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  1. awb714

    CO2 Emission levels

    Something jogged my mind the other day after I had collected my 2003 TD5 from it's annual service and MOT. I checked back over all of the MOT emission print outs and found that my Landy had never emitted more than 205gms CO2 at any of the test points. I asked the tester how this compared with...
  2. awb714

    Well I'll be

    After 15 years in the Army, I thought that there was nothing anyone could teach me on how to drive a LandRover. Later in civvy street, I went on a 2 day off road course at LandRovers thinking it would be a 2 day holiday. I found out that I had no clue on how to drive a 4 x 4 like the LR :doh...
  3. awb714

    TD5 Auto Box - no power on morning start

    Same here. I just put it down to my Disco waking up. Start the engine, wait 5 seconds or so and drive away no problems at all. Start the engine, try to drive away immediately, very slow pick up and after a few seconds, all OK. Its been like that since new. I do not have an issue waiting 5...
  4. awb714

    disco td5 auto

    Unless it has become fouled up by the air con drain above it.:doh: The you don't just get any old lights, you get flashing M & S lights.:cool:
  5. awb714

    Tesco's Veg oil on offer

    Today was a good day for the Meerkat army. We stormed Tesco's in Hull and relieved them of 48 litres of best rapeseed oil. On a 70/30 split with expensive diesel we calculate that we will pay only £1 per litre instead of £1.19. It is not as good as mongoose fat, but beggars cannot be choosers...
  6. awb714

    td5 jack

    I couldn't stop laughing when I bought a replacement bottle jack from my Landy main dealer. (now gone bust thanks goodness). The instructions on the leaflet said "do not lay bottle jack on side". :confused:How else do you get it to fit in the box?:confused: Stupid LandRover. To comply, I...
  7. awb714

    Disco button question

    Thank you all for returning my sanity. For 3 long years, I argued with my supplier and main dealer that the cruise control did not work. They always said they could find nothing wrong with it. Usually you get about 50 miles and then it decides it has helped you enough and packs up. As with...
  8. awb714

    auto box problems.

    Come on, what was the problem? I am still betting on the XYZ switch.
  9. awb714

    auto box problems.

    It will be an interesting result. When you find out what is wrong, please post the answer. My money is on the infamous XYZ switch being gummed up from the AC outlet. I had all sorts of issues with mine, M & S lights on and off and the symptoms you described. Once replaced, my beast goes like...
  10. awb714

    Disco 2 Warning Lights Flashing?? gearbox?

    Say goodbye to your XYZ switch. These are the first symptoms of a gummed up, water logged XYZ. It sits under the drainage pipe of the air con and usually goes after 5 or 6 years. Sorry, but it will get worse and will cost you between £120 and £300 depending on how honest your garage is...
  11. awb714

    gearbox problems td5 2 auto

    Guarantee it's the XYZ switch. It's fitted in the most stupid place, under the air con drainage. After a while it gets all gunked up. My local diesel garage charged me £20 labour and parts at £120. Not a single problem since. Make sure they move the drainage pipe slightly and grease up the...
  12. awb714

    tyres for snow/ice

    Goodrich ATs. Never had a moments problems with them. They drive great and I have gone all the way to Spain and back in the winter with them.
  13. awb714

    New TD5 how long will it last?

    From the horses mouth. I own a 2003 TD5ES auto from new. I have had it religously serviced by the book and have had the following issues. Sunroof electrics....mind of its own and needed a new motor (62K). Diff seals, expensive if you use a LR main dealer. Find a good diesel mechanic..cost...
  14. awb714

    Got me some protection

    Now all you need is an oversize tow bar and you are well protected both ends.:cool:
  15. awb714

    2002 Disco front bumper is Ugly as sin

    Add the biggest Bull Bars you can find. It really ****es of the greenies.
  16. awb714

    Disco 2 Locked Radio

    Stop worrying. If you take the unit out (assume it is a Becker) and get the serial number off the back of the radio. Then contact your LR dealer and give him the number and ask for the code. I did this to mine when I had a flat battery and got mixed up with the radio code. One phone call and...
  17. awb714

    Problems with Sat Nav

    Easy answer. It's bound to be a Becker Traffic Pro, the worst and most unreliable SAT Nav on the market. Rip it out and install an all singing and dancing one at half the price. It took me all of 20 minutes to rip out and install a new one. I had suffered 4 years at the hands of this maniac...
  18. awb714

    stereos on the market

    It really is simpler than it sounds. I have just replaced the worlds worst CD/Sat Nav (Becker Traffic Pro) with an all singing all dancing model from EBay. All of the leads are labeled, ISO adapter plugs/sockets are readilly available (EBay or Maplins), the LR Discovery workshop CD (EBay)...
  19. awb714

    Series 2 disco with transmission temp problem

    Welcome to the club of transmission oil warning lights. This is quiet a common problem with the automatic Disco2. The warning light often comes on due to the switch sticking. There could be nothing wrong with your transmission at all. Get it checked on the computer at your local garage. There...
  20. awb714

    Disco 2 Reversing Sensor

    EBay was the first place I checked. I am only after one sensor, the rest of the system works perfectly well. Any ideas?
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