my earth point was actually clean which surprised me. ive made up a lead for the earth wire and mounted the receiver inside the cabin, in the netting storage that is above the rear seats - should keep it out the moisture

Maybe search for a mobile mechanic in your area - if they can't do it they may know someone local who can?

A quick google found another company, they manufacture series chassis (if you've got £3k handy) and offer a fitting service clearly at extra cost. I read elsewhere on here that a D3 chassis replacement would be over £10k, different kettle of...

I opened up my receiver box to expose the printed circuit and left to dry in tub of dry rice. An overnight in airing cupboard had it operating again after refit.

Specsavers mate😂

I think he is meaning the hole on the inside of that.....

Funny looking hole - never seen a rust hole as neat as that... Are you sure it's not a pre-fabricated / design feature, e.g for access, or for drainage? How thick are the edges? if it's rust it will be like a jagged blunt razor blade, surely...

I'll have a look but my fingers are not as nimble or strong as they used to be, with arthritis hitting the joints :vb-groan2: My headliner is starting to sag so I'll maybe remove the whole thing for a recovering in the summer and have a proper...

Ah, didn't think of condensation - maybe I should have a look after tonight's frost :oops:

I'd say it automatically immobilised when you woke it up by reconnecting the battery - so you should have locked with the fob and opened with the fob, as first action after reconnecting. Mine sometimes ignores the remote fob... usually only after...

if running to help is a paying concern... 3 weeks... so 15 days labour (at £150 per day) is £2,250 plus parts to be supplied but let's say another £2,500 if the "helper" has to find the parts... Let's round it off to £5k for mates rates...

Not tried these personally but have you tried this company? Website looks good & says its a family team of 2, so might be busy... They do up to half chassis, based in Kenilworth, (google says 45 miles from you) and include a fitting...