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Thanks. I have noticed some chaffing of a white and green cable going to the fuel sensor. There is continuity between the white cable and the ground that runs alongside it. The white cable is energised when the engine is running - but not the...

BBS probably will not divulge the relearn OBD commands either, as it would hurt sales of their Sync tool !! Might be worth asking someone like Marty ? The actual comms uses K-Line ISO-9141 protocols (most likely same commands for any GEMS...

There aren't that many earth points and the loom behind the dash is accessible. The dash is easy to remove and if it means getting better access to solve your problem then it's worth it. It sounds like a short to me though but it may not be...

Last time I did an FL1 prop & VCU, we used 4 axle stands. Much easier then to access everything & easy to turn the wheels or prop.

Looking at other GEMS applications, the mobilisation procedure is the same regardless of BECM or other security system. Here's how it works in a Morgan: (see attached pdf.) So to use the GEMS ECU in another vehicle without security, your...

Yeah, one thing nobody in their right mibds want's me to do DIY is anything electrical. If you want it to work, not set anything on fire or kill you that is!

Couldn't agree more with the Terrafirma shocks, bloody awful as was their customer service after mine snapped, as yours did. The orange cellular Dynamic shocks from Britpart are a much better option...

Don't forget the AC drain tubes. They're easy to get at behind the side dash panel by your feet.

200Tdi Ninety Hi This is a new post - hoping that someone can advise me how to systematically troubleshoot a problem I am having with my 1986 200Tdi Ninety. Following an attempt to sort out a couple of issues........ [ - trying to wire up the...

My experience with terrafirma shocks and springs would say there no where near as good as ome stuff. Springs rust massively quick and shocks snap pins or leak fluid from new. Had 2 sets of terrafirma shocks replaced under warranty before ditching...

Hi all I have a 2011 Freelander 2 2.2 TD4, I am getting a intermittent miss fire when I pull at a junction or traffic lights, it does not happen all the time just now and again. When driving it runs fine, as stated just now and again when I pull...

I (personaly) don't think it's worth £800 You can get everything you need using Terrafirma springs and Britpart Orange shocks for less than 1/3 the price and (I think) it will last just as long and be just as comfortable/usable. Of course you...

Does anyone have any experience of OME Nitro Plus suspension kits?Just purchased a standard height kit to replace my tired old shocks and springs. Just interested in other peoples thoughts and experience/reviews. Many thanks in advance.

Hopefully not teaching you to suck eggs here! But the BCU/ECU will control the keys that are married up to the unit in the car! Not sure if your able to program the Rover key for your car though? Kev

You say that but we have had a few people come out with us before saying that the local club didn't follow the rules.

I have some on mine but don't know of anywhere to get replacements.

Sierrafery is on the money, as long as your immobiliser works, it ain’t getting stolen without a stupid amount of research, work and testing. You can’t even talk to the BCU with the immobiliser enabled, it may be old but it works as it should and...

Dunt try this at home

+1 its an easy job to by pass under bonnet

You've had your summer, nights are drawing in again, winter is on the way. Time to dig yer thermals out 😁

Rain has stopped after nearly a week. :oops: So much for summer I hope it gets better. Off out to mess about outside. No immediate jobs on that im aware off. :):)

I took everything apart again yesterday and inspected for cracks. As far as I can see there aren't any. I assembled the filter housing back onto the cooler out of the car to make sure I'd done it right and could see that the gasket was fitted...

Reminds me of when I was working in and around London Docklands on construction projects. The area got more than its fair share of bombs during ww2, about 25% of which never went bang. Location records of UXB's is very good, on some jobs we...

Although there is a bit of play I have seen worse. I'd be tempted to remove the drive flange and see if the nut behind it is done up properly. Over time the splines in the places where the half shafts meet the centre of the differential wear...

Might be worth talking to Les at Classic Rides North Wales or maybe MrSporty or even Marty_uk, although probably have to try Marty's forum to get hold of him. I think all three of them know how to capture the remote code and how it is then...

Managed to crank the scrapper and bleed the pipes. Car started but no throttle response. That's slooby's FIP. I suspect he may have had the pump top off! Tried the nuts again. Failed so put some Quiksteel on there. Might hold them in place if it...

Had a Puma since new in 2013 and also have a Series 1 88". Always interested in sources of useful information to keep them running.

Catching up ... slowly!

It's definitely coolant, the puddle is a bright pink. Guess I'll be off the road for a while!