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RANGER1312

Member Since: 04 Feb 2018
Location: Fylde Coast
Posts: 125

Introduction & Quick Query re. Connector

I've introduced myself in the main section but thought I would just pop into here to post a quick hello as knowing Landy's I'm probably going to be in this section a lot

I recently purchased a Defender 90 Td5 and have been researching various aspects of ownership on this forum and loved the community spirit so much I thought I'd join up!

I've previously owned a Discovery 1 300tdi and 2 Discovery 2 Td5s, this is my first time owning a Defender and so far loving it

Thought I would post a couple of pics of our E.A.T. or Epic Adventure Truck as it has become known as by the kids!

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It was originally a blue pickup with a white roof which has been converted to a CSW and retrofitted with Exmoor Trim XS heated seats prior to being purchased by myself and I intend to continue with the project.

Please could anybody advise what this connector situated beneath the cubbybox maybe for?

Apologies if the above is in the wrong section, I didn't just want to post for information without first introducing myself to everybody.

5th Feb 2018 9:30pm

james975

Member Since: 07 Nov 2009
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 53

It's odb port for plugging a diagnostic computer into
Cheers James

5th Feb 2018 9:34pm

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11327

That's the diagnostic socket.

What year is your truck? Darren

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5th Feb 2018 9:34pm

RANGER1312

Member Since: 04 Feb 2018
Location: Fylde Coast
Posts: 125

Thanks for the speedy replies, I'm guessing I want to be tucking that away then?

It's a 2001 model.

5th Feb 2018 9:39pm

bankz5152

Member Since: 02 Feb 2017
Location: South London/North Kent
Posts: 2217

Fine leaving it where it is. Diagnostic port as said

5th Feb 2018 9:42pm

RANGER1312

Member Since: 04 Feb 2018
Location: Fylde Coast
Posts: 125

Thanks guys, to be honest I'm more paranoid about it still being where I left it, can't see anybody fixing it out of the goodness of their hearts

5th Feb 2018 9:47pm

4RF RDS

Member Since: 19 Jul 2015
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 980

2000 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Epsom Green

If you have the ability to turn a wrench its worth picking up a scan tool like Nanocomm or a cheapo like iCarsoft 930 to plug into that and tell you which ABS sensor or MAF or some such thing to look at. 👍 It is also worth securing the OBD plug rather than lay there and let it fill with dust, dirt, grime and such.

I anchored mine to the bittom of my cubby (which is alos raised to house the sub woofer).

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5th Feb 2018 11:31pm

RANGER1312

Member Since: 04 Feb 2018
Location: Fylde Coast
Posts: 125

Hi 4RF RDS,

I can do basic jobs usually by figuring everything out however I have 2 brother-in-laws who are mechanics so investing in a Nanocom or alternative may be a good thing!

Looks like you have mounted yours through your cubby box?

5th Feb 2018 11:42pm

4RF RDS

Member Since: 19 Jul 2015
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 980

There is a little metal frame the plug is supposed to snap into. Your was removed when the wonderful sound insulation system was put in. I cut my little frame and then screwed it onto the bottom of the cubby. I took a couple more pics which show it better. Hope this helps osme

Cheers

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6th Feb 2018 12:28am

RANGER1312

Member Since: 04 Feb 2018
Location: Fylde Coast
Posts: 125

That's brilliant, thanks

6th Feb 2018 7:47am

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