..
Hi - thanks for the order... we designed the board with our UK partner as i could not find a chinese DRL controller that worked the way i wanted. We are happy with this board and so far it looks to be working in the cars ! I am still looking at improving the weather proofing etc.
Hi Just fitted the Freelander 2 DRL light kit, fitting is quite easy, and look good.... I did need to remove the location pegs were for the original fog lights, as the new DRL fog light metal cradle interferes with them sitting back agains the screen holes.. minor detail... the heat shrink wrap for the circuit board not very good, too big an area to heat shrink ,to get good seal around cable,s a waterproof electronics box to house circuit board, this would be a very good addition to the kit, even though it would add cost. as not every one will have a heat gun, would make installation easier. let me know if you have sorted a circuit board box and I will purchase.. I
@@andrewharris1788 I have a box that i have found cpc.farnell.com/camdenboss/bim2003-13-blk-blk/abs-box-with-lid-black-112x62x31mm/dp/EN55080 Here is a picture of the circuit board in the box www.dropbox.com/s/u8nxvlfglk7v1tb/2020-11-09%2009.28.28.jpg?dl=0 let me know if you want me to send you one Note there are no entry holes for cables you will need to make your own etc
When do you think these are going to be on the site mate? I'll definitely be buying these! Also do you have an update on the prototype grille you did a video on a few months back?
The grille is taking longer than expected to get into production - that is frustrating. The new software boards should be here tomorrow for the DRL lights !
I've been thinking. The fog light itself has a plug but you used a butt connector for the extra wire. Wouldn't that be better with a plug also as if the bumper had to come off then you would have to keep cutting and re connecting the wire every time you did a bumper removal?
Hi have a board fitted on a 2010 Freelander 2. All functions work except no dimming. I have tried dipped beam feed, even direct from battery. I bought the FOG923-RNG DRLs and have VER 2 board. Is it possible these lights don't dim? Not asking for a refund lol 😂 but a solution, even if it means buying new lights. Thanks Mike
Me again, looks like these lights don't dim. Measured voltage on DRL with lights off 12v, lights on 9.4v. But DRL doesn't dim... you may what to check this. Thanks Mike. I'll be buying the C ones as I know they dim lol😢
@@michaelstanley3961 Hi - you cannot check LED dimming by reducing the voltage - on LED its the current you need to restrict to get a dimming effect. The board does this by something called PWM ( pulse width modulation ) - I will check these tomorrow to see if they do / do not dim. Sorry for the problems you had with this but let me check and get back to you. As you say it may be better to use these www.powerfuluk.com/vehicles/pickups/freelander-2/lights-lamps/front-bumper-fog-drl-2-in-1-led-lamps-for-land-rover-freelander-2.html Buy the whole kit and send the others back for a refund.
Still thinking about these, has the time delay after indicator been reduced from the 5secs (31:28)? Although I think you said not essential to connect indicator? And - I could not see the actual style 'C' when the drl were on (30:55)
I have installed today and can not get drl to work tried disconnecting everything but battery + & - and Drl connections but although fogs work DRLs do not Help please
Hi - this is interesting - you have done the right thing by just focusing on the + and - and DRL. Can you check the voltage on your car is 14v when the engine is running. I wonder if there is an issue with your alternator ? Let us know how you get on and we will get this resolved / replaced etc.
@@L663 the battery is new this year and alternator is ok I am getting 14.6 volts. when I but meter on DRL on connections on control board I am still getting 14.6 volts !
@@regabercrombie6097 That is really odd - it should be working. Its also odd that both lights dont work - it would be odd that both lights fail as these lights are reliable and to have 2 fail is not likely. It would seem to be an issue with the earthing - it uses the fog wire earth. but as the fog lights work i am a little confused. Can you measure the voltage between the fog light negative and the yellow DRL wire ? The other thing is to just run a wire from the battery + to the yellow wire to test the DRLS work - you could just connect the DRL wire on the board to the positive to test this.
@@L663 I uninstall fogs and re-installed double carefully ensuring connections were good and DRls are coming on. not working as they should but at least we know know that they work. I would like to connect to dip beam on left side but do not know which wire to plug into. the Lights are giving a very good light output just what I wanted Thank you Regards Reg
@@L663 thanks. Will be getting a FL2 in a few weeks.....my current FL2 k-series just keeps on going. Had all the usual problems done back in 2008....since then she has been a little angel. Thanks.
