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| Landrover 90 1988: Brake dragging when it gets hot | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I own a Landrover 90 from 1988. The brake has been making trouble ever since I bought the car one ...
A: You can check various online catalogs for pictures of many of the various parts for which you are ...
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| 2000 Land Rover Discovery II V8-4.0L | 11/4/2009 |
Q: The problem is that this vehicle starts great cold, and then runs great for however long needed, but ...
A: When the engine is cold and the sensor is cold, there is better continuity. As the sensor and ...
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| warning lights | 10/31/2009 |
Q: I'm at a loss and so are most of the garages i have taken the car to ,a discovery 2003 gs auto the ...
A: Generally, flashing S&M lights indicate a bad battery. Another cause is water ingressing into the ...
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| Landrover 90 1988: Brake dragging when it gets hot | 10/30/2009 |
Q: I own a Landrover 90 from 1988. The brake has been making trouble ever since I bought the car one ...
A: I think your main problem is the length of the push rod. It really should never have been touched ...
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| conversion from air suspension to coils | 10/28/2009 |
Q: I am thinking of converting from a rear air bag suspension to a coil suspension on a 2001 Discovery ...
A: I would definitely recommend the spring conversion. You will not notice any difference in the ride ...
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| Discovery II air suspension problem | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I have a Discovery II 2001 with 100k miles, this morning the passanger front corner of my disco was ...
A: It sounds to me like the rear air springs have gone either gone down or raised up. If the back has ...
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| 1998 RangeRover V8 4.5 Fuel injection | 10/24/2009 |
Q: Problum a tank full of bad fuel ,fix up so far tank cleaned out new fuel filter, fuel line sucked ...
A: The part you refer to as a tire valve is the fuel pressure connector port for a fuel gauge. The ...
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| Disco II auto box issue | 9/22/2009 |
Q: Nigel, I am in Ireland and have a problem with my 2001 Discovery auto TD4. It accelerates up ...
A: If I understand you correctly, it sounds to me like you have 2 things going on. If it will not rev ...
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| 1997 Land Rover Discovery LSE Engine Dies | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I am a mechanic who hasn't had a lot of experiance with Land Rovers. I have been working on a 1997 ...
A: I would start by driving the car with a fuel pressure gauge attached and check the pressure when the ...
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| oil change | 9/12/2009 |
Q: Hey Nigel, I have 2 questionS about my 2003 land rover disco... When I change the oil is there ...
A: These cars do best with 20/50 oil. If you use a lighter weight it will rattle or bang. When you ...
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| Tire Pressure Dashboard Indicator | 9/9/2009 |
Q: Besides low tire pressure, is there anything else that could turn on this indicator? Also, is it ...
A: It is not necessary to have non-metal caps, but you will void your warranty if you do not. The ...
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| 09MY Range Rover TSD dies when driving | 9/3/2009 |
Q: A 09MY rang rover,the Screen dies ,no logo,just like it's turned off. I have refresh Front ...
A: I would suggest disconnecting the head unit and then plugging it back in and reloading the system. ...
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| Transmission Related Problem | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I own a Land Rover Discovery 2001. I was driving it on the highway and all of sudden I found ...
A: It sounds to me like you have a major transmission problem which is causing the transmission to ...
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| Flasing M&S Mode indicators '03 Discovery | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I took the truck on the beach over the weekend and then drove home 150 miles in the rain. This ...
A: If you have been on the beach, I would suggest that you may have contamination to the transmission ...
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| leaking Discovery | 6/19/2009 |
Q: Help needed please, this is a long shot if you are happy to offer some advice I would be so ...
A: I would suggest that you have them clean it up, put some dye in and find out from where the leak is ...
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| leaking Discovery | 6/18/2009 |
Q: Help needed please, this is a long shot if you are happy to offer some advice I would be so ...
A: It is unusual for the pumps to leak. Normally pumps are replaced because they are noisy or have low ...
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| Oxygen Sensors | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I recently put my 03 Disco in the shop because the engine light was coming on. The cause was that ...
A: It is highly unlikely that the plug has come off again. There are 4 sensors in all, 2 in each bank. ...
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| 1990 Range Rover County | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 1990 Range Rover County. My AC nor heater will work. I have put in a new radiator, ...
A: The heating and air conditioning are separate systems. The heating problem could be due to a ...
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| 2001 Disco II | 6/11/2009 |
Q: we have a 2001 Disco II and last week the temp gauge went all the way to the red. My husband ...
A: Either purchase a fan wrench from an auto parts store or remove with a hammer and drift in a counter ...
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| Discovery II Radiator Replacement | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I have purchased a replacement radiator from Atlantic British. I have removed all of the obvious ...
A: There is a torx screw on the right side of the transmission cooler that needs to be removed. Bend ...
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| oil leak | 5/26/2009 |
Q: repair advice for an oil leak from flywheel, 98 Disco?
A: The most common leaks from the engine are the cam plug above the rear main oil seal and the rubber ...
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| locked out of 2000 Disco II | 5/24/2009 |
Q: Yesterday my wife went to a friend's house and locked her Disco II in the driveway. When she came ...
A: There are 2 possibilities for the key not working. 1) It is stuck in superlock, for which you will ...
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| Landrover freelander HSE 2004 | 5/23/2009 |
Q: My landrover sat for 2 months and when I tried to get into it, I could not unlock the doors with the ...
A: I would infer that the vehicle is stuck in superlock, which will make it impossible to open even ...
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| fuel problem | 5/22/2009 |
Q: My 2003 range rover HSE will stop feuling at 3/4 of a tank. The gas pump at the sation shuts off ...
A: It sounds like a failure of the fuel pump level sender assembly. There are 2 in this car and they ...
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| Landrover Discovery 3.9 V8 1997 Disc 1 surge | 5/21/2009 |
Q: At wits end. Very intermittent fault ie sometimes impossible to drive, other times no fault. NB uses ...
A: On a 3.9 with a 14CUX engine managment system and distributor, engine ECU failure is common and ...
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| passenger front door latch | 5/20/2009 |
Q: i took my 1995 range rover to the dealer and they said that i need an air suspension compressor and ...
A: The air suspension will not go up if it has a faulty compressor and the air suspension system is ...
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| Not Cruisin' | 5/19/2009 |
Q: Have a 98 Disco that the cruise control is not working. Switch seems to be fine guessing its a vac ...
A: The vacuum hoses go from the cruise control actuator down to the brake switch and across to the ...
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| rear air suspension | 2/19/2009 |
Q: the air suspension on my 2001 discovery goes up in the morning when first started drive around 10 ...
A: From your description of the suspension sitting down after a 10 mile or so drive I would think the ...
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| abs failure | 2/19/2009 |
Q: after brake pad replacement (and maybe coincidentally) the abs, traction, and a third yellow light ...
A: I checked the wiring diagrams and connector information and it looks to me like all Freelanders use ...
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| no start | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 2004 LR Discovery. When I turn the key in the ignition the engine does not turn over. All ...
A: If the ignition is switched on to position 2, you should be able to shift the car, with the brake ...
