A Defender dash and general interior is not the most difficult of vehicle environments in which to run additional electrical circuits and conceal the cables, especially compared with modern cars and trucks. Modern vehicles have dashboards and interior trim that feel like they are sealed for life and don’t invite aftermarket wiring, not to mention the implications of interfering with bespoke vehicle electrical systems. In comparison, we can easily add electrical accessories for essential jobs (or to customise our Land Rover to personal tastes) without fear of causing expensive damage to the vehicle interior or its electrical universe. But we still need to follow good wiring practice in terms of using correct fuses, relays and cable protection. However, always have your work checked by a qualified auto electrical technician if you have any doubts.
Back in place
1 The main electrical wiring harness for the bulkhead is first to be fitted in place, closely followed by the windscreen wiper wheel boxes with tubes assembly.
Utilising existing holes
The washer jet is also fitted early in the process or, in this
