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 Fault codes discovered with GAP Tool |
Eric Caterpillar
 31st Jan 2025 2:58pm
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Forum: Faults & Fixes (L663) · Replies: 6 · Views: 952 · Subject: Fault codes discovered with GAP Tool |
My new toy has arrived earlier today, set it up and went straight to the car.
Checked for any fault codes - yes, I opened the 191 page pdf manual on GAP's website - but just curious if anyone has a ... |
| Newbie GAP success, but some questions |
Eric Caterpillar
31st Jan 2025 2:55pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 10 · Views: 1711 · Subject: Newbie GAP success, but some questions |
I believe the GAP tool stores the original settings so if you mess up, you can just hit "RESTORE" and everything will go back to factory settings.
I've just received my new GAP tool and w ... |
| Thoughts after four years of ownership and extended warranty |
Eric Caterpillar
25th Jan 2025 10:00pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 14 · Views: 2333 · Subject: Thoughts after four years of ownership and extended warranty |
I nod my head in appreciation. That's some proper mileage in a fairly short period of time.
How would you rate your Defender given such a high mileage? Wear and tear, interior materials, suspension ... |
| 55k Budget what to buy. |
Eric Caterpillar
25th Jan 2025 2:26pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 37 · Views: 4096 · Subject: 55k Budget what to buy. |
The Auto trader search for a Defender 110 from 2020 onwards returns this colour distribution:
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/31729/Screenshot_2025-01-25-13-18-07-569_com.brave.br ... |
| Thoughts after four years of ownership and extended warranty |
Eric Caterpillar
25th Jan 2025 2:12pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 14 · Views: 2333 · Subject: Thoughts after four years of ownership and extended warranty |
Why did you say the fifth and final year? LR website states it's up to 10 years/100k miles?
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/31729/Screenshot_2025-01-25-13-10-11-439_com.brave.brow ... |
| 55k Budget what to buy. |
Eric Caterpillar
24th Jan 2025 5:33pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 37 · Views: 4096 · Subject: 55k Budget what to buy. |
I will shamelessly use this opportunity to post a photo of my Defender's interior.
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/31729/IMG_20241031_133742.jpg
One of the reasons why I went f ... |
| Thoughts after four years of ownership and extended warranty |
Eric Caterpillar
24th Jan 2025 9:04am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 14 · Views: 2333 · Subject: Thoughts after four years of ownership and extended warranty |
| I bought my Defender with a view to keep it long term (also went for pangea green), therefore an extended warranty is something I will be getting at the end of the standard warranty. Think in the UK y ... |
| 55k Budget what to buy. |
Eric Caterpillar
24th Jan 2025 8:59am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 37 · Views: 4096 · Subject: 55k Budget what to buy. |
| Admittedly, I am not familiar with the previous Land Rover generations, but a short search shows multiple counts of SDV6 engine problems, the most numerous post-wise on other forums is the SDV6 cranks ... |
| 55k Budget what to buy. |
Eric Caterpillar
23rd Jan 2025 9:26am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 37 · Views: 4096 · Subject: 55k Budget what to buy. |
Not sure how suggesting to buy a BTL property helps the OP with the question?
Plus, where do you live to be able to buy two with a £55k deposit??
Just had a look at AT with Stacey's angle in mi ... |
| 55k Budget what to buy. |
Eric Caterpillar
21st Jan 2025 8:49am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 37 · Views: 4096 · Subject: 55k Budget what to buy. |
A good shout on the XS model spec, was looking at one as it had most if not all the extra options I would have liked.
However, I test drove a D250 and whilst it was ok in town/40/50 mph limit roads ... |
| 25MY Defender Gearbox Engagement Delay |
Eric Caterpillar
9th Jan 2025 9:48am
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Forum: Faults & Fixes (L663) · Replies: 184 · Views: 23575 · Subject: 25MY Defender Gearbox Engagement Delay |
Have been reading this thread with a lot of interest as I have a MY25 D350.
Can't say I've experienced any issues with the gearbox like the ones described by the OP, however, the Defender's gearbox ... |
| Intermittent starting failure |
Eric Caterpillar
19th Dec 2024 3:14pm
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Forum: Faults & Fixes (L663) · Replies: 36 · Views: 6159 · Subject: Intermittent starting failure |
Twice a week commute to work 23 and 24 miles each.
Then once a week dropping the daughter off to her class - 2x 8mileas each way.
Plus a run to on the motorway over the weekend 60ish miles.
T ... |
| Intermittent starting failure |
Eric Caterpillar
19th Dec 2024 3:06pm
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Forum: Faults & Fixes (L663) · Replies: 36 · Views: 6159 · Subject: Intermittent starting failure |
I did charge up the battery with a trickle charger and have been maintaining a similar routine, brake firmly pressed and push and hold the start button for 3 seconds.
Pivi pro update to the latest ... |
| Collection Inspection |
Eric Caterpillar
13th Dec 2024 9:29pm
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Forum: Faults & Fixes (L663) · Replies: 10 · Views: 1443 · Subject: Collection Inspection |
Good idea!
I would check the things that cannot be covered under warranty afterwards.
Transport damage to the paint, wheels and outside parts….
Paint damage from factory (Story to tell here…) ... |
| Collection Inspection |
Eric Caterpillar
12th Dec 2024 10:46pm
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Forum: Faults & Fixes (L663) · Replies: 10 · Views: 1443 · Subject: Collection Inspection |
Speaking from my recent experience, in no particular order:
- check seats for any stains, discolouring, wear etc.
- check the battery state (12V) if possible
- check for any excessive wind noise ... |
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