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| Codes P1193-P0138-P1448-P-1193 | 2/17/2009 |
Q: iI have discovery V8i 4.0 L 1997 its engine light is on, and the code reader showes following codes. ...
A: Codes P0138 and P1193 are both linked to a down stream (post}cat O/2 sensor heater cuicuit, which ...
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| 96 landrover discovery | 2/16/2009 |
Q: my LR is overheating, i've flushed radiator,changed thermostat,by passed heater core,changed cap, it ...
A: In my experience, flushing the radiator with an off the shelf chemical rarely, if ever, cures an ...
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| land rover | 2/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 2001 land rover discovery and i have no spark or and power going to my fuel pump. have any ...
A: On inspection of the wiring diagram, I found only one common point that would affect both spark and ...
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| Radio | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I have A 2003 discovery HSE with the navigation radio. Lately the radio will display the LAND ROVER ...
A: The radio navigation unit is powered by several fuses and the accessory power relay. The relay is ...
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| Front left suspension | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I own a 1994 Land Rover Discovery, recently after hitting a bump the front left tire rides higher ...
A: I am not quite sure what rod could be sticking other than the rod coming out of the center of the ...
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| Stalling | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I have a Landrover Freelander 1.8i(Manual Gear) and after the initial start and drive(no problems ...
A: I would say juddering when the car gets warm indicates clutch failure. The only other possibility I ...
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| 2002 Landrover Freelander | 2/10/2009 |
Q: About a week ago it was extremely cold outside and snowing and my wipers decided they were not going ...
A: The problem with the wipers is most likely failure of the wiper switch and/or the wiper motor. You ...
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| 90 county 3.9 | 2/9/2009 |
Q: have a 90 county, parked for a fuel leak fixed tank installed, wouldn't run. checked and fuel pump ...
A: Start by replacing the fuel filter and checking the fuel pressure; although you have replaced the ...
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| engine cranks, but it does not start. | 2/9/2009 |
Q: We have a 97 Discovery SX, 4.0 V8 - Facing start problems. It does respond to ignition, meaning the ...
A: A vehicle with good spark indicates a good crank sensor, at least when cold and at start up. Check ...
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| Land Rover | 2/9/2009 |
Q: When I turn my headlights on the windsheild wipers come on and it sprays my headlights. Have to ...
A: The head lamp washer function is activated via a module called the multi function unit located in ...
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| discovery 2 engine problem | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 2001 discovery 2,last summer i had the engine head replaced,About two weeks back while ...
A: This is common problem with all the 4.0 and 4.6 litre variants, whether they are bosch or gems ...
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| overheating | 2/8/2009 |
Q: 2000 disco 2 over heating head gaskets changed thermostat changed. mech pressurized cylinders one at ...
A: The cylinder liners normally only begin to move once the engine has warmed up, at which time, they ...
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| Idle speed Land Rover Discovery 1 | 2/8/2009 |
Q: My 99 Disco, with 199000 clicks, just came from the shop(not a Land Rover specialist) from a head ...
A: Have the base idle reset and check that the vaccum line from the inlet manifold to the fuel pressure ...
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| trouble code p1562 on 2003 land rover discovery | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I have a trouble code that appeared on my LR. Code read p1562. I was wondering what the problem ...
A: P1562 indicates a battery supply problem to the transmission control unit or the engine control ...
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| overheating | 2/6/2009 |
Q: 2000 disco 2 over heating head gaskets changed thermostat changed. mech pressurized cylinders one at ...
A: Cylinder #5 gases entering the cooling system would indicate that the cylinder sleeve is either ...
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| 98 Land Rover Disco | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I have a ticking sound coming from the area around the transmission and transfer case. Have you seen ...
A: It is unusual to hear a sound around the transmission and transfer case, but sound does travel. A ...
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| Won't idle; sometimes | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I have a 99 lr discovery series 1. Recently it has been running a little rough at idle. When I ...
A: Half inch play in the fan may not indicate water pump failure, it could also be the fan coupling. A ...
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| Several issues | 2/4/2009 |
Q: Started out with 2000 LR discovery 2 stuck in park. Through the internet found it was related to no ...
A: It still does sound like a faulty brake light switch. It is possible that it isn't installed ...
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| '99 disco directional signals & hazzard lts | 2/3/2009 |
Q: directional signal lts and hazzard lts stopped working, yet all fuses are good. Is there a flasher ...
A: The flashers and hazards both run through the body control unit behind the glove box , this in turn ...
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| Won't idle; sometimes | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 99 lr discovery series 1. Recently it has been running a little rough at idle. When I ...
A: I would start by servicing the engine: change the oil, clean the throttle body, replace air filter, ...
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| fuse box landrover discovery ll 2000 | 2/2/2009 |
Q: i have trouble with my windshieldwipers. we checked the fusebox under the hood. everythink seams ...
A: The transmission is a sealed unit. The filler plug is on the right, front side of the transmission ...
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| changin gears in disco II | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I would like to have an expert opinion on how the gears should change under normal driving. The ...
A: Fourth gear should engage at about 30 mph, but the torque converter lockup should engage at 50 mph ...
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| '96 Disco I 113,000, TPS? | 2/1/2009 |
Q: After reading up on the subject for days on end, I've come to conclusion the TPS on my Disco is in ...
A: The best place for detailed diagrams and repair instructions is Alldata or Mitchell. You can buy ...
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| Over-heating Discovery Series II | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I have a '00 discovery series II that has begun to start over-heating once the engine warms up. I've ...
A: The noise you have described, the one that sounds like a small animal trying to climb out, sounds ...
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| Series 11a hopping | 1/31/2009 |
Q: 1971 Series 11a, when I accelerate it seems as if the acceleration cuts out momentarily then kicks ...
A: It sounds like you have a petrol engine. The cutting out is either a carburetor problem or an ...
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| Overheating Discovery Series II | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I am writing from Fiji. For almost an year now, I have been trying to fix the overheating problem ...
A: The radiators on this car cannot be serviced. If there is a problem with the radiator, it needs to ...
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| '03 disco oil leak | 1/27/2009 |
Q: Nigel, I recently purchased an '03 discovery II. I love the truck, and it is in excellent condition ...
A: I would clean off the residue from the leak and add a tracer dye to the oil so the shop can shine an ...
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| 96 renge rover fuel pump | 1/27/2009 |
Q: hey nigel another question on most of the pictures of the replacement fuel pumps don't have a ...
A: It sounds like the dealer showed you the wrong pump. The fuel pump for 1999-2002 Range Rovers do ...
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| Ignition problem with the 2000 landrover dico SII | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I parked my car last night while wheels turned right and this morning the key seems to be sticking ...
A: It sounds to me like you have pressure on the steering lock. It is a normal occurence if the ...
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| discovery 2000 es auto seems to take along time getting into 4th gear | 1/24/2009 |
Q: When i start the car it will go into 1,2,3,but not 4th gear on the auto transmission until about 3-4 ...
A: The delayed change up into 4th gear would lead me to believe the valve body has a stuck shuttle ...
