Rear Interior Light Fix

Dallas · 7th April 2015, 16:16

My rear interior light unit fell apart today, I should have known better from my previous 75's regarding the breaking plastic moldings.

Previous owner has obviously been there before me and tried to melt the plastics etc, which all fell apart today.

A quick fix all took a total of 5 minutes, and the light unit will never break again. I fitted a small angled bracket and job is done, stronger than strong...

Vanbursta · 7th April 2015, 17:32

Where did you get the bracket from please?

Dallas · 7th April 2015, 17:40

Its an shelf fixture bracket, used for retail shop floor fixtures.

Due to working in retail for 20+ years, I had a bag of these lying around somewhere, I found this one on its own in my shed.

If I can find the others, I will send you one.

Vanbursta · 7th April 2015, 17:42

Yes please, the plastic clips on mine disintegrated some time ago. You may be able to sell a few of these as it's a common problem.

MangoMan · 7th April 2015, 19:31

The newer ones are re-designed now and are aluminium and are longer where it slides in on the side that normally breaks on the older type that has 2 short plastic prongs.

Dallas · 7th April 2015, 19:36

Hi Bill, there are two aluminum prongs on one side, and two plastic prongs on the other (the prongs that break).

MangoMan · 7th April 2015, 19:42

Can't really see in this photo, but they are longer and made of an alloy by the looks of it...??? This is one I got from Holland314

Dallas · 7th April 2015, 19:48

Yes, its the same as the one I have pictured above.

The side where you see I have fitted the metal bracket is the side the long plastic legs had broken off, on the other side is the aluminum lugs.

I think all saloon light units are the same, the one you have pictured its build dated is 10/07/01

7th April 2015, 16:16	#1
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	Rear Interior Light Fix My rear interior light unit fell apart today, I should have known better from my previous 75's regarding the breaking plastic moldings. Previous owner has obviously been there before me and tried to melt the plastics etc, which all fell apart today. A quick fix all took a total of 5 minutes, and the light unit will never break again. I fitted a small angled bracket and job is done, stronger than strong... Last edited by Dallas; 7th April 2015 at 17:03..

7th April 2015, 17:32	#2
Vanbursta Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.0 V6 Conn Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stainton Grove Posts: 1,637 Thanks: 266 Thanked 406 Times in 257 Posts	Where did you get the bracket from please? __________________ I am NOT a number, I am 75

7th April 2015, 17:42	#4
Vanbursta Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.0 V6 Conn Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stainton Grove Posts: 1,637 Thanks: 266 Thanked 406 Times in 257 Posts	Yes please, the plastic clips on mine disintegrated some time ago. You may be able to sell a few of these as it's a common problem. __________________ I am NOT a number, I am 75

7th April 2015, 19:31	#5
MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	The newer ones are re-designed now and are aluminium and are longer where it slides in on the side that normally breaks on the older type that has 2 short plastic prongs. __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original

7th April 2015, 19:42	#7
MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	Can't really see in this photo, but they are longer and made of an alloy by the looks of it...??? This is one I got from Holland314 __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original

7th April 2015, 17:40	#3
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	Its an shelf fixture bracket, used for retail shop floor fixtures. Due to working in retail for 20+ years, I had a bag of these lying around somewhere, I found this one on its own in my shed. If I can find the others, I will send you one.

7th April 2015, 19:36	#6
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	Hi Bill, there are two aluminum prongs on one side, and two plastic prongs on the other (the prongs that break).

7th April 2015, 19:48	#8
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	Yes, its the same as the one I have pictured above. The side where you see I have fitted the metal bracket is the side the long plastic legs had broken off, on the other side is the aluminum lugs. I think all saloon light units are the same, the one you have pictured its build dated is 10/07/01 Last edited by Dallas; 7th April 2015 at 19:51..

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