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Massive thanks guys. I may of got the wrong end of the stick ( has happened before ) ....looks like I don't need to worry about the hawkeye

I have been looking online ref the hawkeye system.i watched a video available on you tube , and it says that you scan the vehicle and it gives you a error code which you need to look up online....is this correct? I want a system that gives me the faults there and then. Sorry for not explaining clearly

Still thinking about these systems. I was almost there in making my choice of the hawkeye until I found out all the codes are stored online and not in the system which is a bit of a downer if you have no net coverage . Can this be true? I'm back the nanocom or the lynx system.

Thanks for the plier tip....will remember that one

Thanks for the info ...I've been doing some homework and I like the look of the nanocom and hawkeye systems , but I keep coming back to the britpart lynx system. Has anyone gone this route ?

Thanks....not heard of the nanocom ...think it's time for a google search on that . I think I really need the ability to self diagnose the disco, well at least until I have her up together

hi all. ive just bought myself a td5 1999 discovery. i have the 3 ameigos up and need to work out whats causing it...im thinking its a possible wheel bearing issue...my lights are sometimes off , and come on when cornering or the odd bump. kind of random. so i am considering buying a code reader but dont want to spend an absalute fortune so looking for advice on a good unit for finding fault codes,......

thanks....i fear you are right...infact before i even try i know your right ...... looks like i may need to fit an after market kit soon

thanks guys....i have a fob coming from a mate to try....got to be worth a try ..... ....nothing ventured i suppose.

hi all. this being my first classic ( after disco's and defenders ) im unsure if all classics should have a fob for using central locking. my classice is a 5 door H reg. it does have central locking on the key but didnt come with a fob.... is there a way of checking?

massive thanks guys.... think a call to ashcrofts may be in order. having been browsing through the forum i reakon i will do a filter change anyway, cant hurt can it. by the looks of it , it has not been done in a while. i can see it has had an oil change but looks like nothing else has been touched. EDIT just been browsing the ashcrofts website and found this When I start my Automatic Range Rover in the mornings it takes a while to engage drive, it has not always done this. This has become worse in the cold weather. Why? It sounds like you need to change the filter! In the cold weather, i.e when the oil is cold and more viscous, if the filter is partially blocked it will take some time for the pump to draw oil through it. Once the oil becomes warm it flows more freely and can pass through the filter more easily. Hence the problem only occurs when the oil is cold. To remedy this problem your filter needs to be changed. This should be done sooner rather later to reduce the possibility of damage to the autobox, by the clutches 'slipping' during this slow engagement.

thanks for the reply mate....... yeah i have checked the level and all seems fine.

morning all. i have just bought a 91 classic 3.9 auto and love it to bits already., i bought it to replace my rusting discovery as its just gone too far now. anyway i ran a search and came up empty handed. my auto box has an issue which i dont understand to be honest. here goes in the morning after first start you can engage D or any other gear and nothing happens., you have to leave it there for a good few mins and eventully you will get the clunk to give you drive. .....that very first start of the day will only give you 1st gear aswell for a while unless you sit and wait for quite some time. after its moved up the box the first time it seems fine for the rest of the day. unless you stop for more than 20 mins with the engine turned off. then you have to put it in drive and wait all over again. does anyone have any idea's..... it seems the last owner changed the oil as its spotless.

hi all. i am looking for a little advice,.the wifes freelander 2 has started to whine quite loud from the rear end. i thought it was a wheel bearing but on jacking it up there is no play in them and they feel smooth. i could hear the rear diff sounded a bit grumbly while spinning the wheels.... does anyone know if there is a rebuid kit available for the diffs or a company that does it yet. i have searched hard but no joy.

well the plot thickens. i went out this morning and it started and ran fine. the only thing different was the drivers side was parked up on the curb. so the fuel pipes were slightly higher than normal. i have checked all unions today and all seem ok. so gonna look at sedimenter next! thanks for the advice so far......all helping