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| 96 RR stalls | 1/24/2009 |
Q: well i have a 96 RR 4.0 se gems motor some times it turns off after i make a stop or slow down to ...
A: These connectors are not sold separately and the pipe assembly is a dealer item only. These pipes ...
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| fuse box landrover discovery ll 2000 | 1/23/2009 |
Q: i have trouble with my windshieldwipers. we checked the fusebox under the hood. everythink seams ...
A: Usually, it is the wiper switch on the steering column that goes bad. The passenger compartment ...
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| rbrakingange rover | 1/23/2009 |
Q: when I turn on the ignition on my '96 range rover 4.6 hse i hear the pump sound for approx 20 ...
A: The sound of the brake pump running when the brake pedal is pressed is not normal. Most of the time ...
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| l322 air suspension compressor | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I'm having trouble with obtaining a compressor for the air suspension on a 2002 4.4 V8 new shape ...
A: No, the suspension pump for the early model years of the 4.4 (2003-2005 in the US) are different ...
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| 1995 RANGE ROVER FUSE 12,13,14,15 FAILURE | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I GOT FUSE FAILURE MSGS WHEN I STARTED THE CAR COUPLE OF DAYS AGO- IT'S BEEN RUNNING FINE UNTIL THEN ...
A: It sounds like the BECM (body electrical control module)is on its last legs. It is located under ...
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| Freelander 2.0 TCI diesel cold starting/driving | 1/20/2009 |
Q: Sir, I just overhaul my 1998 TCI Freelander 2.0 diesel. Renewed all the pistons rings, Renewed ...
A: Sorry for the delay, I had a long think on this one. From your description, I gather the engine ...
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| alarm | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 99 disco and the remote opener is not functioning. The alarm has gone off in the car and ...
A: If the remote is not working, the first thing to do is to change the remote batteries. To disable ...
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| Stalling 2000 Disco | 1/19/2009 |
Q: My 2000 discovery started to stall when coming to a stop so I replaced the idle air valve, then it ...
A: The most likely causes of these sypmtoms are faulty crank sensor and faulty fuel pump. When it cuts ...
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| replacing thermostat | 1/18/2009 |
Q: How does one replace a thermostat on a 2002 Freelander?
A: This can be done in two ways. Either remove the inlet manifold for access or you can just struggle ...
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| 1971 transmission | 1/17/2009 |
Q: Yesterday, while going up thru the gears, the tranny just gave up. It won't fully go into any gear. ...
A: It sounds to me like the first motion shaft is gone or the lay gear is broken. It probably only ...
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| 96 RR stalls | 1/16/2009 |
Q: well i have a 96 RR 4.0 se gems motor some times it turns off after i make a stop or slow down to ...
A: The first thing I would check is the vacuum line from the inlet manifold to the fuel pressure ...
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| land rover discovery brakes | 1/16/2009 |
Q: i have a 2001 land rover discovery SD,i don't know if its the tires,happens(new)and at(7/32 Goodyear ...
A: I am having a little difficulty deciphering your message, but it sounds like you are describing the ...
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| Freelander coolant leak | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I had a friends car (Land Rover Freelander)with a coolant leak coming from the lower radiator hose. ...
A: The small metal clip holds the electrical connector. It serves no purpose for a seal. The factory ...
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| 98 Discovery | 11/10/2008 |
Q: ...My 98 Discovery is electrically dead. My daughter left the door open...car wouldn't click ...
A: Check the continuity of the fuses from side to side. You must have lost the continuity somewhere ...
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| Oil Additives | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I have a Land Rover Discovery II. My friend told me to purchase a product called "Restore". It's a ...
A: I have not personally used this, but it is a well known product. Most of these oil additives do ...
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| 2001 Disco II Power Steering pump | 11/9/2008 |
Q: The power steering pump on my 2001 Disco II (111k Miles)was making a whining sound indicating that ...
A: It is unlikely that internal hose failure has caused the pump to fail. These pumps fail quite ...
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| 1999 land rover disco II (iacv) | 11/8/2008 |
Q: I recently replaced the O2 sensors on my 1999 land rover disco II, after doing so it started running ...
A: I have never had to change an IACV on a Discovery II. It is not unheard of, but it is a rare thing. ...
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| low cost service in LA and 350 in disco 2 | 11/6/2008 |
Q: Know of any low cost service in la. Can you stuiff a chevy 350 in a 2001 disco 2 any help would ...
A: If you are talking about Los Angeles, you could try www.britisheurotech.com. If you are talking ...
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| 98 Discovery | 11/6/2008 |
Q: ...My 98 Discovery is electrically dead. My daughter left the door open...car wouldn't click ...
A: Have you checked the battery voltage across the battery terminals? It is not unheard of to get a ...
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| Range Rover 2004 | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I have two questions 1-Every time i start the car after 5 min of driving i hear three beeps with no ...
A: I can't say anything about the beeping without knowing of a warning message that accompanies it. I ...
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| '96 Disco door locks | 11/5/2008 |
Q: whether I unlock my doors with the remote or with the key, when you try to open the door, the lock ...
A: The clockwork spring (hairspring) has most likely gone. Apparently, this spring is available ...
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| landrover discovery II | 11/4/2008 |
Q: I have a land rover discovery II and I was wondering what type of transmission fluid goes in it, how ...
A: You can use normal Dextron or ATF fluid. The filler plug is on the right hand side at the front of ...
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| Fault codes | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I just purchased the code reader today and am learning how to use it. There were many codes in the ...
A: 65 and 75 psi on the compression is extremely low. They should be at least 120 on cranking. I ...
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| electrical issues | 11/2/2008 |
Q: recent purchase of nas110 1993 model. recently the vent fan and radio went out at the same time. ...
A: I checked the wiring diagram and I do not see that there is a common fuse for the radio and A/C. ...
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| 98' LSE7 - Need to replace front A/C switch | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I need to replace the bulbs in the front A/C, recirculation and defrost switches located in the ...
A: After following the steps I oultined above, you will continue as follows: First, remove the radio ...
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| Stalling, rough idle | 10/31/2008 |
Q: We have a 1994 RR Classic. 92,000 miles. Runs GREAT at cruising speed, anywhere between 25mph - ...
A: It does sound like a tune-up issue. If the base idle is set correctly and the tune-up has been ...
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| Disco and XJ6 oh no! | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I have a 1997 disco that has a leaky head gasket. It only leaks coolant though. I try to keep it ...
A: I only recommend the OEM gaskets as the rest are just not very good. A full cylinder head gasket ...
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| 2000 LR Disc II lights | 10/28/2008 |
Q: Brake lights/signal lights work but no taillights.Do I have to replace the entire upper lights? ...
A: Regarding your lights, it sounds like a fuse is gone. Check the fusebox in the passenger ...
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| 1998 4.0SE Land Rover/Range Rover | 10/26/2008 |
Q: Please help this vehicle is being given to me by a friend for 4,000. she had an accident in the ...
A: If it only starts in neutral, either the shifter linkage has seized or it needs adjustment, or the ...
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| updrading rotors | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I am considering upgrading my rotors on my 02 discovery my dealer says this is a bad idea because it ...
