| Author |
Message |
 Dim Dip |
Clive
 9th Aug 2023 2:03pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 54 · Views: 46610 · Subject: Dim Dip |
The dimmer resistor on my Td5 was tucked in on the inner wing around or a little in front of the air intake on the right side front wing, same as the Puma.
Mine is a right hand drive car, I'm not sur ... |
| TD5 turns over but won;t fire |
Clive
31st Dec 2021 5:32pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 2 · Views: 708 · Subject: TD5 turns over but won;t fire |
I had a similar problem with mine a while ago, it would usually start eventually though.
In my case it was caused by a faulty starter motor, (not sure if it was worn motor brushes of shorted turns ... |
| Break inertia switch circuit to disable Defender |
Clive
4th Nov 2021 5:42pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 48 · Views: 27819 · Subject: Break inertia switch circuit to disable Defender |
Hi, I'm still here although I've sold my Defender now.
PM incoming |
| highway code |
Clive
15th Jul 2020 8:23pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 19 · Views: 4675 · Subject: highway code |
Biggest issue is you arent taught to drive, meerly how to pass the test. Then let loose on the world! ...
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... How this person ever gained a license I'll never know
From here possibly :whist ... |
| Erratic fuel gauge |
Clive
6th Feb 2020 10:22am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 10 · Views: 7234 · Subject: Erratic fuel gauge |
| Mine is still doing the same, after 4 years it's not got any worse, it only reads empty shortly after completely filling the tank and then goes back to normal after I've used a gallon or so, (apart fr ... |
| TD5 Crank but no start |
Clive
16th Jan 2020 3:29pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 6199 · Subject: TD5 Crank but no start |
Thanks to all who replied - problem solved 
It was the starter motor causing the problem, replaced it today and now it starts instantly on the first flick of the key 
Happy bunny ... |
| TD5 Crank but no start |
Clive
11th Jan 2020 1:46pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 6199 · Subject: TD5 Crank but no start |
| Cheers Gazman, I already looked at earth connections and suchlike so I've been thinking along those lines myself for a while, I have tried the bump start trick and yes, it seems to start straight away ... |
| TD5 Crank but no start |
Clive
10th Jan 2020 8:49pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 6199 · Subject: TD5 Crank but no start |
Yes I would imagine so, clutching at straws really.
I've got the "noisy crank signal" issue with mine and looking for inspiration  |
| TD5 Crank but no start |
Clive
10th Jan 2020 7:24pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 6199 · Subject: TD5 Crank but no start |
An old thread now I know, but I'm just wondering if you resolved your starting problems?
Or even still a Defender owner  |
| [Wanted] Land Rover Defender Tomb Raider |
Clive
18th Jun 2019 8:54pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 15 · Views: 5797 · Subject: [Wanted] Land Rover Defender Tomb Raider |
| My Son has a 110 Tomb Raider he's selling, it's a tidy one very recently fitted with a new galvanised chassis, all the doors have been replaced with the more recent TDCI ones, the wheels have been ref ... |
| Retrofitting high level brake light |
Clive
2nd May 2019 4:45pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 12 · Views: 5492 · Subject: Retrofitting high level brake light |
| If you're not too fussed about fitting an original part, with a little imagination and access to some scrappers, the possibilities are endless. I fitted a brake light from a Hyundai something, (I thin ... |
| Electric vehicles - saving the planet? |
Clive
2nd May 2019 11:32am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 35 · Views: 7927 · Subject: Electric vehicles - saving the planet? |
| Personally, I believe that anything we do in this country will have virtually no effect on Co2 emissions in global terms, while there are massive cargo ships out there using their fuel in tonnes per m ... |
| Electric vehicles - saving the planet? |
Clive
23rd Apr 2019 12:57pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 35 · Views: 7927 · Subject: Electric vehicles - saving the planet? |
Maybe not entirely relevant to the Defender range just now - but an interesting read.
I'm not too sure if the numbers really stack up but if they're even anywhere near, it all adds up to a big scam.
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| 2020 Defender main discussion thread |
Clive
23rd Apr 2019 9:37am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 5259 · Views: 1486647 · Subject: 2020 Defender main discussion thread |
| Obviously, the big driver for the hybrid type setups is the ever-tightening emissions regulations which seem, currently at least, to lead into this "form over function" trend, I guess it's a ... |
| 99 relay issues |
Clive
12th Apr 2019 3:43pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 1 · Views: 1221 · Subject: 99 relay issues |
| Assuming the wipers park normally with the original relay in, it sounds to me like you've got a faulty 99 relay. |
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