Recent content by rotterM

So, been quiet for a bit, but felt it may be relevant for somebody else to say that the issue is fixed and what I did. Lighting I previously mentioned was fine. In short (excuse the pun!!) My issue seemed to be mainly around rubbish wiring thanks to previous custodian of the defender as well as...

By live ignition I mean that the engine does not switch off when the ignition is moved to the off position and the key is removed all together. The latest today (as above) is that the engine WILL switch off but only if the indicator is used (left or right) or the hazards are switched on. That...

Progress update... Discovered that the live feed is broken by switching on either indicator, so I was assuming there's a bad earth somewhere in the lighting circuit, but noticed when I pulled the key out that I didn't hear the usual click from the igntion switch. Could that be the issue?? May...

Something dawned on me this morning, I fixed a sidelight on Saturday that needed re-wiring. I didn't have time to test the circuit and simply went as far as 'Does touching tis wire to this wire make it work!?' 🤦‍♂️ At the same time, I also noticed that my spot lights on the bumper stopped...

Hey marjon, Yeah, starting to get pointers to check relays and the related circuit over the ECU itself. Which is reassuring tbh.

Tested that. All tested ok

Just reading through other posts. Could oil in the harness side cause the issue, even if there is no visible oil at the ECU end?

Just reading through other posts. Could oil in the harness side cause the issue, even if there is no visible oil at the ECU end?

Hi all, I think I have an issue with my ECU, but would love second and third opinions from brains much more experienced than mine. Today the old girl had a nearly flat battery and a live ignition, even with no key in the ignition. She started fine when jumped and ran fine as well. When looking...

I forgot to say, when the engine is bump started it starts and runs fine, just won't switch off.

Hey all, Long time watcher, first time poster. I have a td5 defender that until this morning was (surprisingly) working fine. Today however I was faced with a nearly flat battery and a live ignition, even though there was no key in. After much head scratching, wire checking etc I came up with...