A: I presume you are talking about switching to the cross-drilled rotors with slots. These slots can ...
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| Land Rover Discovery SE 2002 | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I am having a problem with my land rover, i took it to the garage in July for routine mant. when I ...
A: There is no sensor on this vehicle that will switch the engine off before overheating can damage the ...
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| Just bought a 98 LR Disco, radio no sound, etc | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I just bought a 1998 LR Discovery (I, I believe), with 59000 miles on it. The Carfax looks clean, ...
A: I have to trust that the tire shop, and even the dealer in their cursory inspection, would notice ...
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| Engine Knocking | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 2003 Land Rover Disco with 54,000 miles. When the vehicle is idle there is a loud knocking ...
A: I would certainly get a second opinion. A slipped liner will typically only make noise when the ...
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| 03 discovery engine swap | 10/24/2008 |
Q: Hey Nigel i have a 2003 discovery se with a hole in the block. i want to put in a short block but i ...
A: I don't think there are any major reliability differences between the old and new blocks. The ...
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| \freelander that won't start | 10/23/2008 |
Q: and in answer to your question, I have checked and apparantly there is no spark and dont think there ...
A: If there is no spark, it is most likely either a crank sensor or a cam sensor. A cam sensor will ...
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| Wont Shift into 4th gear | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I own a 1996 Land Rover Discovery 1, it will not shift into fourth gear. the car will get up to ...
A: The transmission on this car is purely mechanical. The ABS and check engine lights are unrelated to ...
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| Discovery Gear BOx | 10/22/2008 |
Q: Sometimes I find it difficult to change gear, but other times its fine, do you think its the gear ...
A: The symptom you describe could derive from either gear box or clutch failure. Both components quite ...
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| 2002 Freelander P1471 P1472 P0171 P0174 | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I am seeing the following errors . . . and roughly when they show after cleaning the codes from my ...
A: The VIS codes will not pull up a check engine light. It is quite common for these cars to have ...
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| p38 rr shaking from 50mph to 85mph | 10/21/2008 |
Q: 5 turbo diesel, ever since i have owned it it has been shaking at motorway speeds, sometimes it will ...
A: Even the factory wheels often had problems due to the wheels not being centered on the hub. The ...
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| 95 Disco ignition coil | 10/19/2008 |
Q: - 95 3,9 Disco- no start. no spark from coil or at plugs.... new dist cap, rotor, OEM plug wires, ...
A: Most 12v electronic ignition coils are compatible with your car. If you have good connections, ...
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| 98' Discovery Engine Mis-Fire | 10/19/2008 |
Q: I have been having problems with the LR misfiring from time to time over the past year or so. It ...
A: These are both misfire codes. I would check for a spark on cylinder 7 and check compression on all ...
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| 97 Discovery I struggles to start, once a day | 10/18/2008 |
Q: My 97 Discovery coughs, splutters and takes 2-3 twists of the key to start, but only the first time ...
A: There is no distributor on this model. From your description it sounds like you may have leaking ...
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| land rover breakdown | 10/17/2008 |
Q: my 2000 discover II has gone crazy on me, it was sitting for a couple of months so the fuel pump ...
A: The image of two gears and a line across them indicates that the transfer box is in neutral. The ...
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| lights on dash | 10/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 99 D-2 70k My 3 amigos are on and i get 1590 code. truck is running good, no problem with ...
A: Code 1590 is a rough road signal, which would cause ABS, TC, and HD to be disabled whilst disabling ...
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| tie rods | 10/17/2008 |
Q: i have a 2000 discovery that "clunks" when i make turns or hit bumps. ive read in many sites that ...
A: It is possible that your tie rod ends are worn, but most of the time with these cars, it is a worn ...
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| discovery 1996 | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I can not remember how to properly select the lower gears when requied (i tow horses and get stuck ...
A: The high/low range can only be changed with the vehicle in neutral, preferably when the vehicle is ...
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| 98' Discovery Engine Mis-Fire | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I have been having problems with the LR misfiring from time to time over the past year or so. It ...
A: The vehicle speed sensor is not going to give you a misfire code. This year and model suffered ...
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| LAND ROVER freelander rear differential problem | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I have 99 LAND ROVER FREEALANDER 2,0l tds DIESEL. I had problem with rear differential. At first it ...
A: The best thing to do is put the car on full lock and drive it. If it starts hopping instead of ...
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| Radio code input | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I had asked about the correct procedure for entering the code to operate my navigation system/radio ...
A: Turn the ignition on, turn the radio on, enter the numeric code provided by the dealer by pressing ...
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| elecky fault disco L reg 200TDI | 10/15/2008 |
Q: lights flash (beam, indicators, coil light on dash, etc)when vehicle footbrake applied when in ...
A: I don't think you have a bad alternator. The symptoms you describe almost certainly indicate bad ...
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| 1999 LR Discovery II - Thermostat Failure | 10/14/2008 |
Q: Symptom: At the beginning of the day, without warming up the engine, the water temp gauge get's ...
A: You haven't identified the light that lights up, but I presume you are talking about the red ...
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| freelander 2003 Se - VCU | 10/13/2008 |
Q: while driving yesterday the the ring shaped rubber damper that surrounds the VCU came loose, fallig ...
A: I would replace only the center support of the viscous coupling unit, as long as the VCU has not ...
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| Transmission in a Freelander | 10/13/2008 |
Q: I have a Land Rover Freelander 2001. My gears seem like they are clunking and sometimes it feels ...
A: To check the transmission fluid level , you must remove the allen plug on the bottom of the ...
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| rr | 10/12/2008 |
Q: hey i have a range rover and it's a 97 hse.my tc light came on,and all of a sudden the truck ...
A: The clicking noise, no crank, and numerous illuminated faults indicate low battery vaotage. I would ...
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| Air conditioner / Water spray from vents | 10/12/2008 |
Q: Hope you might be able to help us. We have a Landrover Freelander 2000, today we had water spraying ...
A: This problem occurs from a baffle missing in the evaporator fan box. The fan is so powerful that it ...
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| 97 Range Rover 4.0 | 10/10/2008 |
Q: My 1997 rr 4.0 /129k miles For about a month the truck would over heat when sitting still(5minutes) ...
A: From your description, it sounds like you have a blocked radiator. Radiators in these vehicles ...
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| LAND ROVER freelander rear differential problem | 10/10/2008 |
Q: I have 99 LAND ROVER FREEALANDER 2,0l tds DIESEL. I had problem with rear differential. At first it ...
A: Different sized tyres could lead to differential failure. Also, if the centre viscous coupling on ...
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| freelander | 10/10/2008 |
Q: mt 2litre diesel automatic TD4 freelander has been very heavy on fuel recently, been on diagnostic ...
A: A leaking injector will not show up on a scan tool. You an check them as follows: 1)Remove the ...
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| Disco Oxy Sensor | 10/10/2008 |
Q: I just purchased (4) 4 wire universal replacement oxygen sensors for my 98 Discovery. Mechanic now ...
A: You must use the correct fitting 0/2 sensors. The larger fitting sensors are for a different system, ...