Hello I purchased your Freelander 2 fog light DRL kit including the DRL PCB and have just fitted them. I’m having an issue with the brightness of the DRL they seem to be stuck in the reduced brightness mode as though the main lights are on. I’ve attached images of connections and of lights, All the other functions work as they should it’s purely the brightness. Please could you advise.
Hi Mark - can you try and disconnect the wire to the sidelight ( at the circuit board ) and see if they work at full brightness. I am worried the sidelight on your car may be on all the time. What year is your Freelander 2 ?
Hi, thanks for the reply. Ok disconnected the sidelight wire from the board and yes we have full brightness now. I have put my meter on the wire and we seem to have a fluctuating voltage on the sidelight wire but I must admit my tester is rather old now so can’t really rule out that for the fluctuation. The age of the car is a late 2006.
Guys, have a late edition 2013 Freelander 2. My wiring on the headlight loom appears to have different coloured wires to your video and diagram on website. Is it still the 2nd pin on first row to tap into?
Another new product idea......key fobs, land-rover dont sell replacement covers, they want you to buy a whole new key @ £170 for a L320 RRS ! Surely you could do better?
Lights arrived today and after watching this video a few times got them in with no problems 👍👍
Once again, a very comprehensive & honest video from you guys at Powerful UK. Thanks, this takes the worry out of buying a kit.
Good to see the Christmas jumpers making a welcome return. ;-)
Oh yes its knitwear season !
Makes a change from seeing the same shirt week after week...........
@@mda5003 Yes my wife started complaining about the shirts.... i got a job lot at the outlet centre a while back and they are all getting a bit worn out so new shirts are in the line up now.... dont worry i have not been sponsored by a clothing brand.... and dont worry I am not going all professional !
Great job. Your Rivnut tool came up in one of the adverts. Perfection 😂🤣
Excellent guys. Well done. Good to see that you made a proper kit with all the necessary parts to make it work. This will definitely enhance my 2011 LR2 and make it look more up to date. Off to the web site to check price and delivery to Spain 👏👍
Just waiting for the reprogrammed boards - should be here monday
Thanks guys, wish your shop was here in SA.
Well done. You guys sort it so we don't have to. 👍
Fitted these to my FL2 today, look great. Just a small heads up when fitting these ,
you have to trim the bumper for the adjuster bracket on the light. Nothing major the bits to remove are marked already.
Yes they are super tight on the FL2.
I was only looking at these on your website the other day, you may convince me to part with some hard earned
A little squirt of clear waxoil on them new connectors will help keep the elements at bay.
Im sure in the video you mentioned Tyler would be providing a list of head light multi plug/ wire colours to make it easier for us to find the correct connections to your circuit board.
It would be great if you can
IMHO 'Scotchlocks' or the blue crimp and splice connectors are THE worst way to make a connection to your wiring loom.
Yes they are easy and simple to use but they are not 100% effective and can corrode badly over time, giving no end of electrical problems.
Solder or crimp with suitable weatherproofing as well especially at the front exterior.
Apart from that, a nice how to for your product
Fair comment - they are not great.
I am sure there used to be a Bruce Strachan work at IBM when i used to work there many years ago
DRLs glitched when lights wire was connected to sidelight feed, changed to dip beam feed and all worked fine !
glad it is all sorted !
Fl2 2007 may is H7 in dipped big section.
Hi 🙋♂️ It’s very nice 👍 looks 👀 better than the factory 🏭 fitted and two functions in one ☝️ unit but it is my idea 💡 if you can upgrade the control unit/ circuit Bord in the water 💦 proof box 📦/ and plug 🔌 and play instead connector/screw. I am sorry ☹️ but this is my thought 💭.but you are more professional.
Thanks 🙏 🙏
I have been thinking about this.... just yesterday i ordered some boxes to test if they can fit inside. The other thing will be it will add cost....so lets see what we can do.
Its a valid point and something I was thinking too. That piece of heatshrink is never going to shrink down small enough to seal either side of the board and having such an exposed board near the front of a Landrover is going to eventually lead to problems. I will definitely buy this kit in time and, if a more waterproof version is not available, then will seal it into my own plastic box.
Those waterproof boxes are a few quid on eBay.
Would love something like this for the Prado 90 / Land Cruiser Colorado!
