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jezzawright

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Hi there,
Last fri i got a Defender td5 1999.

I just thought i would check the red plug that is known for getting oil in from the injector loom.

Now when i pulled it out i noticed there was oil in it so i have just cleaned it out and left it to stand overnight to let it drain to see if anymore would come out and i will check in the morning.

I was wondering if there was anyone local to me (telford Little wenlock) that may have changed the injector loom on a defender or i suppose a disco as i think they are the same.

Please let me know your thoughts thank you jeremy
 
what is the best thing to clean the red plug out tho? i used contact cleaner. got brake clutch too is that better. do the new looms stop it all together or dose it come back? cheers
 
I just changed my injector loom last weekend. Was a bit apprehensive but it was a doddle - very easy to do.

The oil in my red plug was causibng the battery to discharge, i used contact cleaner which worked fine, but the oil is still weeping into the plug from the loom, through hopefully it will stop soon :D
 
(DTd5 I just changed my injector loom last weekend. Was a bit apprehensive but it was a doddle - very easy to do.)

Where abouts do u live as i am not sure if i want to do it on my own. Or is there anyone willing to help (shropshire) tks jeremy
 
This might sound like a stupid question but can u remove the ecu without disconnecting the battery at all or do you need to disconnect the battery? cheers.
 
jezzawright said:
This might sound like a stupid question but can u remove the ecu without disconnecting the battery at all or do you need to disconnect the battery? cheers.
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Yes, but you should disconnect the battery before changing the loom and before spraying the contact cleaner.
 
Well this morning after leaving to drain overnight i put the ECU back in. I then cleaned out the MAF sensor and the MAP sensor. they were both quite dirty. after cleaning and reassembling i took it out for a run. I cant believe the difference. no more stuck at 55mph with it missing and better pulling up hills. WORTH DOING IT ALL.
 
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