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 keyless car theft |
Longdave
 27th Nov 2017 12:32 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 29 · Views: 15352 · Subject: keyless car theft |
I must be miles behind latest tech, a quick net search finds there are many RFID signal shielding pouches available - seems same technology/pouch prevents tracking of cellphones  |
| keyless car theft |
Longdave
27th Nov 2017 11:07 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 29 · Views: 15352 · Subject: keyless car theft |
Mercedes stolen without keys:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42132804
Police now recommend the use of steering wheel lock |
| Dual (now triple) compressor, air tank & water trap |
Longdave
15th Nov 2017 5:28 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 51 · Views: 31511 · Subject: Dual (now triple) compressor, air tank & water trap |
"In outback Australia everyone carries 2 spare wheels, tyre repair kit & compressor"
which is admirable risk assessment - but not much help when the camshaft fails! |
| Another won't start problem |
Longdave
3rd Nov 2017 12:52 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 23 · Views: 11988 · Subject: Another won't start problem |
| You may have already covered this but your secondary earth strap should run from battery to gearbox casing or starter attachment stud, not to bodywork (where the OEM strap connects) |
| SD4 DPF oil. |
Longdave
2nd Nov 2017 11:35 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 51 · Views: 22321 · Subject: fised price service |
I had B service by Harwoods earlier this year for fixed price, the deal now seems to have been taken down from main JLR website.
Try searching 'Land Rover 3 year plus service', still showing up at ... |
| Retro fit TOMTOM |
Longdave
21st Apr 2017 7:52 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 346 · Views: 322261 · Subject: Retro fit TOMTOM |
Booktrunk
see my post of 17/11/15 on this thread, you need to have access to the start/reset switch as Tom-Tom battery will go flat after a week or so with no use |
| Sale of Goods Act |
Longdave
17th Mar 2017 1:54 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 14 · Views: 5214 · Subject: Sale of Goods Act |
OP - I am guessing that you are aware of the EU 2 year SOG warranty directive:
http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/consumer_rights/rights-contracts/sales-guarantee/index_en.htm
This has been only partia ... |
| Auto Gearbox Oil Change TD4 MY07-12 |
Longdave
8th Feb 2017 6:52 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 348 · Views: 230834 · Subject: Auto Gearbox Oil Change TD4 MY07-12 |
Bob - a few questions as I am planning to do mine this year:
1) how many miles has your car done?
2) did you notice any improvement in auto box after oil change?
3) are you aware of any recomm ... |
| Trying to track down previous owner beginning of reg SV07 |
Longdave
26th Jan 2017 7:48 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 24 · Views: 9787 · Subject: Trying to track down previous owner beginning of reg SV07 |
Hi CT8637
The seller should definitely provide or assist you with this.
I had a similar problem when I purchased my FL 2 at 7 years old from an indie dealer. It did have a stamped up (single) main d ... |
| Land Rover 3 Years Plus |
Longdave
31st Dec 2016 5:47 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 33 · Views: 18698 · Subject: Land Rover 3 Years Plus |
Has anyone had a LR Main Dealer 3 year plus fixed price service recently?
http://www.landrover.co.uk/ownership/service-and-maintenance/fixed-price-servicing.html
If do the prices quoted (Freelan ... |
| Central Locking issue |
Longdave
1st Nov 2016 8:55 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 6 · Views: 4372 · Subject: Central Locking issue |
you should look again/test fuse:
passenger foot-well fuse box, F17, 7.5amp, brown |
| had a couple of strange ones |
Longdave
12th Oct 2016 3:25 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 19 · Views: 8564 · Subject: had a couple of strange ones |
Simon - below 17 deg C - you should be fine for the next 6 months or so then :  |
| water leak |
Longdave
21st Jul 2016 5:53 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 3 · Views: 2832 · Subject: water leak |
confirmed as condensate by switching air con off for a trip and no puddle
many thanks |
| water leak |
Longdave
20th Jul 2016 3:45 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 3 · Views: 2832 · Subject: water leak |
My MY2009 TD4 has developed a 'dirty water' leak from turbo area, not yet been under to check exactly where from, no noises or other obvious symptoms.
Dumping about a cupful on shutdown, no significa ... |
| EU Referendum |
Longdave
5th Jul 2016 8:40 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 230 · Views: 89735 · Subject: EU Referendum |
[quote: I don't suppose anyone will be much bothered to read this]
I did and I disagree - still waiting to hear a good reason to stay in the EU, apart from the UK economy which I have seen rise and ... |
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