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    Alarm comes on when starting

    Got an O2 TD5, In the course of checking the float switch in the coolant header tank I left the ignition on for some time. On turning on the ignition various warning lights descent, ride level ABS, red alarm etc came on. I locked & unlocked the car several times to clear the locking warning...
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    D2 TD5 Car won't start: Warning lights on:Downhill & ride yellows + 2 x flashing green

    The above lights stayed on when the ignition is switched on. The car has to be unlocked with the key - niether fob works. The rh front wheelarch was replaced an hour or so before this problem arose, Some hammering was involved - I'm wondering if this has affected the ECU which is mounted...
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    keyfob u/s

    Got an O2 D2 TD5. One of my 2 keyfobs no longer locks or unlocks the car. The red light comes on when either button is pressed. The battery is new - 3.25 volts. Advice please
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    D2 AIRCON u/s

    The shaft for the aircon compressor is not being turned by the pulley when the engine is running. The system has gas. There are 14.7 volts at the plug for the aircon clutch socket & there is a good ground connection. The clutch coil is 4 ohms. Is this normal? If so the electrics would appear to...
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    AirCon u/s

    My D2 TD5 02plate aircon isn't working - suggestions please for checks & lests & re - gassing if that's needed. The fan works properly - the air isn't being cooled.
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    Heater fan

    The heater fan on my 02 TD5 is not working. The fuse is ok. I searched online for advice & found this...
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    Td5 Auto box problem

    Last autumn the oil cooler started leaking & had to be replaced. The connecting pipes didn't lock properly & fluid was lost - this occurred 3 times before they were successfully fitted. Recently the gearbox has become sluggish to change up & requiring higher revs before going in to top. It also...
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    Car won't start - loud buzzing moise

    Yesterday I moved my D2 about 100 yards then stopped & switched the engine off & removed the ignition key. There was a continuous loud buzzing coming from the direction of the gearbox which only stopped when the battery earth lead was removed. It recurred as soon as the bty lead was replaced...
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    Disco 2 Electrics problem

    Just recently my O2 TD5 has started making intermittent warning bongs. sometimes coinciding with the radio turning off. The battery at rest is ~ 12.3 volts. ~This drops to 12v when theignition is switched on & the fuel pump is charging. The voltage shown by a cigar lighter port plugin varies...
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    Disco 2 Coolant loss.

    My 02 TD5 has been losing about 100ml/month until recently when it increased very substantially. Warning was given by a float switch I fitted in the header tank soon after I bought the car 21/2 years ago. During this recent cold weather the car does not warm up properly, even when set to full...
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    Disco 2 Auto gearbox failing

    02 TD5 auto after overheating problem caused by oil loss from the cooler. It now does only 30 max up a moderate hill, whilst empty, so the 'box will have to be repaired or replaced. I'm told there are additives which will briefly extend its life. Suggestions & comments please.
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    TD5 leaking front axle oil seal

    my 02 TD5 developed front axle leaks both sides. So far only the rh seal has been replaced, but it still leaks. Should the tophat shaped collar that fits inside the axle oil-seal be fixed to the half-shaft? The one on my car is loose & can be easily removed. If it should be fixed, suggestions as...
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    2000Disco TD5 running rough, now won’t start at all

    My mechanic & I are running out of ideas. Problem began with a clattering/rattling noise that built up over about 10 miles with some loss of power so car was recovered by breakdown truck. Tickover not as quiet as it should be, & rough. Some vibration noticeable. Noise increases dramatically when...
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    Disco 2 Ignition warning light

    Have had ignition warning light come on 2 or 3 times recently, about 20 - 30 minutes after starting. It was going on & off for spells of 2 - 5 minutes, then yesterday after several on- off periods it stayed on for the remaining 20 minutes of the journey. Today, whilst cold, the light went out...
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    D2 TD5 Split oil pressure sensor port

    Recently had engine oil pressure light come on so I rapidly stopped & had car recovered. A new pressure sensor was fitted but the warning light stayed on so the car was stopped within 5 seconds. The pressure switch was removed & the engine turned over briefly - no oil came out of the port...
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    ACE antirollbar link

    2001 TD5 Early Jan had to replace o/s antirollbar link - perished rubbers. Fitted a British Parts Stevenage replacement. A week ago I noticed a fluid leak from the flexible part of the pipe supplying o/s ACE ram & found the top of the a-r link had come out of its socket & allowed the a-r ram...
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    Disco 2 TD5 Power loss/misfire/white smoke

    Recently bought a 2000 TD5 with 119k. Shortly after, it overheated - blown bleed hose.(bodged by previous owner) Garage discovered & replaced fuel pump which had failed at the same time. A week later it started losing power when towing - garage identified & freed sticking wastegate. A week after...
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    New member - power loss/misfire/white smoke problem

    Recently bought a 2000 TD5 with 119k. Shortly after, it overheated - blown bleed hose.(bodged by previous owner) Garage discovered & replaced fuel pump which had failed at the same time. A week later it started losing power when towing - garage identified & freed sticking wastegate. A week...