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 I searched but did not find any info on... |
oldgeezer
 1st Jun 2011 7:56 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 4872 · Subject: I searched but did not find any info on... |
| Its no suprise as it took my dealer 2 weeks ! Yes it was there two weeks to fix the simple issue! This was after I had already told them the fans had stopped running but was told sharpley by an arroga ... |
| I searched but did not find any info on... |
oldgeezer
30th May 2011 4:35 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 4872 · Subject: I searched but did not find any info on... |
| I have had problems with. AC failing in traffic and the fan speed controller has been at fault each time ! Flags up as fan speed controller curcit fault! The fan speed controller is common failure. F ... |
| SD4 rejection...... |
oldgeezer
26th May 2011 9:24 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 57 · Views: 29058 · Subject: SD4 rejection...... |
| Do you lock your car ? They need to be locked to shut down ? I have foiund some people don't lock them when they park them in the garage ! Have you checked the lights on the sun visors ? The system s ... |
| TURBO COOL-DOWN |
oldgeezer
26th May 2011 5:23 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 15 · Views: 9850 · Subject: TURBO COOL-DOWN |
| Jacksback, you are quite correct, if I was fitting an engine delay module I would set the cool down time for three and half mins. I never switch mine off for at least a min and when towing in europe i ... |
| SD4 rejection...... |
oldgeezer
25th May 2011 10:47 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 57 · Views: 29058 · Subject: SD4 rejection...... |
| I have experinced underground cables under the road stopping a car from starting where the inductive current from the cables effected the Crank shaft sensor, this was were a car parked out side an ind ... |
| SD4 rejection...... |
oldgeezer
25th May 2011 5:19 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 57 · Views: 29058 · Subject: SD4 rejection...... |
sounds like they are trying to pull a fast one saying it may be a different starting fault !
You only have to give them 3 opertunity's to fix before you can start going down the rejection route and i ... |
| Fault Code Readers |
oldgeezer
25th May 2011 3:06 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 10 · Views: 16126 · Subject: Fault Code Readers |
| There is a diagnostic tool for the DIY person called a "Hawkeye" with dedicated software for landrover so it goes into all the modules and can read and clear codes but also actuate component ... |
| SD4 rejection...... |
oldgeezer
25th May 2011 9:22 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 57 · Views: 29058 · Subject: SD4 rejection...... |
| Banaman , I'm sorry to hear of your experience, I cannot belive the Dealer hasn't contacted you , even on a daily basis just to advise you that they are behind you and taking advice or that they have ... |
| wow, 42mpg avg over 379 miles in my Auto !! |
oldgeezer
24th May 2011 3:05 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 35 · Views: 23674 · Subject: wow, 42mpg avg over 379 miles in my Auto !! |
Would an earth strap on the gearbox of a MANUAL have any benefit?
probably a stupid question - but hey I don't know
Not a stupid question, It wont do any harm, if it drives better then you kno ... |
| wow, 42mpg avg over 379 miles in my Auto !! |
oldgeezer
24th May 2011 11:08 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 35 · Views: 23674 · Subject: wow, 42mpg avg over 379 miles in my Auto !! |
were can i get this earth strap from, thinking of giving it a go
I just bought 2m of starter cable from a car accesory shop and soldered two heavey duty eyelets on the ends. bolted one end under a ... |
| wow, 42mpg avg over 379 miles in my Auto !! |
oldgeezer
24th May 2011 9:52 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 35 · Views: 23674 · Subject: wow, 42mpg avg over 379 miles in my Auto !! |
"Having looked at the earth booster web site, however, I think it looks about as convincing as this : "
Well i would of agreed with you but having been a vehicle diagnostic technician for ... |
| SD4 rejection...... |
oldgeezer
24th May 2011 9:39 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 57 · Views: 29058 · Subject: SD4 rejection...... |
| whilst i agree with triple7 about "you want your dealer on your side " if he was on the customers side it would of been fixed by now ! The trouble is that so many dealers have a rather lap ... |
| SD4 rejection...... |
oldgeezer
23rd May 2011 9:35 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 57 · Views: 29058 · Subject: SD4 rejection...... |
i would post a message for Lucy on honest john, she is very helpfull and will normally get involved with these type of incidents.
Thats a real shame as it does take the edge of buying a new car. I be ... |
| Service Action Q106 - Diesel Auto Transmission Slip/Flare |
oldgeezer
23rd May 2011 11:09 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 77 · Views: 71698 · Subject: Service Action Q106 - Diesel Auto Transmission Slip/Flare |
| Hi, no its not a known fix. Out of desperation and lack of confidence in two dealerships after several visits , left it there two weeks once ! I looked into the battery voltage at cranking and discove ... |
| Service Action Q106 - Diesel Auto Transmission Slip/Flare |
oldgeezer
23rd May 2011 9:57 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 77 · Views: 71698 · Subject: Service Action Q106 - Diesel Auto Transmission Slip/Flare |
That doesnt sound right ! I would make sure there are no fault codes in ECU that is making it run on "reduced performance " even though its not displayed on dash.
Mine is the one, after des ... |
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