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| nosuchthing Member Since: 01 Sep 2022 Location: Woldingham Posts: 22   
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Thanks everyone - there's some great thinking here. I'll try to methodically work through all of these suggestions and report back.
I did check the fuses in the box under the seat - but haven't removed/examined the ones under the dash and didn't even realise there was one near the steering column - will do that today. The point about door looms is a good one - one of them has been cut as they removed the doors. Andylee - many thanks for your very kind offer of the Nanocom - I'll come back to you via PM if it looks like I'd need to trouble you with that - thank you. In the meantime, I spotted another electrical issue - which I think is probably irrelevant - but there is disconnected plug hanging by the diesel filer under the rear of the car - photo attached - does anyone know where this should connect? Thanks again to all for your support!  Click image to enlarge |
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3rd Sep 2022 7:49am |
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| Penfold_6290 Member Since: 22 Sep 2021 Location: Dorset Posts: 320
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As Dinnu says that is the loom for the water sensor that normally sits at the bottom of the fuel filter. Yours doesn't have the sensor so nothing to worry about.
I wouldn't spend too much time looking at the door looms, they will not cause the issue you are experiencing. Concentrate on the integrity of the wiring from the passenger fuse box to the 10AS and the induction ring by the ignition switch. |
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3rd Sep 2022 8:31am |
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| nosuchthing Member Since: 01 Sep 2022 Location: Woldingham Posts: 22
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Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Thanks Dinnu and Penfold. I've now checked all the fuses and found no issues - but despite removing the steering wheel shroud I couldn't see the 10AS fuse that you mentioned Penfold - am I looking in the right place? The car has aircon which sits below the steering column so perhaps it's hidden behind there? Does the steering whee induction ring look right? Photo attached. I've also discovered another disconnected wiring connector block which is dangling to the side of the passenger fuse box. It has a heavy duty brown wire going to it and two lighter gauge wires in white and green/white - two photos attached. It seems to be wrapped in making tape so perhaps it's not part of the original wiring - does anyone know what it should connect to? Separately, I've completely replaced the car's 12 V battery with a new one - normally of course that should trigger the alarm but there was in fact complete silence - so the alarm is definitely not operational. |
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3rd Sep 2022 4:17pm |
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| Penfold_6290 Member Since: 22 Sep 2021 Location: Dorset Posts: 320
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I’m away from home at the moment so can’t look at the wiring diagram. I’ll look later but I don’t think it will be involved with this problem.
It wasn’t me who mentioned an inline fuse around the steering column, I wasn’t aware there was one and don’t ever recall finding one on my many journeys into the wiring in this area. Reconnecting the battery will only sound the alarm if you have the BBUS fitted (battery back up sounder). Not all Defenders do, it’s located behind the LH headlamp if it’s there at all. |
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3rd Sep 2022 4:22pm |
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| nosuchthing Member Since: 01 Sep 2022 Location: Woldingham Posts: 22
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Ah ok - thank you.
Just realised it was rallysteve who mentioned a fuse around the steering column. All the best J |
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3rd Sep 2022 4:40pm |
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| nosuchthing Member Since: 01 Sep 2022 Location: Woldingham Posts: 22
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Hallelujah! Finally got her running. Entered the EKA code and off she went - had tried that previously but must have mis-entered it. Despite 7 months in a field she runs, stops and changes gear perfectly.
Only remaining issue is that the immobiliser now isn't working at all - but I think that will be resolved by getting an automotive locksmith to re-synch the fobs. Thanks everyone for your help!  |
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3rd Sep 2022 5:55pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5222
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Spot on to hear!! Christ knows what those arseholes have done to the system though. But at least you got her running again. Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back
Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it! |
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3rd Sep 2022 6:03pm |
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| Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2109 
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Great news - I’m really pleased 👍 Let us know how you get on as you recommission her. Good luck. |
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3rd Sep 2022 9:20pm |
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| Penfold_6290 Member Since: 22 Sep 2021 Location: Dorset Posts: 320
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Good news, glad to hear.
SP-4x4 is probably your best bet for doors, you can buy them fully built up, I doubt you’ll have much luck at the breakers as what you’ll find is likely to be rusty, dented or both. You might just have to bite the bullet and abuse the credit card. |
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3rd Sep 2022 10:02pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5222
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this is what winds me up, a bunch of arseholes steals his car, and strips the parts to sell on etc, now he has to spend a few quid now on replacing those items.
Might be worth looking at second hand doors for the inner parts etc, Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it! |
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4th Sep 2022 1:34am |
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| nosuchthing Member Since: 01 Sep 2022 Location: Woldingham Posts: 22
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Here's some good news. Pretty much got my stolen Defender back up and running with all the panels complete - see photo
One of the last parts I'm struggling to find is a wiring loom for the rear door - which also has central locking, rear wiper and heated screen. Britcar have them on back order with no ETA - and couldn't find any availability elsewhere. Does anyone know where one can be found? |
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19th Oct 2022 10:59am |
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| Martin Site Admin Member Since: 02 Apr 2007 Location: Hook Norton Posts: 6633 
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Used one currently on eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394231205367
1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW |
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19th Oct 2022 11:23am |
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| nosuchthing Member Since: 01 Sep 2022 Location: Woldingham Posts: 22
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Many thanks Martin. Didn’t think of looking there. Have now bought the eBay item
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19th Oct 2022 11:43am |
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| Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2109
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A happy ending  |
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19th Oct 2022 11:48am |
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