Help needed in Coventry.

Bump said:

yeah that's doable... has he been recovered somewhere safe for the night or is it needing attention tonight? Cov. is about 45 mins away..

(If he's somewhere safe for the night can pop over first thing in the morning to him)

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Thanks Bump. Texted you.

Hi, don't know how the fuel pump is wired up in the defender but the old rover sd1 v8s was wired so if you lost oil pressure it would cut the fuel to save damage to the engine, don't know if it's any help but just a thought as to what the rac man is thinking?

dizzytim said:

Hi, don't know how the fuel pump is wired up in the defender but the old rover sd1 v8s was wired so if you lost oil pressure it would cut the fuel to save damage to the engine, don't know if it's any help but just a thought as to what the rac man is thinking?

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That's what the Rac man said. Says its the oil pressure switch faulty.

did they check the oil pressure? if the oil pressure is ok and the switch is faulty, just short the wire to earth and carry on

but the light wouldnt be on if its disconnected.

Is everything sorted now? I'm about to head down the M6 between Birmingham and Nuneaton.

No idea.
The OP has gone very quiet.

She is home and i'm about to pop over after a cup of tea

You will need to ascertain how the oil pressure sensor affects the lt side of the coil.

Do you have a spare oil switch, to try? If not they are only a couple of quid.

Good luck. Keep us informed....

Don't forget the pics UU . It's the .

The Mad Hat Man said:

You will need to ascertain how the oil pressure sensor affects the lt side of the coil.

Do you have a spare oil switch, to try? If not they are only a couple of quid.

Good luck. Keep us informed....

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Don't have a spare oil switch, but, googling around it would appear its the same switch used in the 200 and 300tdi as well... part PRC6387

Anyone local have one kicking around? Seems that replacing that (given that they cost £2) is the easiest option to start with if we can get one.

Edit: Found a place which can get one in for midday...

Found a guy on the Northants4x4 club with a spare one, so, hopefully will be popping over to his to collect one then can get up to Rugby and have a go at fixing it for her.

Wow, LZIR is amazing! Thanks everyone

Bump is especially amazing 😉

Your time will come. Payback time.

Join up to LZIR.

I will help however and whenever I can. Bump is a Hero. It is now fixed and on my way to Wales 😀😀😀😀. Thanks everyone x

Sod the car - did he get the pics?

I think he deserves a beer or two to cover his fuel

The Mad Hat Man said:

Your time will come. Payback time.

Join up to LZIR.

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Is there any point joining tho if you're not a mechanic? - serious question.

Well done. Yes there is a point in joining if you can't fix the vehicle I am on there offering hot drinks tools work space and lifts for parts getting a little collection of spares aswell.

I can do collections and deliveries of parts, I make great cups of Tea and I can give people lifts if they need it x