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 KeyFob - the inside story.... |
ptecuk
 6th Mar 2011 8:16 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 50 · Views: 86153 · Subject: KeyFob - the inside story.... |
| Very interesting. Would like to know what you used to open it up without destroying the case. It looks as though the battery is not a replaceable item. Connections appear to be spot welded and pres ... |
| Drive away door locking |
ptecuk
25th Feb 2011 7:47 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 23 · Views: 19562 · Subject: Drive away door locking |
| I was told it would cost £40 to have it deactivated. Just putting up with it, although I do think it could be a safety issue if you had to be rescued after an accident. |
| 4th service!!!! |
ptecuk
25th Feb 2011 7:42 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 105 · Views: 89615 · Subject: 4th service!!!! |
| Paid £270 for the 4 year, 60,000 mile service with all filters changed, including fuel, although vehicle only done 35,000 miles This was carried out by an independent 4x4 garage. I supplied the Cast ... |
| Tic - tic -tic noise in center of car |
ptecuk
22nd Feb 2011 8:37 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 15 · Views: 7395 · Subject: Tic - tic -tic noise in center of car |
| Can seem a never ending job tracing noises. Every car I have owned has had some annoying internal noise eventually traced and cured. Dealers are usually not much help because they don't have the veh ... |
| Help - 4th Service in Bristol |
ptecuk
19th Feb 2011 4:56 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 3139 · Subject: Help - 4th Service in Bristol |
| Just had my 48 month service, 35000 miles, done by local garage experienced in 4x4 to LR schedule. Cost me £330 including VAT. I supplied the oil Castrol Magnatec 5/30. They replaced all filters (oi ... |
| Drivers Floor Mat |
ptecuk
6th Feb 2011 8:21 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 3 · Views: 2845 · Subject: Drivers Floor Mat |
| Bought a complete set of black carpet mats from Lidl (for under £6 I think) some time ago selecting the best shape for the drivers side. They didn't do one specifically for the FL2. Using a 1/2 inch b ... |
| Battery Charging |
ptecuk
2nd Feb 2011 7:41 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 18 · Views: 15159 · Subject: Battery Charging |
| Have used the Lidl £12 smart charger for the caravan battery and also the FL2. Seems to work fine on both. My LR dealer said it was ok to keep battery connected whilst charging. Also heard, can't r ... |
| Manual or Auto - has Auto Express concluded the argument |
ptecuk
21st Jan 2011 10:18 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 44 · Views: 20064 · Subject: Manual or Auto - has Auto Express concluded the argument |
| 35,000 miles including towing. No problems with clutch. Smooth gear change on mine. Always been used to a manual gearbox and quite happy with it. Its what you get used to probably. |
| Wing mirror glass replacement |
ptecuk
15th Jan 2011 11:01 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 3 · Views: 9858 · Subject: Wing mirror glass replacement |
| Had to replace mine. Got too close to parked white van (I did stop - no damage to the van fortunately). I managed to reclip the damaged glass back into the housing. WARNING the broken glass is very ... |
| Traction control on snow/gravel at start up??? |
ptecuk
8th Jan 2011 9:35 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 4687 · Subject: Traction control on snow/gravel at start up??? |
| I believe that it is supposed to remember your last setting for 6 hours and then resets back to normal. Having said that I have recently set it for "Sand" stopped the car, turned the engine ... |
| Q120 recall |
ptecuk
7th Jan 2011 8:43 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 20 · Views: 14663 · Subject: Q120 recall |
| 2007 TD4 Manual, 35k. Last few days it has come up with, on a couple of occasions after starting:- Reduced Engine Performance and HDC Not Available. Once moving they have disappeared and there has n ... |
| For sale - 17 inch XS/SE alloy and steel spares |
ptecuk
6th Jan 2011 8:21 pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 5 · Views: 2789 · Subject: For sale - 17 inch XS/SE alloy and steel spares |
| Sorry Trevor. Have just replied. |
| For sale - 17 inch XS/SE alloy and steel spares |
ptecuk
3rd Jan 2011 11:39 am
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 5 · Views: 2789 · Subject: For sale - 17 inch XS/SE alloy and steel spares |
your only problem is not much tread left. People would be buying them for the metal alloys.
Yes, quite right it will reduce the number of people interested. There is sufficient tread for it to be ... |
| Tyre pressure |
ptecuk
2nd Jan 2011 10:38 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 4 · Views: 3165 · Subject: Tyre pressure |
| One of the great things about the FL2 and one reason why I chose it for towing. No need to alter tyre pressures and 150kg tow ball limit (although caravan limit is 100kg). |
| GOODYEAR WRANGLER ALL WEATHER M+S 235/65/17 104V |
ptecuk
2nd Jan 2011 10:33 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 8 · Views: 7728 · Subject: GOODYEAR WRANGLER ALL WEATHER M+S 235/65/17 104V |
great pics, will look to pick one up then before then next run of bad weather this year, fingers crossed 
anyone know a good / cheap place to buy one 
You may be interested in my post tod ... |
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