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| 2002 Land Rover Discovery overheating. | 10/9/2008 |
Q: Good morning Nigel, The problem I am having is my 2002 Discovery with 97,000 miles is overheating. ...
A: I would recommend you perform the block test anyway to be certain there is no engine damage. The ...
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| 98 disco cat conv & starter | 10/8/2008 |
Q: ..My 98 Discovery runs great. My daughter left the door open..it wouldn't crank..just click. Now, a ...
A: If, in fact, it was running fine before the door was left open, it sounds like you still have a flat ...
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| ABS light/reset | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I recently had the master cylinder replaced on my 1999 Landrover Discovery. My mechanic is having a ...
A: A master cylinder failure would not trigger the ABS light. You need to go to someone with the ...
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| 97 Disco no fuel pressure - relay not energized | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I have a 97 Discovery 4.0 SFI that ran fine yesterday (before being washed and waxed) but this ...
A: It sounds like the inertia switch tripped. Check the switch and let me know if this doesn't resolve ...
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| Range Rover 4.6 HSE 1994 | 10/6/2008 |
Q: Got woken up last night by range rover indicators coming on and staying on, loaked and unlocked it ...
A: It sounds like the BECM has been corrupted, usually from liquid spillage under the front seat. You ...
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| 2002 Land Rover Discovery overheating. | 10/6/2008 |
Q: Good morning Nigel, The problem I am having is my 2002 Discovery with 97,000 miles is overheating. ...
A: I would definitely recommend a radiator. 90k miles is about the limit on these cars for a radiator. ...
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| Viscous Fan | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I have a Range Rover Classic 3.9 1991 model it is an Auto, My question relates to the Viscous Fan ...
A: You can remove your fan and add an electric fan, but you do need a fan, whether with or without a ...
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| Just bought a 98 LR Disco, radio no sound, etc | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I just bought a 1998 LR Discovery (I, I believe), with 59000 miles on it. The Carfax looks clean, ...
A: The shaking sounds like th tires or a balancing issue. It could also be the panhard rod bushings or ...
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| 2001 Land Rover Discovery SE II | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I have a '01 Disco 2 with just shy of 90,000 on it. Just recently it has begun intermittently ...
A: The engine management system on this model routinely adjusts the idle speed for cold starts. If it ...
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| 2003 Discovery SE | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I am looking at purchasing a Disco (75K miles)that just had the ABS module rebuilt by a local shop. ...
A: The main fault with the ABS modualtor on these vehicles is electrical shuttle valve failure. The ...
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| fuel tank recall | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I took my LR to the dealer in Plains,PA and after a few days got a call saying it would cost me ...
A: Contact the Land Rover district service manager in the area. They are required by Federal law to ...
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| Mass airflow sensor | 9/30/2008 |
Q: Aloha Nigel, Jeff from Hawaii again. 2002 LR Disco 2. Thanks for the driveshaft info. Went in like ...
A: The black soot on one side of the plugs is pretty common. It can be caused by sticky inlet exhaust ...
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| Crankshaft Sensor (error code 0335 & p1884) | 9/30/2008 |
Q: Any ideas or schematics for replacing the crankshaft sensor on my 2003 Disco II
A: The crank sensor is on the left, rear side of the engine by the transmission. The connector is ...
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| No crank 2000 Discovery Series II 4.0 V8 | 9/29/2008 |
Q: Bought a used 00 Disco. Don't know the history. It goes into immobilised mode shortly after being ...
A: It sounds to me like the vehicle is set in passive arming mode with the key not being in synch with ...
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| 87 classic no start | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 1987 RR Classic that will not start. I have spark at coil & plugs, fuel (tested 0volts), ...
A: Check to make sure the rollover (inertia) switch has not been activated. This switch is on the ...
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| flashing lights | 9/28/2008 |
Q: the "sport" mode and "manual" mode light and the "D" light are flashing when I turn the engine on, ...
A: I presume this is a Discovery II. Normally the flashing lights are a bad battery. If this doesn't ...
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| 97' Defender 4.0 V8 | 9/28/2008 |
Q: Cold starts fine, after running several minutes if re-start attempted the motor turns normal but ...
A: Check the fuel pressure. It should be approximately 37 psi. If it drops off when warm, replace the ...
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| Mass airflow sensor | 9/25/2008 |
Q: Aloha Nigel, Jeff from Hawaii again. 2002 LR Disco 2. Thanks for the driveshaft info. Went in like ...
A: Mass Air Flow Sensors on these vehicles do not normally cause misfires. If they did, they wouldn't ...
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| S LIGHT LANDROVERDISCOVERY 2001 LE | 9/25/2008 |
Q: MY S LIGHT STAYS ON AFTER STARTING AND TURNING IGNITION SLOW TURN OVER FOR BATTERY WHAT DOES THIS ...
A: It probably needs a new battery. Normally the S and M light stay on when you have a bad battery or ...
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| Fault codes | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I just purchased the code reader today and am learning how to use it. There were many codes in the ...
A: It appears to me that you have all the codes that I predicted in my last answer, indicating multiple ...
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| Mass airflow sensor | 9/24/2008 |
Q: Aloha Nigel, Jeff from Hawaii again. 2002 LR Disco 2. Thanks for the driveshaft info. Went in like ...
A: A flashing check engine light normally indicates a severe misfire, causing catalytic convertor ...
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| Disco 2 - Intermittant Misfire | 9/23/2008 |
Q: My LR has been in the repair shop four times and they cannot find the fault. The problem is an ...
A: The main problems with misfires in these cars are coils, plug wires and crank sensor. From your ...
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| Freelander fuel pump | 9/23/2008 |
Q: 2ndly what volt drop should I expect at this point. Have been suffering from fuel starvation and ...
A: I would say forget about your voltage drop and amperage draw and check your fuel pressure with a ...
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| key remote | 9/23/2008 |
Q: My red light was steady on my 2001 land rover discovery key remote and it would not allow me to ...
A: Sorry for the delay in answering, I wanted to double check my answer. Unfortunately, as I ...
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| Fuel Pump/ Electrical problem??? | 9/22/2008 |
Q: after not havebeen moved for about 4 months my land rover started, ran for about 5 minutes then ...
A: Start by checking for spark. If there is no spark, replace the crank sensor. If there is spark, ...
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| 97 discovery problem | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I have a 97 rover discovery, my problem started with the rear wiper stoped working, my husband ...
A: Sorry, by auto mirror I assumed you meant the auto dimming interior rear view mirror, not the side ...
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| Cruise Control - 2002 Range Rover | 9/22/2008 |
Q: This is my second question in a day. I have laundry list of minor issues with this 2002 Range Rover ...
A: 90% of cruise control failures are due to rotted hoses from the vacuum diaphraghm to either the ...
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| computer code | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I have a 98 land rover discovery[1] with a code reading of 1193,could you tell me what this means ...
A: This code means the heater element within the downstream oxygen sensor is burnt out and is open ...
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| Air Conditioning Fault - 2002 Range Rover | 9/21/2008 |
Q: Nigel, you are new since I last asked a question to this forum. Welcome! You join a list of very ...
