1. TD John

    sensor

    If you got a FBH then you got one! But it don't tell you what the temp is just turns the FBH on if it's cold enough. :D Maybe someone wiv unearthly skills will find a way to use the sensor to put a temperaturen readout on the speedo LCD? Any takers? :confused: Sounds a bit techernikel and off...
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    TD4 horn not working

    Can't work this one out either?? Rotary coupler 1+2 are Radio control loop (no earth) 3+4 are Horn circuit - +12v from horn relay via horn push to earth header. 5+6 used for CC - SET + RES when fitted. (no earth) Unless they routed the earth back to the header via one of the audio connectors I...
  3. TD John

    Intermittent Background Motor Noise

    Maybe it's the FL2 emergence of the EGR DUCK??? :confused: Check out Willo's thread for the video and soundtrack. :):)
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    Coolant temp sensor

    If you go that route you will need to select the sensor/switch you use carefully to get the cut-in temperature correct. :scratching_chin: The normal set-up uses the sensor to feed the ECU and the ECU drives the fans via a relay. I would fit a relay to switch the earth to the fan otherwise the...
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    Quick question over wheel weight.

    Just goes to show how much difference the tyre size makes to the rolling weight of the wheel! Or the accuracy of the bathroom scales?
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    CCU compatibility?

    Hi Disco - If your CCU & plip are from the TD4 I don't think they will help as the ECU and CCU are coded as a pair. Changing just the CCU and plip will not allow the 1.8 MEMS ECU to run. That's what the dealers charge you +££££ for, - without the use of a T4 they have you with your pants down...
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    CCU compatibility?

    Hi Stew, If you get the ECU and CCU with the original coded plip from a donor then you should be able to fit the set and away you go. That's what I did on my Rover 400 with the MEMS system. :) May work out a lot cheaper than new units and dealer recoding :eek::eek: You may find a few top end...
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    Reversing sensors and Flange tow bar

    Hi Mr K, I had the same problem. Some say they go on with no problem others have had problems.:confused: From what I read on here, the LR std bar with no frills (eg. bike rack mount) is ok but other makes that protrude further have been a problem? Any add-on is definitely a move in the wrong...
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    Cruise control - how does it work....?

    Hi Mr K, Start out under the dash by the brake and clutch pedals, all these type of systems on the manuals use the pedals as overrides to drop out the CC. You should have a switch or magnet operated switch on the clutch pedal somewhere (not an original) and probably an extra switch or extra...
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    Cruise control - how does it work....?

    Hi Mr K, Check out this one - if you have a TD4 then its oprobably a CAN bus type simmilar to this one. :cool: Most are of the same far east origin (TDK) and are badged in Europe with various names and interchangable stalk designs. ;) That's assuming that yours is a manual transmission - if not...
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    Very Strabge Central Locking / Immobiliser Issue

    Hi Vulcan, That worked for me on my Rover400, swapped ECU, CCU and new plips onto car for testing and then back afterwards (much later after finding faults - not due to CCU unfortunately). ECU - CCU are paired. Plips can be reprogrammed to CCU. Hope this helps. TD John
  12. TD John

    Face Lift Reversing Sensors

    Hi Harleydee, Just popped out and took a picy. :) Ours are standard factory fit. They are mounted on angled pods as you suspected. ;) TD John
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    Mrs Mings dungeon

    Err Mr Ming sir did you happen to note down the torque applied and the rotational speed achieved to obtain the 'uggggggg' :doh::doh: It would be a good starting point and take pride of place in MHM's data set. Was waiting for the dungeon to make another appearance - back to normality again...
  14. TD John

    steering wheel controls

    Hi Gary, Did the Synergy2 on ours last month. Unit has two sets of 'wires' (in flexi tubing) with two plugs on the end of each. One pair goes to the MAF the other to the High Pressure Fuel sensor. The wires are long enough to fit the unit somewhere over by the battery (cut a hole thro' the...
  15. TD John

    steering wheel controls

    Hi Gary, Re. Cruise Control - it ain't easy !! :( Other than the post I got suggestin' I use a 'bit of wood between the seat base and the go peddle' - got to admit tho' it is the cheapest option! :eek: Check out this fred -...
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    VCU mileage?

    Hi NI - searched the 2003 std Rave for VCU testing and found nowt. If your pc's gettin stuffed by Rave then your not doing it right. :confused: Mine runs by putting the cd in and starting the RAVE.exe file, starts acrobat4 from the disk anorl. Even runs like that from HD or a pen drive?? :)
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    TD4 Crankcase Breather/Depression Limiter VAlve

    That oily plastic bit looks like the old LR filter sponge and holder. Thats exactly the bit you were trying to get rid of by fitting the BMW part. Old system was nasty oily spongy thing that collected all the gunk and turned into an air blockage. Nice new shiny BMW thing looks like the vortex...
  18. TD John

    biggest tyre size

    Think it will depend on the sidewall spread (width) of the tyre on the rim. Only starting with less than 8mm on 225x55 and getting smaller as tyre gets taller !!
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    Wifes 2004 TD4 has lost power

    If when you tested with the turbo pipe off - it drove the same? Could be there's no boost pressure from the turbo - hence low power. Check to see if you are getting boost pressure when the turbo spins up. :der: Has been known for a turbo shaft to break or waste gate to get stuck hence no...
  20. TD John

    biggest tyre size

    Got std 225x17 Synchrones on ours and there is definitely less that 8mm betwen the inner sidewall and the front strut! And these are a fairly skinny sidewall bulge + low profile. When it goes to 235X18 they get even lower profile (and less bulge) IF the 235X75's sitting on 15" rims have a...