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 Air suspension hiss after sitting |
DFNDER
 28th Nov 2024 9:30am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 4 · Views: 434 · Subject: Air suspension hiss after sitting |
| When the car wakes up, it will self level and get to access height if not already there, ensuring the easiest possible access. This can be cancelled by having a trailer connected or with the previous ... |
| MY25 Wireless Charger |
DFNDER
20th Nov 2024 5:04am
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Forum: In Car Electronics (L663) · Replies: 4 · Views: 510 · Subject: MY25 Wireless Charger |
| Wireless chargers are nothing more than a magnetic coil. No witchcraft. Either remove the phone from its case, or place face down. It needs full surface contact for the low powered mag field to carry ... |
| ODB11 Tool for the P400e |
DFNDER
20th Nov 2024 5:01am
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Forum: P400e Area (L663) · Replies: 1 · Views: 197 · Subject: ODB11 Tool for the P400e |
| Check with GAP in Canada, they may be developing one specifically for the 'e', their GAP iid is very good for all other LR vehicles. |
| New Def Rear Work Lights |
DFNDER
10th Nov 2024 11:51pm
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Forum: Modifications & Maintenance (L663) · Replies: 4 · Views: 541 · Subject: New Def Rear Work Lights |
| Try powerful UK, they do an upgrade kit. I've got one but yet to fit. |
| Intermittent starting failure |
DFNDER
10th Nov 2024 11:48pm
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Forum: Faults & Fixes (L663) · Replies: 20 · Views: 1321 · Subject: Intermittent starting failure |
| There was a BSIG recall earlier this year across most Defenders, this is the belt started integrated generator issue which can affect starting and charging of the smart alternator on these vehicles ... |
| Throttle/shifting issues at low speed (Defender 90 '25) |
DFNDER
10th Nov 2024 11:36pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 3 · Views: 400 · Subject: Throttle/shifting issues at low speed (Defender 90 '25) |
| It's the adaptations in the transmission ecu. As said you need to drive it more and also in manual mode. The ecu adapts to your driving style and relearns the factory set shift points. |
| Service conundrum - why is oil change due now??? |
DFNDER
2nd Nov 2024 12:39pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 17 · Views: 1500 · Subject: Service conundrum - why is oil change due now??? |
| Drive it like you stole it and take it on a long run, several hundred miles at least. Diesels aren't meant for short trips, unless you leave the engine running all the time. It's why I went for the ... |
| Warped brake discs |
DFNDER
2nd Nov 2024 12:08pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 23 · Views: 2963 · Subject: Warped brake discs |
I have a 23MY V8 defender 110.
I’ve had several JLR products and I’d say it’s common when an owner brakes too hard.
I know it’s not always possible to brake gently, but basically JLR d ... |
| Side steps / Side Tubes / Nerf bars |
DFNDER
12th Oct 2024 1:05am
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Forum: Modifications & Maintenance (L663) · Replies: 4 · Views: 677 · Subject: Side steps / Side Tubes / Nerf bars |
I'm tempted, but I just don't know when I will be "side tooting".
Check out Tuffant or Lucky8 offroad they do the proper rock sliders, the rest is just urban lightweight stuff. |
| Side mounted gear carrier L663 ..... mounted left side!? |
DFNDER
6th Oct 2024 9:40pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 3 · Views: 458 · Subject: Side mounted gear carrier L663 ..... mounted left side!? |
| Pretty sure there's not enough sheet metal or reinforced material there to mount the box on the other side. POWERFUL UK does the adapter plates so you can fit the box on polisher side, but then that's ... |
| Electrochromatic Passenger Mirror Retrofit? |
DFNDER
2nd Oct 2024 2:48am
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Forum: Modifications & Maintenance (L663) · Replies: 7 · Views: 1030 · Subject: Electrochromatic Passenger Mirror Retrofit? |
| Watching with interest would be great to add thr chromatic glass to the lh mirror as per my drivers side mirror. Don't know why it's not there from factory... |
| Melting Back door tyre |
DFNDER
29th Sep 2024 1:59am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres (L663) · Replies: 9 · Views: 1638 · Subject: Melting Back door tyre |
| Yup, that's definitely caused by thinners or acetone. Shame they tried to hide it by just putting the cover back on. |
| L663 Engine Fault Code + Electrical Issue |
DFNDER
28th Sep 2024 2:47am
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Forum: Faults & Fixes (L663) · Replies: 3 · Views: 1003 · Subject: L663 Engine Fault Code + Electrical Issue |
Did you have the BSIG recall done? https://www.aulro.com/afvb/l663-defender/297408-bsig-problem-just-notified.html
And for info https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmgXkLZJPOY
This is a known issu ... |
| Matrix led halo failure |
DFNDER
28th Sep 2024 2:30am
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Forum: Faults & Fixes (L663) · Replies: 11 · Views: 884 · Subject: Matrix led halo failure |
| 16months and 20000km in, no issues, fingers crossed. I have 5yrs factory warranty and 5yrs extended platinum warranty, so should be covered in the event of a component failure. Similar with our Jeep, ... |
| Rusting tow eyes |
DFNDER
28th Sep 2024 2:22am
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Forum: Faults & Fixes (L663) · Replies: 71 · Views: 14197 · Subject: Rusting tow eyes |
I fitted a set of genuine LR tow eyes from a Dynamic X - they are powder coated red.
The black trim surrounds came from Simon at Powerful UK.
No rust, and they look better than the plain black ... |
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