A: The test book symbol can indicate numerous things. The most common problems are blend flap motors, ...
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| 97 discovery problem | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I have a 97 rover discovery, my problem started with the rear wiper stoped working, my husband ...
A: The problem with the wipers and the back door is most likely the door switch. This switch ...
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| 2001 Land Rover Discovery II SE | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I just bought a 2001 disco II SE for $5K and it's the neatest vehicle I think I've ever owned. It is ...
A: It does sound like you need a power steering pump. 90% of the time this is the problem with this ...
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| Brown outs on electrical system | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 99 Disco II and while bringing the vehicle up to speed from a stop the electrical system ...
A: Any model equipped with off-road equipment has the possibilty of water ingress, which will cause ...
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| 2001 Range Rover check Engine light flashing | 9/20/2008 |
Q: My 2001 Range Rover check engine light is flashing. Any advice of what the problem might be. I have ...
A: In regards to the vibration, it sounds like a warped brake rotor. If it were the tyres or steering ...
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| Land Rover Discovery I ,95 | 9/20/2008 |
Q: Transmission temperature light comes on. Sometimes comes on when the vehicle is started and ...
A: The sensor on the left, which you changed is the neutral safety switch. It disables the the vehicle ...
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| 2001 Range Rover check Engine light flashing | 9/20/2008 |
Q: My 2001 Range Rover check engine light is flashing. Any advice of what the problem might be. I have ...
A: The check engine light flashes when there is a severe misfire, which may cause catalyst damage. ...
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| Disco 1 spark plugs | 9/19/2008 |
Q: Can bosch double platinum plugs (no gap required) cause misfires or 02 sensors to go bad in a 96 ...
A: Any spark plug can misfire. Platinum plugs have a smaller flame front than copper electrode plugs, ...
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| 2001 Disco II starting problem | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I have made an engine clean on my disco and after two days of operation it fail to start i let it ...
A: Code P1884 is a CAN/BUS network signal, which can be triggered by an incorrect engine output speed ...
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| freelander 2002 cruise control | 9/18/2008 |
Q: 2002 freelander v6 petrol cruise control works for about 5-10km then stops main on off swith still ...
A: One of the more common problems with these were the steering wheel switches. It could also be a dry ...
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| Surfacing Cylinder Head | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I have a set of heads off a 2001 LR Discovery Series II SD that need to be re-worked and have been ...
A: You can probably go up to 30/1000ths of an inch. A good machine shop will be able to measure them ...
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| 97 Discovery LSE / Doors won't stay locked | 9/17/2008 |
Q: Nigel, I just picked up this Disco from a man who babied it and really cared for it. The ...
A: It sounds to me like the door lock actuators are out of adjustment, most likely one of the front ...
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| Land Rover Discovery I ,95 | 9/17/2008 |
Q: Transmission temperature light comes on. Sometimes comes on when the vehicle is started and ...
A: The transmission temperature sensor is screwed into the oil cooler line, adjacent to the power ...
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| Discovery brakes | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I had a bad brake booster. I replaced, after replacing brake lights stay on when switch is on. Is ...
A: You need to put the spacer back. The second switch that has been forced out with the vacuum tube is ...
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| Freelander TD4 3 door 2003 | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I am getting water in the rear section of my Freelander in the storage security locker. The locker ...
A: There is a 12 page TSB put out by Land Rover about water ingress on this vehicle. You can order it ...
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| 2003 range rover TD6(bmw engine) | 9/16/2008 |
Q: i cannot use the remote to open the car although it works with the key. the rear tailgate opens with ...
A: I would recommend checking for BCM codes and having your software updated as a starting point. The ...
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| Disco stalls when going through mud water and even car wash. | 9/16/2008 |
Q: Hey Nigel, My dicovery has been stalling when the undercarriage gets wet. I have heard that this ...
A: I need to know if this is a Discovery I or Discovery II. There are vast differences between the two. ...
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| abs light | 9/15/2008 |
Q: why is it that my 99 lr disco 1 abs light on and brakes feel like i am sliding in snow but on dry ...
A: Did you replace all 4 ABS wheel speed sensors with new ones? Used ones are notoriously bad. Also, ...
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| transfer case and axles | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 97 disco with a transfer case that ia knocking i know that it must be replaced but it is 65 ...
A: It is possible to run the vehicle in 2WD in diff lock. You could take the front or the rear diff ...
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| Phantom warning lights | 9/15/2008 |
Q: Good morning! Bought a '00 LR Discovery II with 145K. Runs great, not a problem at all, except ...
A: It sounds to me like an ABS modulator failure (usually a shuttle valve electrical failure). This ...
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| Land Lover Discovery Series 2 year 2002 | 9/15/2008 |
Q: My Land Rover (V8 Petrol Auto) has intermittent bad idling / running rough problems. They have ...
A: Try the following: 1) Check the fuel pressure to make sure it is within the parameters. 2) Clean ...
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| O2 Sensor Fault Code 1171 | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 1999 Land Rover Discovery II. Recently the check engine light came on. The fault code is ...
A: There are two oxygen sensors, but 1171 is just lean on bank 1. Usually, code 1171 comes up in ...
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| abs light | 9/13/2008 |
Q: why is it that my 99 lr disco 1 abs light on and brakes feel like i am sliding in snow but on dry ...
A: Without reading the codes, it is hard to determine, but I suspect one of the front ABS wheel speed ...
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| Range Rover P38 97 fast idle | 9/12/2008 |
Q: My P38 will idle upto 2500 revs when I start the vehicle up. I have changed the throttle position ...
A: It is unlikely to be the air flow meter, which is a very expensive part, as well. If it was an air ...
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| 88 Range Rover Classic. | 9/12/2008 |
Q: Morning Nigel. I have a 88 Classic with 92,000 miles. I pulled the truck in to change a power ...
A: I would say you have a bad connection with injector exciter wire or you have connected that wire on ...
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| Idle on a 1999 Land Rover Discovery | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 1999 Land Rover Discovery with a 4.0L. When you start it the idle stays at about 2K, It ...
A: You will have to go to a shop with a Land Rover factory compatible scan tool, which would be a ...
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| WET ROVER | 9/12/2008 |
Q: run for 3 sec thanks NIC 1996 LAND ROVER HSE 4.6 170000 KM
A: It sounds like you may have dislodged the connection on the air flow meter or you may have got water ...
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| Idle on a 1999 Land Rover Discovery | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I have a 1999 Land Rover Discovery with a 4.0L. When you start it the idle stays at about 2K, It ...
A: There is not idle set screw. It should run at about 1500 and then drop to 750 after about a minute. ...
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| 97 Disco With Crazy Speedo | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I have a 97 Disco. Recently while driving, the Speedo goes crazy. It waves back and forth when I use ...
A: If you are talking about the speedometer and not the tachometer, then this is a separate problem ...
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| Keyless entry | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I have a series 1 LR Disco 1996 and the keyless entry pads (connected to the car keys) are pretty ...
A: No, you can unplug it as much as you want it will not immobilize the car. These do suffer from ...
