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The TD6 is the same unit they use in the X5 but Land Rover have tinkered with it. The L322 is a BMW in Land Rover clothing to the extent that my CD changer is playing up and I found BMW stickers all over it.

The cycle carriers are 'Fapa Velo' they fit roof bars from 30 - 80mm wide. I have attached a link that takes you to a website advertising them. Fapa VELO 30-80mm bike carrier - FP270 I fit them by dropping my suspension and standing on the rear wheels. When lifted up into position you...

After I stopped chuckling at Treworgey's comment I thought I would add my experience. I have a 2002 TD6 and wanted to upgrade the standard 18" alloys. I read several different articles on internet of the experiences of those that had changed to 20" plus alloys encountering problems with...

I have an L322 and for the same reason looked at fitting a tow bar myself but found that anything other than Land Rover supplied tow bar systems involved cutting the rear bumper so check carefully before you buy! I wasn't prepared to pay what I felt was silly money Land Rover wanted for a tow...

In respect of the display message 'HDC inactive'. I have and still do occasionally get the same message. I took the vehicle to a Land Rover dealer and was informed it was a common problem particularly when the vehicle is started from cold and more so during cold weather. The dealers have it...

Hi Everyone, Anyone had their TD6 chipped? Would appreciate some advice from those who have. What were the results performance / economy? With hindsight would you do it again?

Have you reset your computer display on each trip? in order to double check your own figures :confused: If so your mileage is very poor! As you have only had it for two weeks I'd be taking it back to the garage I bought it from? and get them to check it out!

I have a 2002 TD6 and with a light right foot have had it displaying 32 mpg (on one occasion) at worst have had it as low as 19 mpg (on autobahn cruising at 100mph) averages daily commute 26 - 28 mpg. How long have you had it? How have you worked out your figures?