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| donmacn Member Since: 07 Nov 2017 Location: Nth Scotland Posts: 1829  |
I have a Tdi and though I know the top dash panels are different on the Td5, I'm sure the lower dash/duct is the same (?).
In which case the answer is yes, you will need to remove the dash, and lower duct so that you can remove the top of it and replace the cable. The only exception might be if the cable snapped outside the duct, or if it's just come loose from the grub screw at the lever? Even if you had speakers, the "heater section" is enclosed/separated from where the speakers normally go, and you'd get no access that way. Donald 1994 Defender 300Tdi 110 SW - owned since 2002 - 230k miles and going strong (The 'rolling restoration' or tinkering thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic58538.html ) 2000 Range Rover P38 4.0L V8 in the past.. RR classic - fitted with 200Tdi 1984 RR classic - V8 with ZF auto box 1993 Discovery 300Tdi not to mention the minis and the Type 2 VW camper... |
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12th Dec 2023 1:20pm |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5743  
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Thanks Donald. Just what I feared might be the case.
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Pretty sure the cable has snapped either in the cable tube or at the other end. - but I will be double checking before I commence operation dash board removal 1999 Defender TD5 110 Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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12th Dec 2023 2:31pm |
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| donmacn Member Since: 07 Nov 2017 Location: Nth Scotland Posts: 1829 |
Yeah, it's a pain isn't it.
I reckon I've been there four or five times over the years, in my car or others. As I'm sure you know, it's not really difficult in any way, just 'complicated' and with so many self-tappers to undo, and always the risk that disturbing old wiring can cause problems - which you won't know about till you've put everything back together again! If I know I've to "go in" that far I tend to have a wee think about other things that need doing, or even might need doing in the near future. Maybe an electrics upgrade or whatever. It might mean bringing some stuff forward, but at least you'll avoid further unnecessary work. Donald 1994 Defender 300Tdi 110 SW - owned since 2002 - 230k miles and going strong (The 'rolling restoration' or tinkering thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic58538.html ) 2000 Range Rover P38 4.0L V8 in the past.. RR classic - fitted with 200Tdi 1984 RR classic - V8 with ZF auto box 1993 Discovery 300Tdi not to mention the minis and the Type 2 VW camper... |
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12th Dec 2023 3:09pm |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5743
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I was thinking what else while in there and the immediate one is wiper spindles. 1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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12th Dec 2023 4:10pm |
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| 4RF RDS Member Since: 19 Jul 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 898  
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If you are doing spindles might as well do the rack as well… kind of easy and inexpensive to clean up all the slack.
Food for thought. Good luck  2010 Range Rover MkIII Autobiography Super Charged (Idris)
2003 Range Rover Mk III (Desmond FitzWilliam) 2000 Defender 110 CSW TD5 (CTX) 1992 Range Rover Classic (Lizzy) 1972 Series III 300 Tdi (Stanwood) 1967 MGB GT Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats. H. L. Mencken (1880 - 1956) |
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13th Dec 2023 3:25pm |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4401
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What else?
Literally any wiring you have been putting off. The last time I took the dash apart I ran blank wires to the accessory switches ready for the day when I fit them. Good time to add any insulation or sound proofing. How about the Defender-vent from MUD for side window demisting? Fitting the 99 intermittent wiper relay. Extending the 10AS aerial wire for better remote range. Replace any dead dash bulbs. Fitted heated seat wiring. Replace the rear of the dash binnacle support with the metal version. ...Shall I go on...?!?!?  |
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13th Dec 2023 5:09pm |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5743
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I think I have enough wires for now
 (if that is possible)
Heated seat wiring in - but might revisit. but not this occasion No dead dash bulbs. Defender-vent from MUD for side window demisting - is an option Fitting the 99 intermittent wiper relay - I think I have one in the spares box Good time to add any insulation or sound proofing - could be another option. 1999 Defender TD5 110 Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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13th Dec 2023 5:20pm |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4401
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This is the one I am talking about https://www.mudstuff.co.uk/products/defendervent
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13th Dec 2023 5:33pm |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5743
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Thats was the one I was hoping you were referring to, not the one that sits on top of the dash vents! 1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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13th Dec 2023 5:36pm |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4401
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Yeah it is a good modification, it does work, but it is not a hurricane strength wind bowing out of the vents. I would it again though
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13th Dec 2023 5:43pm |
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| Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2032 
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This was meant to be John.
It is the Defender Gods sending you a message - you need to do all of the jobs that you’ve been putting off because you don’t want to remove the dash. It is fate. Come to think of it, I think my wife must be a Defender God. Good luck 👍 |
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13th Dec 2023 8:08pm |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5743
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Off the top of my head;
Mud vents Wiper spindles Broken lower flap cable investigate why the dash gets warm on the passenger side (mainly the curved vertical plastic section that goes between the lower dash and the upper dash - might contain wiper mechanisms? The odd squeak from the passenger side So not a lot really..... Should keep me out of trouble for a weekend or so 1999 Defender TD5 110 Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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13th Dec 2023 9:31pm |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4401
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If it is like Miffy that squeak will be related to the first and last time my wife helped with a DIY job... Darned screw is still down there
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13th Dec 2023 9:37pm |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5743
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oh dear
1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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13th Dec 2023 9:42pm |
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