300TDI Computer

Does it have one?
what does it do?

Thanks.

The engine doesn't no, unless you have a EDC engine which was fitted to the auto Discos. Even then it was really just a mechanical pump with some information gathering abilities to "tweak" the injection to suit temp etc.

300tdi Discos had a body control unit, don't think the defender had anything.

yes and no, some do, but not many defenders, all auto discos do.
mainly emmisions management, its not a full ECU.
look for a wire to the first injector.

other 300s may or may not have an EGR valve, then then have a small bit of electrickery to work the EGR, but most remove this anyway

damn, must type faster...

So what are the 2 plugs that poke out from under the middle front seat?

Thanks.

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like I said check the first injector, no wire, no EDC, if you do have EDC there is a diagnostic plug under the centre seat IIRC.

it is definatly a 300tdi engine, and was originally, isnt it...

timtheenchanteruk said:

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like I said check the first injector, no wire, no EDC, if you do have EDC there is a diagnostic plug under the centre seat IIRC.

it is definatly a 300tdi engine, and was originally, isnt it...

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The 300tdi Defender did had some plugs under the middle seat, it was the EGR ECU. Basically it worked out where the throttle was and using vacuum would open and close it. If it all fell off nothing bad would happen.

There also needs to be a socket for reprogramming the alarm key fobs etc. if fitted.

Silly answer but does your handbrake dash light work??

currymunster said:

Silly answer but does your handbrake dash light work??

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Yes.

natas said:

Yes.

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Oh good - You never know - someone before you may have done something nasty to the hand brake wiring.

Having said that i should think that the above answer about the "EGR" and the "FORGOTTEN" under the seat is sound advice and is probably exactly what you are looking for.

timtheenchanteruk said:

picture??

like I said check the first injector, no wire, no EDC, if you do have EDC there is a diagnostic plug under the centre seat IIRC.

it is definatly a 300tdi engine, and was originally, isnt it...

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Original 300tdi.

First injector would be the one closest to the bulkhead or the radiator?

Thanks.

I might be wrong but I believe injector number 1 is the Radiator end

currymunster said:

I might be wrong but I believe injector number 1 is the Radiator end

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Will check when I get home.

Thanks so much!


BTW I too am a Floyd freak.

natas said:

Original 300tdi.

First injector would be the one closest to the bulkhead or the radiator?

Thanks.

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fourth injector nearest bulkhead ,your computer is egr id wager ,goes with that potentiometer you dont need either

natas said:

Will check when I get home.

Thanks so much!


BTW I too am a Floyd freak.

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Nice one - Just a shame that Richard Wright has passed on
after live 8 I was hoping for a studio reformation!!!