Where can i find that tool you used to remove the fog light trim piece cover. I am having a very hard time removing my fog lamp bezels, that piece you used make it look so easy to remove them. I need it.
They are on ebay - look for "plastic trim tool"
@@L663 Thank you so much, I got it! And I love how you guys decked out your LR2, it's awesome!
Wire stripping trick - heat up the area with a cig lighter or torch and then just pull the soft plastic outer core off exposing the new wire length. DONT use the pliers and pull method for fine wires you will break several of the fibers.
I need to try this trick ! thanks
Looking for a good Freelander 2 or disco sport right now
can you show them in operation outside in day light?
and what they look like dimmed with side lights on?
Mistake with your Scotchlock connector , through cable goes on the outside or open edge, the inner hole is a blind hole, so that when you put the loose cable in it cannot poke through, as there is an end stop to prevent this, unless these are some really cheap copies that do not have the end stop built in. Personally I have only ever come across the blind hole type. PB.
Cheers Simon and Tyler great video will check out the web site does the plastic trim tool come in the pack or sold separately cheers Steve
Do you have the late or early Freelander 2 ... you only need that with the later models
@@L663 later model 62 sd4 HSE
Brilliant.. looks a good solution, so have just order a kit,!! must be a lot better that Chinese supplied version by others!! which fits in the top of fog light area, which did not work at all urned led out straight away , might as well have just put the money down the drain..
Hi - thanks for the order... we designed the board with our UK partner as i could not find a chinese DRL controller that worked the way i wanted. We are happy with this board and so far it looks to be working in the cars ! I am still looking at improving the weather proofing etc.
Hi Just fitted the Freelander 2 DRL light kit, fitting is quite easy, and look good.... I did need to remove the location pegs were for the original fog lights, as the new DRL fog light metal cradle interferes with them sitting back agains the screen holes.. minor detail...
the heat shrink wrap for the circuit board not very good, too big an area to heat shrink ,to get good seal around cable,s a waterproof electronics box to house circuit board, this would be a very good addition to the kit, even though it would add cost. as not every one will have a heat gun, would make installation easier. let me know if you have sorted a circuit board box and I will purchase..
I
@@andrewharris1788 Hi - i did buy a selection of boxes from CPC - let me check which one was best on Monday
@@andrewharris1788 I have a box that i have found cpc.farnell.com/camdenboss/bim2003-13-blk-blk/abs-box-with-lid-black-112x62x31mm/dp/EN55080
Here is a picture of the circuit board in the box
www.dropbox.com/s/u8nxvlfglk7v1tb/2020-11-09%2009.28.28.jpg?dl=0
let me know if you want me to send you one
Note there are no entry holes for cables you will need to make your own etc
@@L663 hi yes the box looks good to me I shall order one.. thanks for the help.. really pleased with the lights and the look of them when on..
When do you think these are going to be on the site mate? I'll definitely be buying these! Also do you have an update on the prototype grille you did a video on a few months back?
The grille is taking longer than expected to get into production - that is frustrating.
The new software boards should be here tomorrow for the DRL lights !
Another excellent how-to video Simon.
Quick question, is this upgrade CAN bus compatible? Do any changes need to be made to the CCF?
My friend, an important question.. Where is the EVAP system in this car?
I've been thinking. The fog light itself has a plug but you used a butt connector for the extra wire. Wouldn't that be better with a plug also as if the bumper had to come off then you would have to keep cutting and re connecting the wire every time you did a bumper removal?
Yes correct - this would be the pro way - but this is a DIY kit / video and how often does the bumper come off ?
Where can I buy the diagnostic tool to change the voltage for my upgraded led drl on my 2007 fl2
Hi have a board fitted on a 2010 Freelander 2. All functions work except no dimming. I have tried dipped beam feed, even direct from battery. I bought the FOG923-RNG DRLs and have VER 2 board. Is it possible these lights don't dim? Not asking for a refund lol 😂 but a solution, even if it means buying new lights. Thanks Mike
Me again, looks like these lights don't dim. Measured voltage on DRL with lights off 12v, lights on 9.4v. But DRL doesn't dim... you may what to check this. Thanks Mike. I'll be buying the C ones as I know they dim lol😢
@@michaelstanley3961 Hi - you cannot check LED dimming by reducing the voltage - on LED its the current you need to restrict to get a dimming effect. The board does this by something called PWM ( pulse width modulation ) - I will check these tomorrow to see if they do / do not dim. Sorry for the problems you had with this but let me check and get back to you. As you say it may be better to use these
www.powerfuluk.com/vehicles/pickups/freelander-2/lights-lamps/front-bumper-fog-drl-2-in-1-led-lamps-for-land-rover-freelander-2.html
Buy the whole kit and send the others back for a refund.
