My old 2010 Range Rover was fitted with adaptive headlamps

Have just purchased a new L405 and it has ordinary headlamps

Am I able to just swap and fit adaptive headlamps or can it only be done at build level

Not sure on the 405 but the 322 had more wires in the headlamp plugs and an ECU whcih takes readings from the steering angle sensor etc. Can be done (some of the D3 boys did it) but not plug & play.

I bought my L405 from a dealer. I asked at the time and there was much sucking of teeth and harrumphing.

The answer I was given was "no". However, I suspect that perhaps was because they knew I'd want them to throw it into the deal and they didn't want to cut their margin any more.

I too would be interested if it wasn't a stupid price.

My guess is that you'd need new light units and someone with the right software to turn it all on.

Yes, they are expensive. I had an adaptive one replaced under warranty on my 07 VSE and that was over 700 quid for the part alone.

I've got adaptive headlamps on mine. Better to spec them from the start as I imagine it would be expensive to retro-fit.

I specified adaptive lights with my new 405. A factory misbuild meant they were not fitted. JLR said they can't be retro fitted and suggested to build me a new one. Not sure why it should be so difficult but it must be as that's an expensive way to sort them out not being fitted...

I spoke to Landcover technical at some length

Yes the wiring is there but whats missing is different steering angle sensors and a control unit and a few other bits .

So you like me will have to order a new one . SUCKS

I really miss them

Thanks. That would explain!

Would adaptives be standard on an AB L405?

They are a £300 option. In my view should be standard on AB. Had them on my Volvo and really like them.

ah i see ,

Thanks!