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| skyeplumb Member Since: 22 Apr 2013 Location: Isle of Skye Posts: 134   
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Is the wiring prone to breakage? My drivers window stopped working - one wire broken in two places the othe had the insulation split. Rear passenger door locking not working - both wires broken. The wires seemed very stiff and brittle Now I'm worried that all the wiring will go the same way, any thoughts? Clive Series IIa Lightweight - Long Gone Discovery 1 300Tdi - Sold Defender 110 XS 07MY Utility |
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15th Jun 2013 8:00am |
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| mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6769  
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Wires breaking in the rubber sleeve between the door and pillar is common on defenders
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15th Jun 2013 8:02am |
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| skyeplumb Member Since: 22 Apr 2013 Location: Isle of Skye Posts: 134
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Thank for the reply, I'll put some spare wire and crimps in the tool kit in case of failure while away Series IIa Lightweight - Long Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi - Sold Defender 110 XS 07MY Utility |
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15th Jun 2013 8:08am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610  
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I wouldn't personally lose any sleep over it especially if you have the tooling and savvy to track any issues down. I have had issues with not broken but chafed cables on TC/ABS. Took me between 5 and 6 hours to source and sort. Would have been horrific had I needed to pay workshop labour.
The Defender is a strange beast where certain individuals have had several clutches/gearboxes etc. whereas I have had none. Live with it 'warts 'n' all and address any issues when and if they occur, it is the nature of the beast itself that is the driving force unfortunately. Hope yours is/will be kind to you!  If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! Last edited by K9F on 15th Jun 2013 9:15am. Edited 1 time in total |
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15th Jun 2013 8:53am |
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| skyeplumb Member Since: 22 Apr 2013 Location: Isle of Skye Posts: 134
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thanks K9F - I've also had the TC/ABS chaffed wires - fortunately repaired under warranty as it took ages to trace. Series IIa Lightweight - Long Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi - Sold Defender 110 XS 07MY Utility |
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15th Jun 2013 8:57am |
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| landyman37 Member Since: 22 Jan 2012 Location: west midlands Posts: 153 |
Where was your wires broke we have the same fault with our 110
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15th Jun 2013 1:43pm |
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| skyeplumb Member Since: 22 Apr 2013 Location: Isle of Skye Posts: 134
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the wires were broken in the rubber conduit that goes between the post and the door - had to remove the door card (and handles etc.) to get to it to repair - un plugged the plugs to give a bit of movement and replaced the offending wires.
Check Fuses etc. then I pulled the rubber conduit away from the A post un plugged the connector and tested it with a multimeter (holding the door light switch at the same time) i had voltage when the switch was pressed so the fault must have between there and the motor. Series IIa Lightweight - Long Gone Discovery 1 300Tdi - Sold Defender 110 XS 07MY Utility |
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15th Jun 2013 2:33pm |
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| Generaldej Member Since: 30 Dec 2012 Location: Milbury Heath Posts: 82 
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Every now and then I check a door is locked after locking With the remote. On one occasion I found a rear passenger door on my 110 CSW was unlocked- even after locking and unlocking several times.
 Found the two wires in the single cable going to the door were completely cut - I can only assume it got caught in the door somehow. No idea how long this was unlocked as normally I lock the Landy and check the drivers door but on this occasion I must of been nearer the passenger door.. Easy fix once you know what's going on.  |
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15th Jun 2013 9:57pm |
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| skyeplumb Member Since: 22 Apr 2013 Location: Isle of Skye Posts: 134
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Having had a discovery for the last 3 years, I check all doors every time I lockup. Series IIa Lightweight - Long Gone Discovery 1 300Tdi - Sold Defender 110 XS 07MY Utility |
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15th Jun 2013 10:24pm |
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