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If you look closely behind my MGA you will notice that although they have marked up the bays for horrible electric vehicles they have not actually installed the chargers yet so we felt it perfectly acceptable to block the modern plastic...

I bought singly from LR supermarket, but that was couple of years ago.

I bought a silicone set not long ago and I think they were cheaper, by quite a bit. Checked, loads for about £60...

Bad Earth is my bet

And there is always the old earth issue, without a decent earth electrickety will find any way it can to complete the circuit

I would begin by making sure that both bulbs are correctly seated - if the bulb is rotated from where it should sit, the blob of solder on the base of the bulb could short across. So, take the lenses off, put the tail lights on, and gently...

I would say go for it, looks good. BTW , in the first pic' who is E charging the group of classics ? 🤔😁

One of our cars, an i30 Hyundai, failed it mot with a rear number plate bulb out, and a poor handbrake. They missed the broken rear spring, and rotten rust holed rear trailing arm. I'm going to use that garage again... lol

The Freelander 2 doesn't have an electric lift pump. The pump in the tank is a transfer pump, which is only there to pump fuel from one side of the tank to the other, as the propshaft goes through the middle of the tank, splitting it into two...

I'm not sure if the F2 wiring diagrams are on here, but this is a link to them... https://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10793/L359-09MY_JOB1_CIRCUITS_LHD.pdf On page 25 you will see that fuel pump takes power from fuse FS22 and Fuel...

hi tottot said , tried turning the engine over like you said , then the glow plugs for 40 seconds . it started a treat 💪💪💪💪

I buy quite a few Halfords batteries as they can be very reasonable with the trade discount, never had one fail. And they come with decent guarantee. If you have a card, apparently Costco are good also.

Just replaced my plugs and the difference is immense previously needed 3 or 4 long heats now goes after two short uns

A decent battery will maintain 12.6 V and rise quickly after use. With ignition on turn on headlights then try to start, if they dim considerably then battery usually issue. U could try jumping from another car, and if it starts quicker than...

i disconnected the battery early december. it sat in the garage for about 6 weeks . reconnected the battery gave it about 40 seconds on pre heat (very cold day about -2) . it sounded like it wasn't going to start then it sort of grumbles into...

The Yuasa 640 amp I got from Halfords for £100 has worked perfectly fine on mine for the last 2 years and still has 3 years of warranty left.

Hi I just ordered a key fob from JLR Parts UK Ltd https://www.ebay.com/str/jlrgenuineparts They replied, I sent them my VIN and they got straight back with, I didnt ask them to confirm, they did it on their own initiative I think that's...

Thanks mate. Will take your advice. Cheers from freezing UK