1. FlatbedPilot

    Girlfriends Disco 2 Project/Crash Repair

    ABS light usually stays on after clearing the codes until you drive it. Should turn off after seeing good readings from the sensors.
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    Flat Bed Disco 2 Project

    I've read the MOT manual regarding lights and I'm confident my lights are fine but I'm going to fit extra reflectors anyway in the interests of safety.
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    Flat Bed Disco 2 Project

    Just a little update. The new hydraulic ram I ordered for the step arrived today so I fitted the step. Quite pleased with how this has turned out. The action is very smooth. Looks like it could have been an option.
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    D2 traction Control kicks in after Diff Swap.

    If the diffs had different ratios you'd know it pretty soon as the drive train would wind up and something would go bang. If you've driven it any distance with no mechanical issues then they're more than likely the same. As for the TC, do you still have the old axle? Maybe just swap the hubs...
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    Flat Bed Disco 2 Project

    I looked at the light clusters and they seem to have a red reflective strip alongside the indicators. However, mine are positioned horizontally which means these strips are angled down towards the floor and may not reflect light coming in from headlights behind very well. So I've ordered a pair...
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    Girlfriends Disco 2 Project/Crash Repair

    Are you getting ABS, hill descent and TC lights on the dash? You really need to do a code read to determine which sensors are at fault. This won't be diagnosed in the MOT, they'll just fail it for having the lights on.
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    Flat Bed Disco 2 Project

    Not sure. This is a full set of normal Disco rear lights so I think part of the clusters (the ones that would normally be vertical) have them. Easy enough to check. Is it an MOT requirement?
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    Flat Bed Disco 2 Project

    The Disco is finally MOT ready! Booked in for Thursday 23rd June. Since the last update I have: Fitted the A and B pillar trims. Fitted another new hub and sensor on the rear drivers side. I was having loads of trouble with fault codes and went through two more sensors before buying a...
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    Disco 2 Nanocom fault codes for wheel sensors.

    Just a quick update to tidy this subject up nicely. I've dragged myself into the 21st century and bought a multimeter. Just a cheap one but should do me for the basics. Changed the hub for a new one complete with new sensor and no more fault codes.
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    Disco 2 Inner wing repair

    As far as I can tell these are the only people currently doing anything for D2 inner wings.
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    Caster correction

    Caster corrected arms would be best if you can afford it. If you lift it that much you will also need to replace the panhard rod with an adjustable one as the original will be too short and pull the axle slightly to one side. Bending the standard arms will also have the effect of essentially...
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    Disco 2 Disco 2 Facelift Headlights

    I did end up biting the bullet and buying a 2nd hand pair. If I need to replace them in future I'll be reverting to pre-facelift headlights or mounting an off the shelf round headlight inside the case.
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    Disco 2 How do you fit the ****ing A pillar trims?

    Complete build thread here.
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    Disco 2 Disco 2 Facelift Headlights

    Thought I'd update this thread with a bit of info for anyone interested. It can be done but it breaks things. Having managed to prise apart a knackered unit I can see from how things are assembled inside that it was never meant to be taken apart again. The levelling motor was completely...
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    Disco 2 How do you fit the ****ing A pillar trims?

    And just like that, they went on. Tried again this morning and they both went on without a fight. Amazing what a good nights sleep and a calm demeanour can do.
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    Problems starting & limp mode

    I'd rule out the XY switch. The car won't crank if this is playing up.
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    Disco 2 How do you fit the ****ing A pillar trims?

    I kept all the clips and they are now correctly fitted to the plastic trim. I've given up for today. I'll get back on it tomorrow with a refreshed temper.
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    Disco 2 How do you fit the ****ing A pillar trims?

    Just like that. Looks easy. I've been doing this and it's just not seating.