1. MuddySparks

    Best place to re-map a TD5 in the South of England?

    Matty a friend of mine has brought the kit and has re-mapped a couple of Discoveries...... (2 & 3's). he is in Bromley, Kent and as it is just a side line thing, he will be cheap.
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    Central locking problem mostly solved

    Hi Guys, I brought a 2001 's' spec D2 td5 in mid June with two main problems, A: the fuel pump was squealing like a stuck pig & B: the keyfob would lock 3 of the 5 doors but wouldn't unlock any, the dash button did lock and unlock the same doors. So today I changed the fuel pump for a...
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    Central locking & Key fob - can this happen?

    I have brought (again from Ebay - but gauranteed 100% working perfectly or money back) second-hand Central locking units for tailgate and NSR door, once I fit these, I am hoping this will solve this particular issue. I don't have any dianostic equipment unfortunately so can't test stuff...
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    Central locking & Key fob - can this happen?

    Just an update, brought two new keys from ebay (they are near identical copies of the originals) so that at least gives me decent cases. How I am getting around the alarm going off all the time until it can be sorted is this...... ....I lock the passenger front door by pushing the button...
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    Central locking & Key fob - can this happen?

    Hi, I recentlybrought a new Discovery (Not new - just new to me) it is a D2 td5 and is the 'S' spec model (so no sunroof). It has an issue with the central locking........ ........I have two key fobs, only one with a blade. With the blade fitted to either fob it will start the car no problem...
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    Looking for a D2 - What to watch out for

    OK, This is what I have done........ I went off and brought a D2 - TD5 'S', so avoided the leaky sunroofs by not having any, air suspenion has been replaced by coils already (not sure if I am altogether ok with that, I might put it back to air), It was a private sale and came with 12 months mot...
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    Looking for a D2 - What to watch out for

    Thanks everyone, I have been a Landy owner since about mid eighties, I have had most models over the years (never had a forward control or series 1) and the newest has been a 300tdi. I drive an escort diesel van for my work vehicle (own company) because I was fed up with cheaply made...
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    Looking for a D2 - What to watch out for

    Hi, I am probably going to be buying a Discovery 2 (1999 - 2000) td5, there is a lot of talk of air suspension being problematic and sunroofs is there anything else I should be looking out for ? cheers Gary
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    D2 noise when cornering old chestnut

    I had trouble with noise and slight vibration on cornering with a set of general grabbers, changed the tyres for pirrelli scorpions .............. no more noise or vibration, I would never again buy GG. I would not of thought it was tyres except a friend told me of his brother having the same...
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    Disco 1 wheel nuts for Alloys

    Hi, I'm looking for some (Five only) Disco 1 wheel nuts for alloy wheels, preferably a set of locking wheelnuts, but standard will do for now. I would rather buy them from someone breaking a Disco rather than pay through the nose for new. Cheers.
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    alarm or immobilizer oddity....

    Right here's an odd one, brought a Disco 1 van (sorry 'commercial') 1998 on a R, 300tdi and all is dandy, but the other day I was driving along minding my own business when what appeared to be the hazard lights came on and wouldn't switch off. the engine was running fine and the indicator switch...
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    Rangerover seats into disco

    Hi, lads & lasses, I have just brought a cracking Disco 1 (1998) commercial and I have also been offered a couple of Rangerover (p38) front seats, nice cream leather with fancy piping, all that malarky..... .......now I'm not interested in the electric motors / heater etc, so if i take the...
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    What mileage is your Disco 1 on?

    my 93 model 200tdi Discovery has a genuine 95000 miles on it.
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    Good bye 300tdi... LONG LIVE 200tdi!

    Cool, this is beginning to sound like a 200tdi appreshation society, Anyhow...... ....My reason for replying is just to say, I use this senerio sometimes "do you want a jaguar that is full of clever bits of electronic wizardry and very comfortable, but will go wrong lots and cost a fortune to...
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    London LEZ - The Facts about your Landy

    Course it's a rip off.......What they couldn't get rid of with the scrappage scheme they are going to get rid of this way. It's all about getting everyone to buy a new car.
  16. MuddySparks

    London LEZ - The Facts about your Landy

    Believe what you like........ It makes no odds to me, like I said I drive a car, and can't be arsed to argue the point with you, I ain't gotta pay it.
  17. MuddySparks

    London LEZ - The Facts about your Landy

    Oh and BTW, Pre 1974 the LEZ dosen't apply. No idea why they chose that date, but if your vehicle was first registered before 1st January 1974, it is exempt. And the website is LEZ (NOT TFL)..........different dept.
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    London LEZ - The Facts about your Landy

    Ebbadger.... Not Rubbish, Absolutely true, come 3rd January 2012 when the new Lez rules come into force, All utility vehicles listed as diesel by DVLA will be subject to the charge. Before you start ranting, do what we did.............go direct to DVLA, London LEZ and VOSA. All confirm...
  19. MuddySparks

    Second gear problem!!

    Before spending all your money check out the bias plate alignment as that what it sounds like to me, and it won't take more than 30 minutes to check it.