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| 88 Range Rover Classic. | 9/9/2008 |
Q: Morning Nigel. I have a 88 Classic with 92,000 miles. I pulled the truck in to change a power ...
A: It sounds like you knocked the distributor and put it out of timing. If this is the case, it needs ...
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| Keyless entry | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I have a series 1 LR Disco 1996 and the keyless entry pads (connected to the car keys) are pretty ...
A: You should always disconnect the battery before connecting or disconnecting any module. The ...
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| Freelander Knock Sensor | 9/9/2008 |
Q: Nigel, I have a 2002 Freelander. The Service Engine Soon light keeps coming on. Knock Sensor ...
A: P0171 indicates a lean condition, normally an air leak. P1471 and P1472 indicate the intake ...
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| 2002 Freelander SE | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I need the meanings for codes P0606 P1629 & P1628 for my 2002 Freelander SE. Thanks
A: All 3 codes are rationality checks. P0606 is an ECU (Electronic Control Unit) self check. The ...
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| Spark Plug Wires | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I need to change my plug wires on a 1999 Discovery II i have the land Rover Shop manual for this ...
A: It is a lot easier to do if you take off the upper intake, especially if you have sceondary air ...
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| Replacing fuel filter | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to replace fuel filter for 2003 RRIII, however there's a plastic connector (also called ...
A: You can remove the fuel filter without damaging the red sleeve. You must push the fuel pipe towards ...
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| 2002 range rover "clunk" | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I have a 4.6 HSE with 115,000 miles on the clock. I recently replaced a failing rear differential, ...
A: Changing the differential on its own should be sufficient. I have never had any spline wear. If ...
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| 97 Range Rover Hse 4.6 | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I changed my battery and it effected my radio. It now displays ---- and i tried to enter the code ...
A: First, reset the sunroof and the windows by holding each one all the way closed for 2 seconds at a ...
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| catalytic converter | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I have a 1999 Range Rover 4.6 HSE with the bosch engine. I have been noticing some problems with my ...
A: The catalytic converter is part of the exhaust system, but you would have to check with the place ...
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| Air Mass Meter | 9/6/2008 |
Q: The '89 RR runs rich and about 8 MPH. I noticed the Mass Meter must not be working because I can ...
A: It is normal for them to be able to run without the air mass meter. It is more likely to be an ...
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| 99 Discovery 2 Steering box leak | 9/6/2008 |
Q: Thanks in Advance for any advice or tips
A: I have never seen a steering box on a Disco 2 leaking from the top. It is more likely to be a ...
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| broken key, 1997 land rover discovery | 9/6/2008 |
Q: How do I remove the broken part of key out of the ignition switch?
A: You can call a locksmith to have it removed, but once a key breaks off in the ignition lock assembly ...
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| 1996 Disco Rear Cargo Door | 9/5/2008 |
Q: RE: 1996 Land Rover Discovery - Rear door is shut/latched in a half open/half closed position and ...
A: It sounds like you replaced the linkages in the wrong position. You will have to remove the ...
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| 1995 land rover front caliper removal/repair | 9/5/2008 |
Q: how do I remove the front calipers on a 1995 county LWB? pictures would be useful but any help is ...
A: Clamp off all four flexible brake hoses on the front. Remove both metal brake pipes from the ...
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| range rover p38 | 9/5/2008 |
Q: range rover p38 1996 4.6 the car wiil idle for hours as soon as put under load it over heats it ...
A: Any Range Rover with over 70k miles almost definitely requires a new radiator. Even when they look ...
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| 1999 Range Rover 4.6 Transmission | 9/5/2008 |
Q: My truck has lost some power. While driving the engine revs high but I am not really moving fast. ...
A: I have to assume that the dealer said it needs an air mass meter because it flagged the relevant ...
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| over heating | 9/4/2008 |
Q: hey mine 4.6 range rover ran hot ,because the overflow hose had a hole in it so i replace the ...
A: If you are in the Los Angeles area, try www.britisheurotech.com . If you are in the US, but outside ...
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| instument panel lights | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I have a 2002 LandRover Freelander and was wondering what the light is on the left that lights up ...
A: TC is traction control. You need to have it hooked up to a scanner to retrieve a fault code and ...
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| no spark | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I just got a new starter on my 2000 landrover discovery 2 series....it worked then 2 days later ...
A: If there is no spark, it is more likely to be the crank sensor. Unless all the coils went bad at ...
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| 1998 DISCO LT230 TRNSFER CASE. | 9/3/2008 |
Q: THE FIRST PROBLEM I HAD WAS I COULD NOT SHIFT IT INTO DIFF LOCK IN HIGH OR LOW GOT THAT TAKING CARE ...
A: This is a common problem due to lack of use; most vehicles are left in high gear and never used in ...
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| 1997 Discovery 1, 3.9 V8i | 9/3/2008 |
Q: my last question was interupted by system problem, so I hope I am not sending same question twice!! ...
A: It sounds like you are getting about 50% of normal mileage. A very common cause of reduced mileage ...
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| '95 Disco 3.9 Fuel System and Other Problems | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a 1995 Discovery with a 3.9, 108,000 miles (101,000 at purchase in March), ...
A: First, is there spark when you crank it? If a good spark is present, check the spark from the ...
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| 2002 Disco2 Wiper not turning | 9/3/2008 |
Q: my wiper motor turns on but the left wiper does not move. i can hear the motor turning and the wiper ...
A: It sounds like the locking nut on the base of the wiper arm has come loose. Set the blade to the ...
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| Dropped sleeve or head gasket | 9/2/2008 |
Q: 1997 Disco 1 with 4.0 engine and 109k miles. Last week check engine light came on just as the engine ...
A: If there is coolant leaking into the cylinder, it would most likely increase the compression. It ...
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| range rover 1993 model 3.9 | 9/2/2008 |
Q: dark smoke caused my car not goes well , when i checked spark , carbon on all of them even, the ...
A: I'm not sure I understand everything you are trying to say, but based on what I do understand, I ...
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| Discovery 2003 electric problem | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I own a disco 2003 and have a problem, half of the display lights on the dashboard are out and at ...
A: It is unlikely that your problem with the dash lights is related to the rear windshield wiper. The ...
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| 2001 Range rover 4.6 HSE gearbox | 8/30/2008 |
Q: Can you please help me with reasons for a 2001 4.6 HSE gearbox not going into Drive only in ...
A: There is a computer for diagnostics, but if there was a transmission fault code, the transmission ...
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| air flow meter | 8/30/2008 |
Q: How do i install the air flow meter on a landrover discovery 2 1999
A: Unclip the air flow meter from the aire filter, release the hose clamp and fit in reverse order. It ...
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| blinker unit defender 110wagon 1998 | 8/30/2008 |
Q: cannot find blinker unit globes fuses are okay
A: The turn signals (indicators) work through the multi-function unit from the passenger compartment ...
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| Land Rover Disco II-Gas Gauge and Window | 8/29/2008 |
Q: My check engine light had been on for a couple of weeks. Shortly thereafter, my passenger electric ...
A: No, I do not think these things are related. The window is more than likely a faulty window ...
