JoeyT

Update After watching a YouTube video (Ozzie driving around the Outback) explaining how the ignitions can be a common issue, I took the dashboard off and just pulled the back end of the ignition towards the front. It then started no problem and I’ve driven it around and seems fine. Lights or anything else are not tripping it like they were before. Problem now is, it’ll probably be a weak spot, either on the vehicle or in my mind, so I’m going to have to replace the ignition. I knew it all along but at least now am totally convinced there isn’t anything serious wrong. Thanks for all your help. Cheers Joe

Thank you @Mo Murphy Useful info. I'll check there too

Thank you @pete3000 Yes the horn also works. All the fuses and wiring is in excellent condition as is the rest of the vehicle. No corrosion or melting. I'll try the jump lead on the negative terminal. After that I may end up getting an electrician, unless anyone has any better ideas. Thank you

Hi all My 1999 TD5 was running fine for the last 6 months that I've had it. Then it just cuts out whilst driving along. That's engine cuts out, all dashboard lights go out and all other electrical things. Nightmare. A few minutes later it restarts. Then it does the same a bit further down the road and then restarts again after a few mins. Then it's fine for a week. And now it's cut out again and won't restart. So, I've had a bit of a look at it and this the current situation: These things are ok Hazards come on ok. Radio comes on (but then goes off if I try to switch on the main lights) Interior lights work Battery is charged and connectors on securely. Immobiliser light flashes. But goes off when it cuts out. Full beam works strangely These are not ok No lights come on the dashboard. (Except the full beam and the hazard.) Wipers don't work Lights and indicators don't work (except when hazards) It obviously won't turn over because no electrics. No coil light etc. My guesses as to the issues are: Bad earth somewhere Faulty ignition Faulty immobiliser Main beam light switch stalk faulty There are extra front spots (I assume) wired in to the full beam. They don't work but I wonder if they are tripping things. Any thoughts or help please? Thanks, Joe

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Hi all Trying to find out the paint colour and code for my 1999 Defender please. LR haven't stamped the code on my VIN plate. I'm pretty sure it metallic paint. Here's a picture. Also if anyone has a paint chart for all the time. Cheers Joe