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I have some further information, in the hope that someone may be able to assist:- The part I’m looking at is called a “Thermotime Switch”, its not the Temp. Sensor for the gauge, and fits vertically into the head. The part number I have identifed for it is EAC 1385. (tho’ the one I have...

Advice sought......... 1986 Petrol Manual Range Rover Classic. Last week it wouldn't start (typical, just when the snow arrived) At the weekend I towed it, and it started almost immediately. Drove it about 20 miles, stopping a few times, and it behaved fine. On Monday, with floods...

I think I've reasoned this out....... The "Fuel Cut-off valve" has two electrical terminals, and a vacuum pipe connected to the inlet plenum. It is actually a sensor, not a valve, detecting inlet manifold depression, switching when there is a high vacuum and signalling the ECU to turn off the...

I'm afraid I haven't gone away, I just had other things to repair....... It hasn't got better. However, I've found and checked the relay. I then tried to get to what I think is the shut off valve. Initially I found a couple of spade terminals behind the back of the head. Disconnecting a...

If I had any hair left, I’d be tearing it out!!! I have a 1988 3.5 EFI Range Rover. When cold, it starts almost instantly. When hot (15 minutes ticking over in drive) if the ignition turned off and then immediately key turned it might start again. Wait 5 seconds and try and it won’t start for...

Hi, I have a 1988 3.5 EFI. It has developed the most infuriating fault. Every 20 or 30 miles – maybe more, maybe less – it stops, like someone has turned of the ignition. Instant reaction is aim for the hard shoulder, turn on the hazards, slow down and wait. Usually before it has come to a halt...