Greetings, Will fit my Freelander 2 2009 HSE (American, petrol 3.2?
Yes it should do.
Still thinking about these, has the time delay after indicator been reduced from the 5secs (31:28)? Although I think you said not essential to connect indicator?
And - I could not see the actual style 'C' when the drl were on (30:55)
Free lander 2 11 plate how just upgrade the bulb please how you get in to do it please?
Hello do you sell the fog light kit along with both upgraded front head lights
no wiring diagram with the kit?
On my Freelander 2 I dont have any full beam throw, from dip to full it just goes brighter without any distance?
Where is the black grill from ?
I have installed today and can not get drl to work tried disconnecting everything but battery + & - and Drl connections but although fogs work DRLs do not Help please
Hi - this is interesting - you have done the right thing by just focusing on the + and - and DRL. Can you check the voltage on your car is 14v when the engine is running. I wonder if there is an issue with your alternator ? Let us know how you get on and we will get this resolved / replaced etc.
@@L663 the battery is new this year and alternator is ok I am getting 14.6 volts. when I but meter on DRL on connections on control board I am still getting 14.6 volts !
@@regabercrombie6097 That is really odd - it should be working. Its also odd that both lights dont work - it would be odd that both lights fail as these lights are reliable and to have 2 fail is not likely. It would seem to be an issue with the earthing - it uses the fog wire earth. but as the fog lights work i am a little confused. Can you measure the voltage between the fog light negative and the yellow DRL wire ? The other thing is to just run a wire from the battery + to the yellow wire to test the DRLS work - you could just connect the DRL wire on the board to the positive to test this.
@@L663 I uninstall fogs and re-installed double carefully ensuring connections were good and DRls are coming on. not working as they should but at least we know know that they work. I would like to connect to dip beam on left side but do not know which wire to plug into. the Lights are giving a very good light output just what I wanted Thank you Regards Reg
Could you separate these vids into FL2, Disco and range rover. Would be very easy to get to the vids we want. Thankyou
Hi - i have created playlists and split them all up by vehicle.
@@L663 thanks. Will be getting a FL2 in a few weeks.....my current FL2 k-series just keeps on going. Had all the usual problems done back in 2008....since then she has been a little angel. Thanks.
Hello
I purchased your Freelander 2 fog light DRL kit including the DRL PCB and have just fitted them. I’m having an issue with the brightness of the DRL they seem to be stuck in the reduced brightness mode as though the main lights are on. I’ve attached images of connections and of lights, All the other functions work as they should it’s purely the brightness.
Please could you advise.
Hi Mark - can you try and disconnect the wire to the sidelight ( at the circuit board ) and see if they work at full brightness. I am worried the sidelight on your car may be on all the time.
What year is your Freelander 2 ?
Hi, thanks for the reply. Ok disconnected the sidelight wire from the board and yes we have full brightness now. I have put my meter on the wire and we seem to have a fluctuating voltage on the sidelight wire but I must admit my tester is rather old now so can’t really rule out that for the fluctuation. The age of the car is a late 2006.
@@markbullock7700 Hi Mark - you may need to use the headlight wire if the sidelight is giving strange results.
@@L663 thanks, I did wonder if that was a possibility. Can I confirm that that’s pin 5 red with blue strip wire?
Thanks
@@markbullock7700 Yes correct Pin 5 for dipped beam - wiring diagram says blue and grey !
Guys, have a late edition 2013 Freelander 2. My wiring on the headlight loom appears to have different coloured wires to your video and diagram on website. Is it still the 2nd pin on first row to tap into?
Did you fit these in the end? My wiring sounds the same as yours Paul?
At 23:40 you call it white and yellow...
Another new product idea......key fobs, land-rover dont sell replacement covers, they want you to buy a whole new key @ £170 for a L320 RRS ! Surely you could do better?
I think these are all over ebay
@@L663 but rubbish quality.....owners want quality and pay for it....