1. J

    another back window prob

    3 door, any idea on sensor location? The only way to get it to stay up is Turn it up with key whilst locking doors with fob, The alarm gos off but I press arm button and it stays up and locked
  2. J

    Is it legal to have a different coloured badge (flag) on my number plate?

    This is NOT me guessing..... Its only legal to display, euro flags is blue background with yellow stars and the country code I.e. GB. The goverment made it legal to display the St George flag in 2009, but won't be recognised on the continent. However the display of stickers with flags etc is...
  3. J

    another back window prob

    Hi, I have tried both methods of recalibrated the back window but every time I get out and lock up the back window GOS down, sometime the alarm GOS off if I manage to keep it closed and lock it. So wondering if anyone has more detail to add or another method. Thanks
  4. J

    what gadgets and gizmos have you installed?

    I love gadgets on cars, So far I've fitted upgraded clock with voltmeter etc Front fogs Tow rope. Upgraded led interior lights Interior strip lights Just wondering what other gadgets people have fitted
  5. J

    Removing the O2 sensor

    Hi, I had a slight prob when fitting my new manifold in that the instant gasket stuff went a bit wild. It blew white smoke then cleared itself its now a bit sluggish. I disconnected the o2 sensor to diagnose and it ran fine so my question is this. What effect will it have if I run it without...
  6. J

    1.8 petrol jumpy/ pulling on hills/under load

    Hi, After finally fixing my alternator my original problem still persists in that its pull back for split seconds as if its jumping going up hills or under load. Does anyone have any solutions I can be looking into. I already looked at fuel filter and it seems nice and clean, worth just...
  7. J

    battery not holding charge

    Guys, I'm sorry for been stupid it was the alternator fuse!!!
  8. J

    possible alternator problem and removal advice please

    Ok, now I'm going to seen very stupid in saying thisas a qualified mechanic..... But, after changing alternator, belt and battery I decided to check the fuses. And guess what! The fuse that said ALT under the dash had blown. Luckily I needed to take alternator off for ease of changing...
  9. J

    battery not holding charge

    I'm not sure about the old one but new one is brand new. I'm going to try it with new one just wondering if there was anything else it could be while I got the bonnet up.
  10. J

    battery not holding charge

    Hi, I've replaced my alternator as it didn't seem to be charging the battery. I also brought a new battery. At the moment the old battery is still on. Tomorrow I'll put the new one on which will hopefully fix the problem...... The question is this. There's 12.6v coming out the alternator is...
  11. J

    possible alternator problem and removal advice please

    Now I've changed the battery (to a high amperage) there is no starting or battery issue. I just worry if I go out and it runs the battery down that I'll be stuck in the middle of nowhere!. May go on a close drive and take my multimeter with me
  12. J

    Tinny noise in high revs.

    Hi when I drive at high revs then change gear, during the section where I dip the clutch to change gear there is a tinny noise. Any ideas?
  13. J

    possible alternator problem and removal advice please

    OK, So I've just got a new battery as my car kept dying. I've put it on and put a voltmeter on and its still showing about 12.7v I.e. its not going up to to 13.?v etc. So I've drawn the conclusion its the alternator am I right in saying that? Does anyone have the removal and refit...
  14. J

    pulls under load

    My free lander pulls back under load. More noticeable when I'm towing my caravan. I've not looked into it yet. But I'm going to change Air and fuel filter Spark plug change Oil and filter have been done. Anything else I could be looking into.
  15. J

    Battery died and warning lights on.

    Hi My tc and abs lights came on I turned the engine off then it wouldn't start. I left it then she started again. I turned off but i just get a clicking. The batery is now on charge. And ill get themultimeter out tomorrow. But why wouldbit just die like that? Thanks
  16. J

    i fear im needing site more and more - couple problems help pleaseeee.

    Hi! OK prob 1 I towed a caravan for the first time. I notices bit pulling quite a bit when going up hills even when in 1st or 2nd. When the revs go up high there's a tinny sound. And when changing gears there's a bit of a thump. Any suggestions Prob 2 After towing said caravan the back...
  17. J

    fog lamps wiring (I have searched!)

    I thanks for your reply I was thinking about a bigger fuse but was worried about melting the car lol. What relay did you use
  18. J

    slight pulling underload\up hill

    Hi My freelander pulls a little bit when going up a hill or under load it seems to pull back for a second then go fine. It also seems a little sluggish in general. I cleaned up the sparks and filter and it seemed fine then slowly went back to the sane thing after a 240mile drive. Should I just...
  19. J

    fog lamps wiring (I have searched!)

    Hi I'm having trouble with my fog lamps, I have searched but can't find specific answer! I have 4 mini lamps mounted together there is a red and black wire. When I earth the black and touch positive to battery they come on fine. But when I wire it to come on with the main headlights it keeps...
  20. J

    Speed cameras

    PS the average speed cameras on motorways always seem to trick the simple minded, I always see some BMW driver doing 70+ slam his breaks on at the camera, speed up then slam his breaks on at the next camera. I just think derrrrr