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| transfer case leaking 2003 Disco | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I reecntly purchased an 03 Disco SE with 60k miles. i noticed the transfer case has a minor leak. ...
A: A minor leak is not a big concern, mroe of a nuisance. From where is it leaking? Some leaks can be ...
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| Differential | 8/28/2008 |
Q: What are the steps in replacing the rear differential, on a 1991 Range Rover 3.9 V8 Classic? Thanks ...
A: First, drain the rear axle. Remove the 4 bolts (9/16ths each)from the rear prop shaft attached to ...
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| 1997 Discovery Land Rover | 8/27/2008 |
Q: When the a/c runs for a while a mist of smoke comes from the vents. I had the rover check out and ...
A: No, it doesn't. Are you having to add coolant? If so, it is possible it could be the heater core ...
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| Disc cutting out | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I have a 2002 Discovery TD5 7 seater and she is giving a few shudders and then cuts out completely, ...
A: My first thought would be to check the crank sensor. It is common when they fail for the car to cut ...
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| Steering wheel coupler | 8/26/2008 |
Q: Sir, I own a 2000 LR Disco, Series II. Recently discovered the horn has stopped working and ...
A: It seems likely to me that it is a horn failure as a short circuit big enough to blow the fuse would ...
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| no power after warming up | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I have a 1996 landrover discovery. Had a p1316 code. Changed plugs and wires. Changed exhaust from ...
A: It sounds like a fuel pressure problem or a crank sensor. The crank sensor would be the cheaper of ...
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| 2004 25k Disco II Radio | 8/25/2008 |
Q: Stock radio won't turn off/no controls work, volume, disc select, on the head unit or steering ...
A: I am afraid it sounds like the radio has had its day. They are very hard to remove and they cost ...
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| Can't start engine | 8/25/2008 |
Q: Don't know which series. I tried to start my car the other day but couln't. The battery and oil lamp ...
A: The clicking sound indicates bad starter or low battery. It sounds like the starter to me. Check ...
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| Noise when turned off, air suspension compressor I think | 8/24/2008 |
Q: 2004 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Premium - This is an intermittent noise, that happens about 30seconds after ...
A: It does sound like the air compressor. The clunk could be a worn out compressor or compressor ...
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| TD5 Discovery 2001 model | 8/24/2008 |
Q: .I have a strage problem with my TD5 2001 model..It runs along perfectly and every now and then the ...
A: My first thought would be to replace the crank sensor and then to check all grounds and connections, ...
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| 1996 Range Rover stuck in low gear | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I went to the car wash and my rover was running fine after the cleaning I went into leave the car ...
A: You would have to replace the transfer case ECU, it can't be fixed. I would not recommend a used ...
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| 1996 Disco I Rear Bumper Lights | 8/23/2008 |
Q: Not positive you can help me with this, but i thought it wouldn't hurt to ask. Recently i realized ...
A: Bulb holders are readily available both from the dealer and a number of independent Land Rover parts ...
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| 1996 Range Rover Braking System | 8/23/2008 |
Q: My 1996 Range Rover has the ABS Fault light on and brakes are very spongy and poor on first pump. If ...
A: This can happen for a number of reasons. The ABS light is probably a separate issue from the spongy ...
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| Gas tank filling issues | 8/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 99 Landrover Discovery series I. When I try to fill the gas tank it will only take small ...
A: There was a Technical Service Bulletin issued that addresses this problem. It involves replacing ...
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| CODES TO RADIO | 8/22/2008 |
Q: MY SON HAS A USED 1996 LANDROVER DISCOVERY V8I vin# saljy1244ta531129. WE NEED THE CODE TO THE ...
A: You need to call the dealer with the last 8 numbers of your VIN and they can give you the code. ...
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| Land Rover Disco II TC Help | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I was recently at Carolina Beach with my 00'Discovery II. When I was in the sand the TC would ...
A: You can remove relay 9 from the main fusebox under the hood in an emergency situation, e.g. to get ...
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| 2003 Discovery-ABS System | 8/20/2008 |
Q: Recently the ABS brake light came on, and continued to flash on and off again at least once or twice ...
A: You can try to purchase an ABS shuttle valve kit, which is the most common ABS modulator failure, ...
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| 2002, Freelander 2.6 V6 (U.S.A. model) | 8/20/2008 |
Q: Been having an issue with a P0305 (cyl 5 misfire) code on my Freelander. Seems to come on when ...
A: Try to do a compression test and check to see if there are is any coolant on the spark plugs. Also, ...
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| fog lights | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I not sure exactly how to replace the fog light bulb on my 2000 disco. I am new to land rovers and ...
A: The light bulb is accessed from under the vehicle. Remove the round dust cover (about 4 inches ...
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| spark plugs | 8/19/2008 |
Q: 1.How do i change the sparks plugs on a 1997 land rover discovery. 2.my power streeing fuild is ...
A: To change the spark plugs, remove the spark plug wires (also called ignition cables) from the top of ...
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| 2003 Range Rover | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I recently changed my alternator in my 2003 range rover. But the battery light is still on. After ...
A: Fuse 37 should be removed at all times. This puts the transfer case in neutral, so it will not ...
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| Clutch problem on a 1996 Discovery. | 8/18/2008 |
Q: whilst out driving round a very busy roundabout without warning the clutch pedal on my 300tdi disco ...
A: Check to see that the clutch master cylinder has fluid. If it does, then I would suspect a failure ...
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| Range Rover Central Locking | 8/18/2008 |
Q: When in morion, my year 2000 Range Rover P38 Vogue will occasionally lock and unlock all its doors, ...
A: This is a very common problem in this car. It is almost certainly one of the front door lock ...
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| going crazy ! | 8/18/2008 |
Q: i have a 95 range rover and my front passenger window wont let up,everytime i touch the button to ...
A: You most likely have 3 different problems going on: 1) Start by checking the indicated fuses to be ...
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| Air Compressor | 8/17/2008 |
Q: Have a '51' plate discovery. When i turn the ignition off, the compressor keeps running. (rear air ...
A: The compressor stays energized for up to 1.5 hours after the vehicle is switched off. The ...
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| Land Rover 2001 discovery SEII | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I'm in Hawaii and we have no expert mechanics it doesn't seem. Anywho, since husband hooked up a ...
A: The ABS, TC, Hill descent & check engine lights could be all related. A rough road signal from the ...
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| Radio | 8/17/2008 |
Q: 2005 LR3 I get no sound on my radio in any mode. Is there any thing I can check on my own? Joe
A: I would say no. The first place to start, as a technician in a repair facility, would be reloading ...
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| Rangie classic fuel system | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 1985 RRC fitted with a 4.6 engine (still carby though). I have a problem with no voltage ...
A: Tracing back from the fuel pump. the live wire should be white with a blue tracer, which then is ...
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| service engine soon "light" | 8/17/2008 |
Q: Light came on, checked fuel cap, it was not tighten down all the way. Vehicle is running perfectly. ...
A: A loose fuel cap will trigger an evaporative fault and, thus, the check engine warning light. Once ...
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