Recent content by Ian.V

Thanks for that. I remember before washers were standard in all cars I fitted a system in my MGA and the bottle was inside the car. I used to put meths in it during the winter and I almost became addicted to the smell. Lovely

Ayup All Just refitting screen washer tank after washers failed on TD5 This was due to what I can only describe as a layer of frog spawn (without the tadpoles) in the bottom of the tank. Maybe I used a cheap or very old additive sometime. My question is, why are the original non return...

I thought I’d leave it a few days before posting the outcome. I removed the switch about a week ago and not finding any wiring faults, I just gave the plug and the switch contacts a good squirt of contact cleaner and it’s behaved itself ever since. I feel extremely fortunate that it was nothing...

I think you’re both right about it being the actual switch. I had to go out this afternoon and while I was waiting to pick the wife up I had a play with the loom at the rear of the switch and when I arrived home it worked ok. I’m sure by tweaking the loom at the switch end wouldn’t have moved...

Only code was U2002 'General Switch Fault' I presume that indicates a wiring fault anywhere between the switch and the module?

No screeching noises just seems to operate normally as soon as the ignition key is removed. Will check codes at the weekend. Thanks

Thanks for that. That's my weekend taken care of then

Hi All Just thought I’d pose the question before I have time at the weekend to investigate. My Disco3 has developed a fault in the parking brake system whereby on applying the brake I get the orange and red lamps flashing and the brake doesn’t come on until I remove the ignition key, then all...

Thanks for all that plus the wiring diagrams. I think maybe I wasn't clear regarding the fuse. Initially I was hoping it was a blown fuse but as I said things are rarely that simple, the fuse was ok but I was just wondering what would have blown it if it had.

Blimey my brain hurts after all that NPG, but thanks for such a comprehensive reply. Also thanks to all who contributed to this thread. As a last and probably silly question Under what circumstances, other than a short, would the alternator 5amp fuse have blown?

Problem solved by going back to basics!! I think I was over-thinking the possible causes due to the scenario. I decided to clean the battery terminals even though there was very little sign of corrosion. Vaselined and replaced and tightened. Light goes out!! Incidentally to answer Kermit’s...

I can't believe that this has damaged the alternator. Maybe I should buy a BMW

I was surprised myself, particularly as I had to make an urgent journey of around seven miles with the battery light on. Fired up ok this morning but testing with a volt meter confirms it’s not charging. I was hoping it was the alternator fuse but of course we’re never that lucky are we!! Anyone...

Thanks Lynall I'll try those options tomorrow

Good evening electrical wizards ( and everyone else) I inadvertently left the ignition on for two hours on a Disvcovery 3. Started ok but battery light now permanently on. I presume something very expensive has burnt out? Any help much appreciated.