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My car has stopped talking to the plug in Fault code reader (via the plug by the drivers left foot) , does anybody have any likely places to start looking for the problem or any way of testing the plug to find the issue. The issue started with an abs problem, the car quite happily talked to...

When I press the brake pedal the light in the heated rear window switch comes on (dimly). I suspect this has something to do with my car no longer wishing to communicate with the garages diagnostic machine and my abs light being permanently on. I am making the assumption I have an earth issue...

Has he told his insurance company, it’s a modification away from the manufactures specification and some insurance companies will not allow it. Land rovers don’t follow the same rules as it’s expected for them to have off road tyres. We have Avon Ice tyres on my daughters car (sorry it’s a...

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Hold on there your first problem is the car MAY not stop at low speed. Now at the danger of upsetting the more technical people (and I would add far more knowledgeable then me) lets look at at the problem in simple terms; ABS is simply designed to stop your wheels from stopping or...

Buy and fit a replacement, it’s a very easy job to replace. Then buy the bearing and circlip from e bay and repair the old one as a spare. Removing the old circlip is a nightmare as its not designed to be removed without stabbing yourself at least twice with the screwdriver. If the...

My hazards cam on once, unexpectedly and then would not go off. Transpired the plastic bung in the top of the thermostat housing had split and was spraying water everywhere when under pressure. May not be the problem but worth a look or better still replace it with the brass type (and the...

I have no idea of the technical terms here so bear with me. My disco is an auto so the throttle cable is fly by wire, I had a problem of power dropping off and the rev counter dying. It would drop off just long enough to say ‘oh 5hit’ then come back to life. The garage said...

While on the jap import wiring subject Mines a 1996 Jap import, stripped the dash out to bypass the immobiliser spider thing. Its not there, had loads of differing answers but appears to be built into the ecu. Sean

thanks for all your help, now looking at e bay, appears cheaper to buy the entire back door than just the hinges. Sean

I would follow the suggestion of simply changing the headlight bulbs first, if that does not work try adding some spot lights. You will find a massive difference with just the new bulbs. I would question the heat generated inside the light by running dip and full beam. I used to run...

It probably would be, but the new hinges are around £50 each, the pins if I can find some possibly £1 each Sean

Rear Door Hinge pins Does anybody know if you can replace the rear door hinge pins (tailgate). 1996 Discovery 300tdi Thanks Sean

Start with the cheap stuff. If it works great connected to another car, chances are it’s the battery. If it’s still slow to start, try the (already suggested) jump leads from battery to starter motor (or as near as you can get). I fitted some heady duty cable from a couple of...

Spent a lot of time looking into tyres last year. Result Went for All terrains on my landy, Insa turbo ranger, great tyre, b*gger to balance but Craddocks have a great tyre fitter and he sorted. Used in snow and mud on last years Mac 4x4 and Very pleased with them. My daughters Suzuki...