No Power!!!!!!

@#$%... Mechanic just called... "M" & "S" blinking and can only move at 1st gear when he was gonna take the car to check fuel line pressure... Gonna have to sort this out first...

Here's a link that might help if your stuck with it:

Descent control [Archive] - Land Rover UK Forums

Have you got access to diagnostics for your other probs?

Thanks for the pointer...

Unfortunately no... the authorised dealer in my area no longer wanna accept my car and they are the only one with the diagnostic tool in my area...

Anyway, have asked my mechanic to look for the possible earthing problem...

Correction... have access to "Launch" and code says 'Vehicle Speed Outside bounds for cruise (Where Fitted) Active'.....

Any idea what that means?

There an XYZ switch on the auto box which can create problems. Here is a link:
td5 gearbox problem - Land Rover UK Forums

failing that, I would suggest you contact ashcroft transmissions - link here
Ashcroft Transmissions - they are extremely helpful!

ok will check...

Thanks...

confirmed xyz switch... have asked mechanic to move the A/C drain pipe while he's fixing the box... Why the name "XYZ" anyway?

Good question - any takers for an answer ?????????????????

Cylinders had grooves in them when we opened it up... Overhauled the engine and now response is much better... when on the move...

Standing start is still hopeless and downright hazardous as the acceleration from 0 is terrible...

Any suggestions??

Borneo TD5 said:

Cylinders had grooves in them when we opened it up... Overhauled the engine and now response is much better... when on the move...

Standing start is still hopeless and downright hazardous as the acceleration from 0 is terrible...

Any suggestions??

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I reckon the problems you are experiencing are down to poor diagnosis - in part due to the fact that your mechanic doesn't have the right diagnostic equipment.

I would recommend that YOU purchase something called a "NANOCOM", (computer terminal) costs about £220 and will interrogate all the main systems on your car to give an excellent diagnosis. Learn how to use it so that you can take control over the repairs to your car rather than a local mech who may not have sufficient experience/knowledge.

Incidently, do you ever get the two gearbox-related flashing lights (M&S) on the dashboard? This indicates a gearbox fault and usually puts the gearbox in "limp-home" mode. This mode means the 'box stays in 3rd gear only, so it would affect the vehicle performance significantly.

This problem is often caused by a failing battery, the gearbox ECU is very sensitive to lower than normal voltages.

It comes back to effective diagnosis, with which you will just throw money at the car and become dissenchanted.

thebiglad said:

Incidently, do you ever get the two gearbox-related flashing lights (M&S) on the dashboard? This indicates a gearbox fault and usually puts the gearbox in "limp-home" mode. This mode means the 'box stays in 3rd gear only, so it would affect the vehicle performance significantly.

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Thanks for the feedback... Will definately consider the Nanocom... where will I be able to get it?

As for the M&S light... it did light up a few months back but I couldn't remember if they were flashing thou (any difference?)...

the car can get up to 100Km/h and changes gear thou...

Borneo TD5 said:

Thanks for the feedback... Will definately consider the Nanocom... where will I be able to get it?

As for the M&S light... it did light up a few months back but I couldn't remember if they were flashing thou (any difference?)...

the car can get up to 100Km/h and changes gear thou...

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If it's changing gear it's not in 'limp-home' mode.

Re where to buy Nanocom, here are a few places:


Nanocom TD5 Diagnostic Tool inc Cables

Nanocom TD5 Diagnostic Tool - 4x4 Store

http://www.bearmach.com/downloads/PDFS/nanocom_advert_05b.pdf


Hope that helps

Dave

Thanks Dave...

Will contact them for quotes....

Tested the car today on a steep slope... it's ok when its moving but its a different story when it's stopped on the slope...

Even with pedal to the metal, the engine barely responded... The car will actually roll back 5 to 10 feet before it starts creeping forward ever so slowly until it gathers some momentum... then its ok....

Still waiting for the quote...

Borneo TD5 said:

Tested the car today on a steep slope... it's ok when its moving but its a different story when it's stopped on the slope...

Even with pedal to the metal, the engine barely responded... The car will actually roll back 5 to 10 feet before it starts creeping forward ever so slowly until it gathers some momentum... then its ok....

Still waiting for the quote...

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There is something very wrong there, mine takes off like a rocket even on hills.

I think the last owner put a curse on it...

Called Bearmach and Difflock but they both don't have Nanocom in stock...

Bearmach did mentioned that they do have HAwkeye... Is it any good?

Can't seem to find any info/comment in the forum...

Borneo TD5 said:

Called Bearmach and Difflock but they both don't have Nanocom in stock...

Bearmach did mentioned that they do have HAwkeye... Is it any good?

Can't seem to find any info/comment in the forum...

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Hawkeye is new, more expensive and so most people who want an electronic diagnostic tool go for Nanocom.

Borneo TD5 said:

Tested the car today on a steep slope... it's ok when its moving but its a different story when it's stopped on the slope...

Even with pedal to the metal, the engine barely responded... The car will actually roll back 5 to 10 feet before it starts creeping forward ever so slowly until it gathers some momentum... then its ok....

Still waiting for the quote...

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Hi I am new to this site and joined to find an answer to the exact same problem that you have. My disco will not reverse over a speed ramp from stop in normal ratio, mine is also a TD5 Auto, but is fine on the flat, I have to engage low ratio to back up any hills or go forward up any from standstill. Once it is moving it goes normal and flies on the motorway smooth and responsive to 80 mph and over, I was thinking that the gearing was mapped too high or that the clutch plates are slipping. I had the wiring loom replaced due to oil. In the short period I had it before new loom we lived in a flat area and never noticed. Any progress you make I would be interested in. Regards Paul

PaulTD5 said:

Hi I am new to this site and joined to find an answer to the exact same problem that you have. My disco will not reverse over a speed ramp from stop in normal ratio, mine is also a TD5 Auto, but is fine on the flat, I have to engage low ratio to back up any hills or go forward up any from standstill. Once it is moving it goes normal and flies on the motorway smooth and responsive to 80 mph and over, I was thinking that the gearing was mapped too high or that the clutch plates are slipping. I had the wiring loom replaced due to oil. In the short period I had it before new loom we lived in a flat area and never noticed. Any progress you make I would be interested in. Regards Paul

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Hi PaulTD5, my mechanic is now taking out the fuel pump and filter to see if they're clogged as the car did almost run dry the other day... further more... mine struggled to reach 100kmh (60mph?) on the flat... have ordered a Nanocom and hopefully we'll have a clearer picture once I get my oily hands on it.... ;p