| Author |
Message |
 s, gs, xs |
si.
 28th Feb 2013 1:03 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 12 · Views: 8289 · Subject: s, gs, xs |
I though the heated front screen came with the GS? 
Not on our MY10, as it was a cost option when new. But for the £120, I would have paid it.... |
| Battery drain? |
si.
25th Feb 2013 11:14 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 15 · Views: 13003 · Subject: Battery drain? |
| It was a common failure on RR P38s for the ecu to 'wake up' randomly, which flattened the battery after standing for a few days. As it should go to sleep after a few minutes, and hardly use any batter ... |
| Fog's or Driving aid |
si.
17th Feb 2013 10:31 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 61 · Views: 22580 · Subject: Fog's or Driving aid |
| When I used to wear a white hat, I would often stop people driving with their front fogs on, and inform them their rear fog lamp was defective, and I intended issuing a vehicle defect notice. "I ... |
| 112 Emergency calls |
si.
11th Feb 2013 12:07 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 9 · Views: 4334 · Subject: 112 Emergency calls |
| You can register your mobile for emergency texts to 999 as well as 112. |
| Clutch Slipping - advice needed please |
si.
28th Jan 2013 10:39 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 54 · Views: 32973 · Subject: Clutch Slipping - advice needed please |
| Did once read the clutch & DMF were modified in later models, and appear to have alleviated this problem? If I do recal correctly, can someone tell me when the modified ones were fitted from pleas ... |
| Towing strap/strop recommendation |
si.
28th Jan 2013 10:22 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 6 · Views: 4280 · Subject: Towing strap/strop recommendation |
| The law does differentiate between towing, and recovering. So using a 8m strap to recover someone from a ditch etc would be perfectly OK. but you'd need to change straps if you then elect to tow them ... |
| Buying used |
si.
25th Jan 2013 7:36 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 17 · Views: 8645 · Subject: Buying used |
| Our clutch pedal engages quite high up, but there is no sign of distress, and we can tow a fully laded caravan without any sign of slipping. |
| Fuel reseve ? |
si.
25th Jan 2013 7:32 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 7 · Views: 4645 · Subject: Fuel reseve ? |
When our warning light comes on, (The landrover light.....  ), it usually takes 60 - 62 litres to fill up until the pump clicks off..... |
| Genuine LR car mats |
si.
12th Jan 2013 6:56 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 11 · Views: 6255 · Subject: Genuine LR car mats |
Not far of £90 though, when the VAT is added...
I picked up a set of carpet ones a lot cheaper, from a well known internet auction site...... |
| Best speed for optimum mpg |
si.
30th Dec 2012 2:57 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 24 · Views: 10940 · Subject: Best speed for optimum mpg |
65 mph
Pictures say it all !
average speed over 169miles I actually cruised at 63-65mph
https://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums/userpics/13178/1%20week%20eD4%20avg%20speed.jpg
over 50mpg bu ... |
| Eco thingy has never worked |
si.
30th Dec 2012 2:51 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 37 · Views: 21005 · Subject: Eco thingy has never worked |
If you put 42 volts into a 6 cell lead acid battery, it may require frequent topping up with distilled water....  |
| Battery Charging. |
si.
30th Dec 2012 2:40 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 4975 · Subject: Battery Charging. |
| I'm often tempted to connect the smart charger now and again, as the stop/start doesn't appear to work after the car has been stood for a few weeks. After a hour or so of driving, it starts working ag ... |
| 12N /12S Socket change to 13 pin |
si.
30th Dec 2012 2:33 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 12 · Views: 12015 · Subject: 12N /12S Socket change to 13 pin |
| I'd agree that the 13 pin socket fitting is the dog's danglies. If you decided to fit your own socket, they are available with a double entry rear grommet, so fitting is a doddle. But has been suggest ... |
| Dog in the Freelander. |
si.
29th Dec 2012 1:49 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 20 · Views: 11545 · Subject: Dog in the Freelander. |
| The dog guard supplied by Britpart is the travall dog guard, but can be bought from most LR parts suppliers for a lot less than from travall. |
| Phonebook Sync with Samsung Galaxy S3 |
si.
10th Dec 2012 11:19 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 3 · Views: 1937 · Subject: Phonebook Sync with Samsung Galaxy S3 |
Mine seems to work fine.
When I can get Mrs Si's hoop out of the driver's seat..... |
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