Recent content by blue_cheese

Thanks for checking that out. I'll order a replacement one. Car still starts and drives, so I suppose it's not anything critical. I've not noticed anything stop working though.

I've just been out to take a picture of the fuse box diagram: RL10, bottom centre, is the one I'm missing. Anyone got a Thor they can double check?

I probably didn't get all the old oil out, I'll give it a run and check the levels again Fusebox lid shows a picture of an engine with an electrical bolt through it. Don't have a picture unfortunately! Imagine an EML with a lightning bolt. Next up.

Ignition key doesn't fit the glove box either, so hoping the door and glove box are for the same original key. Changed the oil today, was blacker than the night. 5L of fresh 20w-50 gone in. The old filter put up quite a fight. The garage mentioned some of my relays were looking a bit burnt out...

I've just seen the price of the Mk3/Green receivers, so much for such a small device! So I've got a key which only fits the ignition barrel, and a door lock with no key. What's the sensible way forward? Replace the door lock cylinder with a simple one for emergency use?

Update: They pushed the car out of the garage and it started to behave normally again. Keyfob works and engine starts. Perhaps an issue with RF interference. It's now sitting pretty on my drive 😊 I'll have to check if I have the updated RF receiver fitted, and buy one if not.

Luckily there's no risk of getting locked out because the driver's door has never locked properly. I've also got one of those inflatable cushions and a metal hanger just in case 😆 Ideally I'd like to get a new lock barrel and key (flip preferably) made, is this a dealer only job?

I don't live this way by choice, this car has a to do list from here to the moon that I'm slowly tackling 😆

Problem with pushing is there's a few ramps to overcome, and the guys at the garage were quite busy with other cars so I don't think they'd be too happy about spending time on mine now that I've paid the bill. I held the key fob right up to the RF receiver box after disconnecting the antenna...

Hi all, My 1999 has finally passed its MOT! But the garage said they can't start the car anymore. Dashboard says engine disabled. Was working yesterday, but not today. Dash and radio still light up, so don't think it's a flat battery. I've encountered this before, and I just locked and...

It is booked in with a LR indy tomorrow, just wanted to check ahead of time. Current MOT station told me it wasn't going to pass either way if it had no cats

Is this the right set of cats for a 1999 Thor?: https://www.dieselparticulatefilters2u.co.uk/land-rover/7009-land-rover-range-rover-46-01-97-02-01-catalytic-converter-bm90737.html

That's good to know. I'm back at square one then - assuming the MOT station won't fail it for missing cats, what's the usual process of diagnosing high emissions? I'm going to have them check the voltages on the O2 sensors today to see if they're reasonable.

Is it possible to pass the emissions test without the cats?

Failed on emissions I believe, no mention of cats in the results: Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default...