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 Headlights coming on with no key in ignition. |
Alien
 16th Sep 2018 1:25am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 9 · Views: 3624 · Subject: Headlights coming on with no key in ignition. |
Until the new switch arrives leave the switch in the "main" position while parked.
This will put a larger air gap between the "flash" contacts. |
| Melrose show, Easter 2017. |
Alien
28th Aug 2018 9:26am
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Forum: Australia & New Zealand · Replies: 3 · Views: 4790 · Subject: Melrose show, Easter 2017. |
On the books and subject to the cooks work, no additional trip though  |
| Depress clutch to start |
Alien
29th Jul 2018 1:04am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 13 · Views: 4717 · Subject: Re: Depress clutch to start |
Hi.
Has anybody modified the Def in the way that depressing the clutch is necessary to start the engine, like in the USDM cars?
Or maybe it has been implemented in the Defenders sold (long, long tim ... |
| Headlight flash |
Alien
29th Jul 2018 12:31am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 10 · Views: 3455 · Subject: Headlight flash |
Unfortunately the stalk still has all the headlamp current running through it so it's only a mater of time before it fails.
More so if you swap between main and dipped lamps at night.
This is why I ... |
| OME steering damper question |
Alien
6th Jan 2018 10:03pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 13 · Views: 7064 · Subject: OME steering damper question |
ha, very nice.
Well i'm now about to smash the thing to bits and give up!
The rubbers on the OME do indeed fit neatly into the chassis brackets - so, no washer cups required i guess.
However, ... |
| Oil leak back axle |
Alien
6th Jan 2018 9:55pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 17 · Views: 18093 · Subject: Oil leak back axle |
My next check would be to see if the diff breather is clear.
If it's blocked it may me pushing oil past the seal.
It's also possible the replacement outer axle seal is damaged |
| OME steering damper question |
Alien
6th Jan 2018 11:39am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 13 · Views: 7064 · Subject: OME steering damper question |
| I was going to work on ours too Andy but it hit 43+ just on lunch time so gave up and hid inside with the air conditioner. |
| OME steering damper question |
Alien
6th Jan 2018 11:17am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 13 · Views: 7064 · Subject: OME steering damper question |
I suspect the old washers will not fit correctly with the new bushes.
Have a look if there is a difference in bush diameter where it fits through the mounting hole. |
| Alternator charging voltage |
Alien
6th Jan 2018 11:07am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 10 · Views: 13120 · Subject: Alternator charging voltage |
Just thought I'd a little of what happened to our 2.2 with voltages that started reading up to 15 volts.
I have a duel battery controller that was picking up peak voltages over 14.8 and cutting out.
... |
| Cylinder head temp sensor |
Alien
6th Jan 2018 10:30am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 12 · Views: 9074 · Subject: Cylinder head temp sensor |
Be aware the temperature gauge will read "normal" even though the engine temperatures are fluctuating when we drive.
Below is copied from the RAVE for the 2.4 engine.
Engine Coolant Temp ... |
| Oil leak back axle |
Alien
6th Jan 2018 10:03am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 17 · Views: 18093 · Subject: Oil leak back axle |
x2 for the outer axle seal, I had one go on ours contaminating the wheel bearing grease with oil.
The stub axle will need to be removed to access the seal. |
| Headlight troubleshooting |
Alien
8th Oct 2017 1:53am
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 8 · Views: 3833 · Subject: Headlight troubleshooting |
A relayed loom reduces the current through the switch.
A couple of examples...
http://www.paddockspares.com/boomslang-performance-headlight-loom.html
http://www.traxide.com.au/headlight-wiring-kits ... |
| Australia 2018 |
Alien
8th Oct 2017 12:13am
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 8 · Views: 5491 · Subject: Australia 2018 |
If your looking at an early April finish...
https://www.landrover70thcooma.com/
One we did recently...
https://www.maralingatours.com.au/
Give your self a few days to explore the Flinders too ... |
| Puma spot light switch wiring. |
Alien
12th Aug 2017 10:16am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 20 · Views: 14386 · Subject: Puma spot light switch wiring. |
There should be a plug and wiring code(ie, what pin does what) supplied with the switch.
The earth and parking feed are the same on all the similar switches so finding those wires is easy.
The remai ... |
| Puma spot light switch wiring. |
Alien
12th Aug 2017 9:20am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 20 · Views: 14386 · Subject: Puma spot light switch wiring. |
The earth wire will be for the light in the IPF switch so is not needed if swapping to a different switch.
I use one of these(and an aircomp and winch)switchs...
http://www.expeditioncentre.com.au/a ... |
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