1. elmer_d

    Discovery 300tdi?? info sought

    1/temp needle just below half way up 2/ dodgy clock maybe no thoughts if speed is reading correctly 3/use a key be more specific as to "sort out locks" If you mean press unlock and button moves a bit and drops again its your lock springs thread on this site sticky at top of disco section...
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    rear lights

    ependa on the relay already fitted mine made no difference, but it don't have the warning light tab so will not flash the console - standard Runit as well will swap if you want to stop the console warning light;)
  3. elmer_d

    rear lights

    side lights yes only if you have indicators do a search on here lots of rear light 300tdi threads yours is same as mine buy 200tdi rear cluster units and connect them in, same plugs so no wiring to do 20 mins and 4 knuckles late you have 4 side lights and 4 indicators
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    demister turns on brake lights???

    First place I'd check is the earth post behind the drivers side rear light cluster and work forward but as a test disconnect the rear demister and see what happens with brake lights etc. as storm sez if it worked before you soldered ok then you may have a got that slightly wrong
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    Interior light and light beep

    undo the single screw on the a pillar switch and take out the sliding switch then get a bit of wire and earth the wire on the back of the switch to a good earth go through the tests again with it earthed rear wiper works ? lights on - beeping ? keys in - beeping? if all above...
  6. elmer_d

    Disco 1 trafficators not cancelling

    Take nut off a few turns until there is a gap between nut and wheel then push the wheel from the back as near to the column as poss and hit the nut with a hammer NOT A BFH though!!!! as you'll damage nut / column the splines are tight and a bit of encouragement is needed or use a puller -...
  7. elmer_d

    300tdi tyres

    :behindsofa:
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    Windscreen Wipers Blades

    lidl are doing them next week LIDL
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    Rear wash wipe.

    As MHM has given the route, I would take the jet out of the rear wing and try it again open pipe, if its not been used in a while they can get blocked Flush the washer bottle out and send clean water through without the jet on that way it will eliminate every thing but the jet, as you can...
  10. elmer_d

    Would a wireless network affect the remote control

    YES YES YES may not be a wireless network, but something on the radio waves Does same to my disco AND triumph STR at tesco's in York and seen honda CRV and a couple of other cars being pushed away from under the canopy for the remotes to work properly not an issue on the bike, but attendants...
  11. elmer_d

    Disco 1 trafficators not cancelling

    there is a small plastic ring behind the steering wheel that breaks easily its about 2 cm long and fits right up to the wheel with 2 cut outs for the cancel ring on the column to check take the wheel off, and you will see a little "peg" where the indicator stalk is, put indicator on (move...
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    Head gasket gone/overheating

    What I would like to know is please: Is it likely it will need skimming? Might as well as the heads off, just to make sure its AOK unless you want to do it gain Not doing it could be a false economy What are the best gaskets or oversize gaskets I should use? OE laminated (layered) 4...
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    R reg Disco 1 300tdi key fob died

    mine went south on me a while ago got 3 off ebay I think £20 for 2, £8 for third, and had them coded in, £20 for that job now just use them in rotation to make sure they still work if you know some one with the kit get some off ebay and save the money
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    Handbrake problem or just me

    May I say been there done that --and a couple of times if you raised the lever all the way the ratchet mechanism has turned round from the ratchet plate loosen the centre console lift it up a bit and look under the hand brake lever (theres a area where it widens before going into console...
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    First Clutch change - BRITPART any good???

    Go for REALLY good quality VALEO = original equipment AP Lockheed Borg and Beck don't scrimp as you will be dropping the box again as mentioned false economy do it right first time
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    Brake vacuum pump

    The holding bolts are long enough to squeeze the pump at any point, so not necessary but as been said, it is easier to turn the engine by hand to reduce pressure than it is to tighten the bolts up your choice
  17. elmer_d

    how much to trust roof bars?

    I carried a double bed, not very impressive, but it was one of those electric raising ones, like a metal hospital bed, way over 50 kg and it worked fine for 20 miles across town. Wouldn't take it across Africa though
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    rear door speakers

    the rear speakers are a Subwoofer Amplifier and only has power to it when ignition turned on check that you have power first, fuse 3 10 amp in the facia fuse box light green orange wire is the starting point trace it through first there are only 3 wires from front to back, (well 2 wires and...
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    Disco 300tdi Head Gasket

    Do a search on here a few threads for head gasket did mine a couple of months ago, skimmed etc £200 tops A few standard must do's Laminated OE gasket, last a lot longer than pattern part use NEW bolts on head - some on here say you can re use them, but for £20 would you risk it, false economy...
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    What have you done to your Landie today.

    Changed the P gasket as it had starte to leak a bit