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DOH! Is there some evil scrooge-like LR person employed on the FL1 design team who died and was abused by the board of directors looking down and getting even on the owners? I have a vision of character like one of "The Tuckers" laughing like a drain at us all. I reconnected my battery...

I have been thinking about your alarming issue. I had the same symptoms. A few days later though, my (LHD) drivers door (your nearside) glass mechanism failed. I replaced it and the alarm matter just happened to disappear. Is the system able to detect the door glass not closing fully...

Which region of France are you in please. With Generali and 50% NCB, I am paying 450€ for comp including recovery. I bank with CA but have been losing faith with them of recent.

Here's a pic should anyone else want to know what the insert looks like. As @marjon said, you are looking to compress a small tang to allow the insert to exit the receptacle. Wiring modified, steering assembly tomorrow. Vibration report later on @Nodge68. Thanks everyone

Thanks @marjon, I just managed that with a pin for the 1.8i wheel. Just ordered a set of terminal removal tools off Amazon to make the future easier. Working at the HSE wheel now.

Do any of you bright sparks (groan) know how the pins remove from the receptacles in the steering wheel horn connection? Pic attached. The horn pinouts are different between the 2005 HSE TD4 and the 1998 1.8i steering wheels and so I need to modify the 1.8i to TD4 standard. I was hoping not...

Thanks @Nodge68 - I guess I might find out tomorrow or Monday... (visitors you wish had something else to do got in my way...) I'll post my findings here.

Hello @andyfreelandy, one reason may be I use an Apple laptop using Safari browser. I can just drag the image I want into the message and it uploads that way. Using the icon in the toolbar just doesn't work.

Doh! I answered my own question!!! The yellow item in the picture of my question above is an anti-vibration dampener for diesel engined vehicles only (see the attached pic). The steering wheel I bought was for a 1998 1.8i petrol vehicle. It will be interesting to see how much vibration I feel...

For 45€ I bought what appeared to be a new old stock 1998 black leather steering wheel to replace the disgusting 2005 HSE steering wheel. I removed the airbag assembly and see that there is an elastomerically mounted yellow coloured mass which I presume contacts the airbag module in high impact...

Yes @Colthebrummie, an adventure it is going to be. I am now at the point in life where I am looking to avoid the reasons not to do something, if that makes sense. That said, I agree, a range rover is not the right tool. @Stance's comments make good sense about deep snow and clearance too, but...

Stance, kiitos! What do you prefer between Nokian and Conti? I know both would be okay on tarmac roads, but how are they on dirt roads with deeper, soft snow please? My thinking is to have a winch and anchor available too but do accept that it is impossible to cover EVERY eventuality for...

We are planning to travel and be in a very remote part of northern europe at a time when there is every chance of very deep snow. Not planning to risk our lives but planning for unforeseen events is sensible. Prior military experience taught me that it is too easy to fall victim in tundra...

Went shopping today with my loverly lady.. :(. I hate shopping. Stood in the carpark and examined the rear wiper arm; damn thing is broken down by the rotation shaft! :mad: Now I know why it didn't rotate properly :( Went shopping later online for a new arm and blade. :rolleyes: I love...

Salut, I am interested in which assurance (insurance) company LR owners in France are finding competitive price and service wise? I'm losing faith with Generali... Bonne journée à tous!

Correct and agreed, I lacked precision with LR; it was indeed BMW. What I failed to get across was that it was an official modification. There is no denying more oil passes through too and there is reduced service time either. For me, what it does do, is significantly reduce the risk of...

I strongly commend the PCV vortex modification that LR implemented. The filter is a poor design,

I just did a 2500 mile trip from northwest France through Groningen to Berlin. Return down through Dresden, Koblenz and Luxembourg. I mention the zones and cities for the benefit of those who know the sort of roads I was using. Some occasional steep roads in Lux'. Usually at 70mph reaching...

Hello friends, It's been taking some time to prepare since I purchased her last December, but my TD4 FL1 is about to undertake it's first big trip... 4-5,000km. I have checked everything, put the inline thermostat in amongst things and the functional reliability so far, is better than I have...

That explains a lot to me Nodge! Thanks. I hadn't thought about the longitudinal vs transverse issue at all. I sat looking at the thermostat housing wondering why two of the fastener lugs were chamfered, (and now after your enlightenment realising I was incorrect) thinking it was a measure to...