Thanks for the reply Peter. I totally agree with what you are saying. The reason I'd asked was because I am very limited on garages that seem to know what they are on about where I live. I have had one garage look at it and they stuck some kind of diagnostics system onto it and came up with...

Hi, I seem to have this same problem. When you say you can unplug the sensors at the rear of the inner wings, does this bypass the ABS and allow the brakes to operate like a standard brake system and if so what implications are there if you leave them unplugged when it comes to an MOT?

Those are two great replies, thanks very much. I am due at work shortly so won't get a chance to do anything until the weekend. Can you just tell me that when doing the MFU function test, will it be obvious if it finds a fault. In other words what should I be looking for once its completed the...

Hi I am having a bit of a do with my electrics at the mo. I have a Discovery 1 300Tdi ES Auto and periodically my courtesy lights, rear wiper, front intermittent wipers, heated windows, front and back, and front and back wash wipe stop working. I haven't been able to tell which of these things...

I have just in the last week changed from the standard halogens onto the Osram Nightbreakers and I am astounded at the difference in extra light and length of beam. The light seems to be easier on the eye as well. Needless to say I am well pleased with them. I see there could be an issue on...

I have also just had a new damper put onto my 300Tdi ES Auto. It felt like I was about to leave the road if I hit a bump whilst pressing the brakes. The damper certainly seems to have sorted the wheel wobble, but it has made my steering feel heavier. Also when I have turned a corner, I would...

Thanks for the reply. It's taken me all afternoon, but managed to sort the lights. It was a poor connection. The bulb holder had bits and bobs of corrosion all over it. As for the hinge, I don't think there is a problem with the hinge itself, it's where it's screwed into the door that seems...

I have just picked up a 1997 Discovery 300Tdi ES Auto that has a couple of problems I need to get sorted. One is that my drivers door has dropped and there seems to be a problem with the top hinge. Where it's attached to the door there are 3 torx screws holding it in place, but there is movement...

It's amazing this, but only today mine have started playing up as well. The difference with mine is that they come on, but won't switch off. Do you think the connections may be the problem in my case?

Sadly it's the bulkhead that's had it. The bolts and a chunk of metal off the bulkhead are still attached to the hinge so a plate needs welding into the bulkhead so that the hinge can be re attached!

Bunnymofo, that's decent of you to offer. I'm just considering going for another 300 Tdi because the door isn't the only issue with my motor, it also has a hinge on the bonnet that has broken free of the bulkhead and that is no easy fix from what I can see. I assume it means getting the...

Thanks for the replies folks, The window runner is something I'll definitely look into. Unfortunately my motor sits out in the open most of the time and I also have to cross causeways in bad weather at times and it's had it's fair share of sea water being flung all over it so rust is an issue. I...

I have a Discovery 94 300Tdi and the other day I was driving along as usual on a smooth surface when all of a sudden my front passenger door flew open :eek:. My heart just about stopped! I got out and shut it properly, thinking that I probably hadn"t done so to start with, but unfortunately it...

I had something similar to your problem happening to me a couple of years ago. Loss of power and plenty of black smoke. And like yours mine seemed to run okay on the flat. How old is your timing belt? it was my belt that caused my probs. It had jumped a tooth and as a result just put the...

Good thinking Andy, will do.

OOh thats thrown me. Looks like I may have to buy both and send the unused one back then. Ta anyway.

Thanks for the info mate.

I have just had my 94 300Tdi Mot'd and I need a new trackrod end for the front near side. I'm told there are 2 of them,but its the one that at the other end is attached to the steering box. Can anyone tell me if its left hand thread I need or right hand thread. Thanks in anticipation of your help.

Here is a link for DLS Independent Landrover Centre who are advertising dashboard repair kits on Ebay. Hope this helps. eBay.co.uk Shop – DLS LAND ROVER SPARES UK: Search results for dashboard repair kit.

You will see there are 2 search facilities on the menus at the top of this page. The google search one is not the one you want, its the one just below that. If you do a search for "Buying a Discovery" it will come up with a number of other people that have asked the same question as yourself.