Is it a new RF unit or an old original. how do I tell?

ghostbuster · Nov 29, 2011

I'm new here, but most impressed with the helpful posts I have read.

I have a question and would like your help, please.

I have a 1999 4.6 Vouge.

How can I tell if the newer RF unit has been fitted in the past? (many people seem to have had probs with the old units).

Where do I look?

What do I look for?

Regards,

Mike.

Dopey · Nov 29, 2011

Park up at a supermarket, and just go shopping, if its immobilised, you have the old one, if not you have the new one!! (seriously)

dave4x4 · Nov 29, 2011

There are 3 types and the outside case is the same on all of them. Only sure way to tell is to take the case off. If you do a search on rangerovers.net there is a picture of the 3 types of circuit board side by side.

everlatesparky · Nov 29, 2011

Dopey said:
Park up at a supermarket, and just go shopping, if its immobilised, you have the old one, if not you have the new one!! (seriously)

Spot on advice

3 times now i have had to get the trolly collectors to push me away from the building at Asda in Sheffield.....park in the child or low emission bays at the other side and all is ok!

Take the plastic cover off you rf unit....if the circuit board is covered in an aluminium shield its a later one.

996TURBO · Nov 29, 2011

Checked Eliot's website

http://www.mez.co.uk/page12.html

Lots of infos there

dave4x4 · Nov 29, 2011

That was the photo I was looking for Flo.

(I am dave3d on rangerovers.net)

996TURBO · Nov 29, 2011

dave4x4 said:
That was the photo I was looking for Flo.

(I am dave3d on rangerovers.net)

Good to see you here

ghostbuster · Nov 30, 2011

Firstly I must say what a quick reply and such good info, many thanks.

I was lead to beleive the RF unit was in the back of the vehicle (luggage space) behind the LH trim panel. On mine the CD changer is there and the unit screwed to the topside of that is not the RF unit I believe?

(it's a E26640 77-A4038-XXX, whatever that is!)

So exactly where do I find the RF unit. I'm sure many have been told before but being new (with my new to me R Rover toy) I need all the help I can get.

Mike.

wammers · Nov 30, 2011

ghostbuster said:
Firstly I must say what a quick reply and such good info, many thanks.

I was lead to beleive the RF unit was in the back of the vehicle (luggage space) behind the LH trim panel. On mine the CD changer is there and the unit screwed to the topside of that is not the RF unit I believe?

(it's a E26640 77-A4038-XXX, whatever that is!)

So exactly where do I find the RF unit. I'm sure many have been told before but being new (with my new to me R Rover toy) I need all the help I can get.

Mike.

Under right hand O/S trim panel where parcel shelf sits. Remove that, it's under there, near seat back latch .

996TURBO · Nov 30, 2011

I have a great tip for you. When you're looking for such info.

Search google image with "RF receiver P38" or "YWY500170". Tons of infos by photos

Photos are universal

ghostbuster · Nov 30, 2011

Brill, many thanks you've come up trumps again in very quick time, yes I've got it and it is one of the intermediate ones. I've had one does of the dreaded 'clickty clicks' so it is probably best to change it, although the battery had been changed by a previous owner, and not too long ago (he's fitted a 76 ah battery), I'm also wondering if I really should get a bigger one as well (Hmmm not cheap either).

Mike.

wammers · Nov 30, 2011

ghostbuster said:
Brill, many thanks you've come up trumps again in very quick time, yes I've got it and it is one of the intermediate ones. I've had one does of the dreaded 'clickty clicks' so it is probably best to change it, although the battery had been changed by a previous owner, and not too long ago (he's fitted a 76 ah battery), I'm also wondering if I really should get a bigger one as well (Hmmm not cheap either).

Mike.

That is a standard battery, if you change it, fit the largest one you can get in. Preferably one for the diesel version.

996TURBO · Nov 30, 2011

125Ah for those is the way to go

ghostbuster · Nov 30, 2011

GREAT I've changed the RF Unit, piece of cake with your help.

Not sure if I got ripped though? inclusive of 10% discount I paid (inc VAT)£183.48 from the local Land Rover dealer, it seems a lot for a small RF receiver, you could buy a Gert Big Wireless for that!

Saint.V8 · Nov 30, 2011

Not bad.....

Island 4x4 (very decent prices on all parts - no affiliation) has it listed for £141.66 not inc. VAT

As with everything...if you look and look and look, you could find it a bit cheaper.....but oftentimes we pay a premium for convieniance.

donp38 · Jun 25, 2012

I have the interim version as per photos shown by 996turbo.

Is this good enough?

996TURBO · Jun 25, 2012

donp38 said:
I have the interim version as per photos shown by 996turbo.

Is this good enough?

No, i replace interim versions with YWY500170 version regularly on customer's car complaining about battery drain

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