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Christophe



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Belgium 2004 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Java Black
Failed MOT (Belgium)
Recently went for an MOT with my defender 90 2.4tdci (Belgium) and it failed. Why?
Because you're able to remove the key from the ignition while the engine is running and the ignition is on. I always thought this was a "feature" of the Defender but does this mean I have a faulty ignition switch/barrel?
Post #850647 18th Aug 2020 8:00am
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rallysteve



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Keswick Green
yes, you should not be able to do this!

Would suggest a new ignition barrel/steering lock unit.

Steve 02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread
Post #850650 18th Aug 2020 8:13am
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discomog



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Sounds like either a worn key or a worn barrel (or both). As Rallysteve says, looks like you need to replace. Defender 90XS SW
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Post #850672 18th Aug 2020 11:19am
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Christophe



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Belgium 2004 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Java Black
Will go about changing the ignition barrel next weekend. Thumbs Up Cheers! 04' 110 TD5 Double Cab
10' 90 2.4tdci Station Wagon
Post #850969 19th Aug 2020 4:38pm
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Dinnu



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Does the steering lock in such a situation?.. I hope not. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
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mini Anaconda



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My 90 had this "limited edition" feature when I bought it. Confused BORG - Bucks & Oxon 4x4 Response Group
Post #851061 20th Aug 2020 6:10am
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Christophe



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Belgium 2004 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Java Black
Dinnu wrote:
Does the steering lock in such a situation?.. I hope not.


No it doesn't! Don't think that's possible, the key would have to go back to the off position by itself. 04' 110 TD5 Double Cab
10' 90 2.4tdci Station Wagon
Post #851099 20th Aug 2020 11:24am
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Christophe



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Belgium 2004 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Java Black
mini Anaconda wrote:
My 90 had this "limited edition" feature when I bought it. Confused


Same here... 04' 110 TD5 Double Cab
10' 90 2.4tdci Station Wagon
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Martyn668



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Some low lives tried to steal my diesel Series III many years ago, and bust the steering lock in the process. They didn't manage to steal it, but it had this "feature" afterwards. I no longer had to pull the manual solenoid to kill the engine, to then be able to remove the key. If I turned the key to position 0, I could remove it with the engine still running. The battery warning light came did come on though. I was told the alternator was spinning and trying to charge, but wasn't able to do so; I could potentially damage the alternator.
Post #852687 28th Aug 2020 5:10pm
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