| Author |
Message |
 Blown Fuse - interior light circuit |
Balvaig
 12th Sep 2022 8:16am
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 5 · Views: 2988 · Subject: Blown Fuse - interior light circuit |
You can blow the fuse just by changing the bulb  I did.
Just takes the slightest misalignment to short.
You should be ok if everything working again. |
| Starter motor removal. 2.4 TDCi |
Balvaig
10th Sep 2022 9:30am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 14 · Views: 8357 · Subject: Starter motor removal. 2.4 TDCi |
| There is a link somewhere on this site to the workshop manual, which may also help. |
| Door Seals and Pads |
Balvaig
9th Sep 2022 8:27am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 2620 · Subject: Door Seals and Pads |
The seals are just a push fit, and can be removed and refitted as necessary.
On the originals there is a metal insert which grips the seam.
Fitting starts at the top and you lightly stretch the seam ... |
| Injector stretch bolts & new seals. |
Balvaig
2nd Sep 2022 8:27am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 9 · Views: 5592 · Subject: Injector stretch bolts & new seals. |
Exact wording copied from page 579 of my electronic version.
The heading helpfully states “ Removal steps may contain installation instructions”
To add further confusion the Haynes manual stat ... |
| Injector stretch bolts & new seals. |
Balvaig
1st Sep 2022 10:08pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 9 · Views: 5592 · Subject: Injector stretch bolts & new seals. |
From the 2012 workshop manual.
NOTE: Note the position of the fuel injector clamp.
NOTE: Re use bolt only once
Torque stage 1: 6Nm, Stage 2: 360°
Hope this makes sense
Xxx. Possible co ... |
| Running In Oil |
Balvaig
23rd Aug 2022 8:20am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 11 · Views: 3292 · Subject: Running In Oil |
Of all the modern cars I have had from new, including Discoverys and Defenders none have recommended running in oil.
I would be concerned that out of spec running in oil could do much more damage t ... |
| Puma Front ABS Sensor |
Balvaig
17th Aug 2022 6:24pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 7 · Views: 2237 · Subject: Puma Front ABS Sensor |
| The workshop manual for 2012 on requires a new sensor bush to be fitted after removal of the sensor. Refitting is by applying anti seize grease and pushing fully home. |
| Number Plate Light wiring |
Balvaig
4th Aug 2022 10:05am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 2942 · Subject: Number Plate Light wiring |
Generally if you connect an LED the wrong way, it does no harm, it just doesn't work.
Always best to use a multimeter on the existing wiring to determine 12v and negative. LR are renowned for not fol ... |
| Headlights still on warning buzzer |
Balvaig
3rd Aug 2022 10:50am
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 9 · Views: 4021 · Subject: Headlights still on warning buzzer |
My 2015 XS has a warning chime when the headlights are on and the door is opened.
According to the workshop manual, from 2012 models onwards have a warning sound .
I cannot find how this is achi ... |
| Unusual DPF fault fixed |
Balvaig
30th Jul 2022 3:02pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 17 · Views: 10142 · Subject: Unusual DPF fault fixed |
Unfortunately your local specialist misled you. The orange and red DPF lights are warning lights indicating a problem. They do not come on during normal passive or active regeneration.
Little wonder ... |
| Assembling an in-car toolkit, advice welcome. |
Balvaig
13th Jul 2022 4:00pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 46 · Views: 15204 · Subject: Assembling an in-car toolkit, advice welcome. |
I can almost guarantee that whatever tools or spares you carry, when you break down and need them you will not have the one you need.
Breakdown recover is always handy. |
| 343 |
Balvaig
13th Jul 2022 8:10am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 7 · Views: 2829 · Subject: 343 |
Great car for him to learn on. Almost no electronics and so easy to repair. Hope basic spares are still available.
Had two back in the 80’s with no real problems. Seem to recollect that there was a ... |
| A Better License Plate Mount |
Balvaig
12th Jul 2022 7:28pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 29 · Views: 9108 · Subject: A Better License Plate Mount |
| Most UK licence plates are now stuck on with double sided tape. No need to drill holes, no vibration and generally not much paint damage. |
| Land Rover Experience day |
Balvaig
8th Jul 2022 10:00am
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Forum: Orders 2022MY (L663) · Replies: 3 · Views: 2374 · Subject: Land Rover Experience day |
Go and enjoy the experience.
I went two weeks ago to the Scottish centre and had a great afternoon out in their only Defender ( the other three were in for repairs - mainly electronics)
I have n ... |
| Windscreen Blocks Recommendations Please |
Balvaig
28th Jun 2022 8:14am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 2226 · Subject: Windscreen Blocks Recommendations Please |
When I refinished mine I tried two gaskets. The rubber type distorted, so I used the original type hard cardboard sort.
To avoid leaks I filled all cavities with clear Dinitrol and both faces of the ... |
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