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  1. matthew2riches

    Indicator Stalk

    Hi all, Next problem with the disco td5 :o The headlights will turn off when flicking from dipped to main and all sorts of stupidity! We've put it down to the indicator stalk as the exact same thing happened on my transit not so long ago! Now there are 2 types of stalk from what eBay...
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    Oil Pressure Sensor TD5

    Hi all, Been loving the TD5 for the past few months and not had to fix anything on it just of late :D However....... a couple of flickers of the oil light this morning so stopped driving it immediately (I was only 100 yards from home). It is a 2000 disco TD5 so one of the ones affected...
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    Reprogramming TD5 BCU / BCM

    I have a td5 discovery that has had some real issues with temperamental indicators/hazards, lights, immobiliser, door locks, etc... Started off with a few bits and bobs going wrong and has now gradually got worse to the point now I have a flashing odometer showing the clocks and BCU are now out...
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    TD5 Wheel Hub (Front)

    My friends hawk eye pro threw up a fault of front n/s wheel hub fooked the other week so finally got round to replacing it today. ..... The issue is now after replacing it, i still have the 3 amigos! Do the faults need clearing on the hawk eye as I thought they self reset on evey ignition...
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    Front Propshaft Snapped

    Hi all, I had a front prop snap on the TD5 Sunday and have only just got round to looking at it. I have ordered a new prop and that is all ok but the flange on the diff is destroyed. Just wondering if this flange was the same as what goes on a disco 1 diff as I have 3 or 4 kicking about...
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    Commercial Fire Alarm Testing

    So I have just started testing weekly another building onsite and it has fitted old style Howler call points with this test key..... Could anyone recommend the correct test process in terms of getting the glass to drop and step up again without too much hassle? Did them today and...
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    After A Torch

    Ok, now it is dark (can't see in the dark).... I need a torch - a very good torch. Needs to be used on the farm, when offroading and just general lighting when up in the roof laying cables, etc... Got up to £150 to spend. Looking at high powered LED. Quite a few on the market and deffo...
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    Road Fund Cost For 2004 - 2006 110 Defender?

    Bit of a funny question but what would the tax band be for road fund on a 2004 - 2006 defender 110 diesel? My bosses Hilux sits at over £400! a year!!
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    Door Locks Gone All Funky

    So the first niggle with the TD5 (bar the leaking sunroofs) are the funky locks it has developed. It locks ok on the key. It doesn't unlock the drivers front door on the key (all other doors unlock). It doesn't lock when the button on the dashboard is pressed (all other doors lock). It...
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    Southdown Snorkel

    I have my southdown snorkel for sale - 200 or 300tdi discovery 1. Consists of moulded wing part, air ram scoop, stainless steel pipe (professionally sprayed black - does have a few marks as you'd expect), brackets, 300tdi air box as well as wire coiled pipe pre-sealed to box and jubilee clip to...
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    Breaking whole land rover 300tdi discovery

    The whole lot is up for sale bar the engine as it has blown the HG and cracked the head. I have now acquired a TD5 disco and have use of puma 110 fender so no longer need to worry about fixing it so it is up for breaking instead! Major bits available now. GALVANISED CHASSIS (see separate add...
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    Galvanised Chassis For Discovery 1

    Due to my recent purchase of a Discovery 2 I am breaking my Discovery 1. Any useful parts I can use on my disco 2 will be transferred, the rest is for sale. As the chassis is different so therefore it is up for sale. This started life as a chassis from an almost new discovery that suffered...
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    Rear Bumper End Caps New Genuine Land Rover Disco 1

    These were a spare set I purchased from Land Rover in Halesworth for my 300tdi Discovery 1. Genuine Land Rover. Just shop soiled with dust really as these have been stored in my workshop for about 8 months. £55 delivered anywhere in UK. Or £50 collected from Ipswich. :)
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    BRAND NEW Clear Front Indicators Discovery 1

    I purchased these as a spare set for my Disco 1 but as I have now bought a Disco 2 they are up for sale. This is just for the light unit. No bulb holder is included. These have been boxed since purchase and never used. Just need a clean as a little dusty from sitting in my shop waiting for...
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    265/75/R16 Tyres of Modular Rims

    I have a set of 5 tyres. BFG x3 and General Grabber AT2 x2. 265/75/r16. 4 are on modular rims. One BFG is just the tyre as a spare. So to confirm this is 5x tyres and 4x modular rims for disco 1, rrc, defender, etc... They have had a little offroad use green lanes really. They've not been...
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    TD5 Disco Back Seat Problem

    My disco td5 rear seat behind passenger front seat will fold flat but won't fold forwards (over against the back of the front seat). The cable has snapped and it is impossible to pull and is seized solid. Anyone know the procedure to free the seat and get it up so I can then fix a new...
  17. matthew2riches

    Very, very HOT!!

    I thought I'd try here but I think I already know the answer (hgf).... Driving around town normally temp is fine. Hit the A roads for a little while and sometimes the temp will rocket right up to the red, slow down and it'll drop back to normal. Sometimes it will, sometimes it won't...
  18. matthew2riches

    Fookin Death Wobble

    Just a bit of a vent (and to also look for advise)..... Took land rover off road a few weeks ago. Drove it back from where we were offroading to home which is about 50 miles. No worries (apart from autobox dumping oil). Last few days have had the death wobble around 30-40mph. No worries I...
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    Would Low Auto Box Fluid Cause Check Engine Light?

    1998 auto edc Discovery 1.... Would low auto box fluid cause the check engine light to come on? I have been having real issues the past few weeks. It will drive but the engine light is constantly on from the word go..... before the engine is even started! It is like it is in some form of...
  20. matthew2riches

    Yet Another Issue.... Check Engine Light

    Hi all, Really getting annoyed now - it is ****ing me right off :mad: Driving though town at 25mph, about 2 miles into journey and engine light comes on and stays on - will not extinguish. Seems to drive ok with no problems. Any ideas? I have put a new battery and alternator on it as...
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