Exactly what mine does, once or twice a year. Exactly what I do also! This bit from the WSM, 18-1-38, seems to explain it, so the WSM seems to contradict itself: "... Immobilisation system When the starter switch is turned on, the BCU sends a unique security code to the ECM. The ECM must...

I am hoping someone else will jump in here with advice on the diagnostics. If you want to cover other vehicles, the Foxwell will do many more than the Nanocom. It was even of use for @Stanleysteamer 's Citroen. Whether it covers the 88", I don't know. I bought my D2 4 years ago, my first...

Yes, the CAN bus is only between the ECU and the EAT ECU. A problem here wouldn't cause non-starting, it is a symptom of the problem, probably. Re the oil leak, check the cam blanking plug at the front of the engine - the O-ring goes hard and they leak a lot of oil which is then blown back...

I don't think anything you have done while driving could cause this. Mine flashes M&S from time to time due to the position switch, I have a Nanocom and just reset the code. I don't believe the TD5 is fully OBD compliant therefore there is only a limited amount you can do with a generic tester...

Hello and welcome! Firstly, do you have a Nanocom/foxwell etc? The CAN bus error means the autobox can't communicate with the engine ECU, ignore the position switch error, that won't stop it starting if it cranks. The pump relay is controlled by the engine ECU also so it is possible that the...

Do you mean these? https://www.jgs4x4.co.uk/discovery-2-heavy-duty-brass-differential-filler-plugs/ I have them on both diffs as the plastic ones were mangled. The rear one weeps slightly as the brass contacts the diff before the rubber seal is compressed enough. An issue with my diff only I...

I would never believe a manufacturer's advertising campaign over the figures published by the IET.

Well, about a year ago I decided to do some calculations to see if I was single-handedly destroying the environment running my 2004 TD5 Auto rather than scrapping it and buying a new electric car. I do just under 5k miles a year and roughly get the published economy figures. Using figures...

Thank you. This will be an interesting experiment. At least the pockets seem to crack at around the same place so I know where to look hardest!

Thanks. Since my massive de-grease, the engine is clean and dry apart from the few drips out of the bell housing. The front cam blanking plug did leak which made a real mess of the engine, but all cleaned now.

Thanks. I was dreading finding the blanking plug leaking, but all that area including the rocker cover is completely dry. I did have the front blanking plug leak some time ago which is what made a load of mess at the front of the engine which was blown back, but that is all dry and clean now too,

I've been tracking down a small oil leak (only a drop or two on the drive) which may have got slightly worse recently. After using half the world's supply of brake cleaned to clean the mess off the engine, gearbox and transfer box, I drove it around for a while and the only area of leak was out...

Thank you. I had wondered how clean the area would need to be. I may give it a go as an experiment as the kit is cheap enough!

Hello All, 2004 TD5 Landmark, 153k miles. While searching for a small engine oil leak, I checked the engine oil level, OK and has never risen on the dipstick, but this time the filler cap smelled of diesel, although the dipstick didn't. When I last changed the oil, 3k miles ago, the drained...

+1 again, and put better than I did:)

+1 on that. Sounds like they got the fault code read, got P0758, solenoid 2, and did nothing else. I would bet it's the wiring harness, not the box. Second opinion time.

There are a couple of threads on Anything goes wondering where JM is, https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/james-martin-is-james-all-okay.371779/ and https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/james-martin.372629/ I hope he returns!

XYZ switch or transmission harness loom chafed where it goes through the P clip over the TC. Best get the fault code read. Do you have a Nanocom/Foxwell etc? The bump is it going into limp home mode. If you were moving it would change into 4th at max pressure giving "harsh changes", to quote...

Same as mine!

You are welcome, but before you spend out on a new alternator (unless you have one lying around!) I would check the battery voltage with the engine running, it should be over 14V, around 14.5V is normal.