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Dear all, can I pick your brains.. In the last week, the steering wheel controls to the Radio have stopped working. Initially intermittent, but now completely stopped... Now my SRS airbag light has come on... Is this linked to the steering wheel or a control module behind the wheel?? Forgive...

Here is an interesting thought... Anyone thought of fitting a TDV6 into a TD5 2000 model? or getting a rebore to 2.7? Currently I have a TD5. Very nice.. Engine is just starting to get tired, so planning a change. Either a recon, overhaul myself, rebore or..... here it is........ FITTING A...

Can anyone recommend a good garage who likes working on disco's? I have done all the work myself previously, but the transmission and Autobox needs removing and resealing. Just not something I am equipped to deal with... I don't want to be ripped off with price, but need someone who is very good...

Dear All, another problem... I have a 2000 Disco TD5, Auto gearbox. roughly 105k. I have recently noticed that once I start the vehicle and put it into drive, there is a delay in the power going to the wheels. I put the selector into drive and then push the accelerator and the engine revs but...

Dear all, May I pick your brains for a moment... I am about to change the rocker cover gasket and sort the injector wiring loom. Engine oil has managed to get all the way up the wiring loom to the ECU.. I have two questions, How do I clear the oil out of the wiring loom without having to...

Dear all, I have decided to go ahead with the deed. After much thought, I have decided I prefer the look... I have bought the lights, I have bought the grill and the underlight cover things.. I have done a little research, but cant seem to find a huge amount about how to actually do it. I know...

Oh dear, my dear Boris is feeling very sorry for himself. On route home, I had every light come on my dash and then smoke poured out from under the bonnet... Think white smoke.. Then I looked underneath the bonnet and there was clear oil everywhere. I thought my ACE had exploded as my HDC and...

Dear all, if I can pick your expert brains... I had a ABS Sensor fault.. Hawkeye detected it as an intermittent read on the ABS sensor and stated the problem was a broken wire in the right ABS sensor. So, I changed it.. The whole sensor and wire loom. But, 2 days later, I put my foot on the...

Dear all, I just thought I would write for those who are considering changing their steering boxes... I changed mine twice last week and have some helpful hints from doing it wrong!!! My initial box was leaking out the bottom seal, so ordered a recon unit. I fitted it with some difficulty to...

Dear wise ones... Just a query re the ABS and traction control... I am finding that my traction control on my 2000 TD5 seems over sensitive and comes on with the slightest slippage.. This is mildly annoying as my old defender was TC less and seemed much better at locking it diff and seemed to...

Dear all.. I have the early D2 and I am planning on doing the facelift. I note from some previous comments on previous threads that There is some bodywork to be done to make the facelift headlights fit.... Is it not a straight swap? If there is some mods to be done, can anyone please advise...

Dear all, I have a simple question which I am having difficulty with! My ride height sensor is being replaced, but the bolts are rusted like a rusted thang.. and just really not going to be usable.. In fact I am going to grind them off.. Does anyone know what size bolt they are and where I...

Dear all, If I may pick your brains... After having an emotional day, replacing 2 Tyres, Two rear Shocks, and the steering dampener, I found that the rubber bush to bolt on the Ride height sensor was broken! It;s ok, I have done a temporary fix. In fairness the suspension works great and the...

Dear all with expertise in this area.. I have noticed that my disco has had a tendency to wander across the lane. Also when breaking it can occasionally pull either right or left. The tracking is perfect and the tyre pressure is perfect. I am starting on the easy option, the bushes.. Unless...

Dear all, here is a question for the Forum.. I have been watching the news and I was horrified to discover that the new emission charge for TFL with now also apply to small vans and any SUV vehicle.. Apparently the answer is to fit a new diesel particulate filter which would reduce emissions...

Dear all, Can anyone recommend a good honest Garage that specializes in working on Land Rovers? Preferably not main dealerships as I am fed up paying extortionate prices! I live in Caterham, junction 6 M25.. so as close to that would be ideal!? Thanks..

Dear all, I am new to this Disco world, I have had, Series 1,2 and 3's and not to mention a couple of gorgeous defenders, but I have now decided to venture into the disco world and to date, I am over the moon! I love it :D! But .... 1 month on and it is just starting to get emotional.. So...