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Brilliant thanks, will have a read through and see where things go.

Have look at the link which is for a disco, LR Discovery electrical manual 3.9 efi, there isn’t a relay involved with the ignition coil… the feed is from the ignition switch to the coil, via the immobiliser if fitted...

The best of luck with that.😊 The D1 fitted with steel springs was pretty hard even when when it left the factory. The early RR is/was a “softer, floater ride” so u can try fitting springs with the same spec for that vehicle, but you will have...

Hi guys, I have now resolved the problem, since the mirrors have no relay circuit, I used their feed wire to trace the problem, when I checked the continuity between the fuse port for mirrors and the ignition feed there was no connection which...

Ok now that clear 👍 it appears that the ignition load relay is isn’t operating correctly when the ignition switch is in position 2. So iffy relay due to no 12v supply, or burnt relay contacts not closing if the relay is operating. Swap the relay...

My quick search shows me two versions of electrical manuals, 5th and 7th edition for the D1, and apparently the same...

Wasn’t you bridging a relay supply to the coil directly and running the fan, therefore bypassing the operating switch circuit? D1 Windows have an electronic control unit ECU for four windows to control and interfaced with other bits and bobs if...

Ok by now you have the blower relay confusingly called ignition load relay, and hopefully you have now found the front wiper relay. The mirrors don't have a relay and the electric windows has only an ECU. As far as a “short” in electrical terms...

Sorted ! another speedo cured the problem !!!! anyway thanks to everyone who replied ..

Seems a bit involved 😊

Could an early RR or disco1 key or later models with the security fob attached on the same key ring for remote central locking. If you think its a land rover key a main dealer service dept would confirm it is.

Your assumption is okay, as DVLA say that when a private plate is removed the vehicle will be given a age related plate.

The number is only a reference to the keys profile, which also you can find stated along other numbers on the vehicles LRs ‘Security Information’ card…

Something else, your attached link is applicable to the 3.5 Range Rover which of course I was aware off.

The L prefix registered vehicles were from August 1993 to July 1994 your reg certificate will give the first date. 1993 D1s were fitted with the 200 engine, but some owners in the past have mentioned in the forums that their early vehicles had...

The 1995MY D1 with its 300tdi engine was introduced in March 1994, and of course it has “fusible links” located in the engine bay fusebox. The 1994MY D1 had the 200tdi engine. Just saying for those that are uncertain 🤔😊

You’re welcome 😊

Thankyou for your help

Thanks for your reply you sound very knowledgeable, I wonder if you could direct me to the inertia switch location so as I can "adjust" it. Many thanks. If it helps it's a 1998 discovery 300tdi RHD. Cheers.

it’s a printed circuit board mounted component which is factory built for particular inertia spec for its application, and part of the vehicles security ECU PCB. It can’t be adjusted and it is a safety feature.

From the road tests of the time very slow, auto 15.8 & manual 14.2 so could do with a bit of improvement 🤔

It should only be an issue when the vehicle has a very hard knock or bump as in an accident, there’s inertia switch which will signal the doors to unlock, if locked, and also set the hazards flashing. To cancel, is by switching off the...

Ok my 3.5 RR which I owned from new had just over 100,000 miles and when at 10 years old I sold it, ait never has any ignition issues, and as all 3.5s then including my TVR before had the amplifier on the distributor… in fact I was unaware there...

Was the amp already screw on the alloy bracket, which is also acts as a heat sink, if no you didn’t forget to smear the mating surface with MS4 silicone grease amp or an equivalent heat contacting compound if not the amp could go faulty sooner or...

Lucas parts are still around although owned North American company, but genuine Lucas parts are still manufactured in the UK I understand. Over the years we have been told that its best to carry on using Lucas if your Land Rover left the factory...

Thanks for that info. I'll look into it. I had assumed that such genuine parts were either no longer available or more likely the same inferior quality as the aftermarket offerings.

Assume the amp is a pattern part of RTC5089 that you’re fitting. Haven’t you tried fitting the genuine part STC1184G three pin module remotely with its extension lead this amp as this supersedes the RTC item I see here’s already a few threads on...

Depending on the model year... my 3.5 RR 1987MY had a direct drive. Then the 1990MY 3.9 with the Borg T box was around. so if Land Rover now decided to fit a a transducer which there are two versions (like the disco 3.9) either a short direct...

There were adverts 30 odd years ago in the LR magazines showing a replacement seal kit which had split seal and included the “special” adhesive.

Exactly, if the insurance company is happy to quote for D1 vehicles that are all have the same engines and performance for the given model, the only difference being just options either chosen by owner or standard fitting from the factory on the...