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C'mon guys, this has been covered loads of times: http://www.muckytruc...f/discoroof.asp Sorry this is so late but I don't get on here that often these days.

I thought I'd post this link as there is some really useful downloads available, including workshop and service manuals and just about everything that may come in handy one day for all those Landrover related issues, Enjoy. Link is: http://pdftown.com/L...k-Category.html You can all thank me later!!!

Another interesting post here: LINKY

Try this, it might help: Mucky Truckin Link

Saint, you have PM. I finally sorted this problem chaps, a new battery totally resolved the issue.

Surely these would be more compatible than any Ford parts: Check these bad boys out:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rover-75-MG-ZT-Heated-Washer-Jet-Kit-Genuine-NEW-R9-/200433680214?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2eaac73f56

This link might be of use: My linkhttp://www.muckytruckin.co.uk/pages/technical/discoroof/discoroof.asp

Have you read this thread: Alarm Spider Thread and have you checked to ensure you don't have an EDC model????

Loss of cranking sounds suspiciously like alarm spider Mitch. The link you need is: This Linky

Richard is quite correct, the door latch mechanism spring has failed on the affected door. It's a pig of a job too, It's a bit like trying to decorate the hall, stairs and landing through the letterbox tbh. Also be aware that the springs are handed.

Some info here Pete, might help. Bonnet Pin Install Linky

Thanks for the responses guys. I'll need to find somebody with Testbook I think and see what this says. I've had the bonnet switch off today and cleaned it up but it was pretty good tbh. The alarm sounding during mislock has always been this way, I know not why, I have never heard the two chirps. I'm getting the three hazard flash on arming which I know is normal. Next on the agenda is to remove the vehicle battery for a while and hope the alarm "forgets" what's giving it these issues. I know, I know, clutching at straws but desperate times and all that!!!!!!!

What's the relevance of the link scuba? Have you got something wrong there matey?????

This is exactly what I'm thinking. I'm thinking along the lines of, alarm gets armed, some time later a door contact shorts to earth and the interior lights come on, the alarm sees the voltage change and off we go again waking the neighbours up!!! I have now been and checked all the push switches. The rear nearside door ( it's a five door BTW ) switch attachment screw did seem rather slack but I'm not sure that would cause a prob. Rear offside was covered in fluff but again same applies. I've also had the passenger footwell panel off and have made sure everything on the alarm module is fully plugged up, it was dry too, no damp anywhere there. I'm going to plug the standalone sounder back in during the day over the weekend to see if the problem is still there. Can anybody add anything about the the MFU and test mode please? If anybody can add anything to this, even if they think it may be trivial, please speak up as you may hold the secret to this mystery. Cheers.

Interesting you should say that Andy, I'd read elsewhere that 2 chirps is normal but mine has always sounded the alarm if something is not closed. It would also be interesting to learn if a 96 300TDi can be plugged into a computer to read off the last alarm trips? Does anybody know if this is possible? I'm really hoping I'm onto this as it is seriously doing my head in!!!

As I mentioned in my initial post, I did have a problem with the spider some time back, so long ago that the photos used in the Definiative Alarm Spider Post on this very forum, are in fact my own pictures when I resoldered the spider in the current problemsome vehicle. I am happy that this is not a Spider issue and relates solely to the alarm but I could be wrong on this. I have recently charged the vehicle battery to ensure this wasn't causing a voltage drop issue which the alarm was seeing and sounding off. I have larruped everything around the door pin push switches with WD40 but the problem persists. The alarm module is in the passenger foot well so I believe, and this is next on my list to examine. The problem started prior to the more recent wet weather too so I'm not convinced it's a water ingress issue but being a Discovery...........this is always possible. I understand that the alarm module cannot be reprogrammed on the 300TDi ( 2 button remote ) like it can on the single button remote and requires specialised programming and the inevitable jumbo slug of cash to resolve, so I doubt it is a straight swap but I might be wrong. One thing that has always been a feature on this vehicle is, if I press the remote before all the doors are closed the alarm immediately sounds. Since this problem started, one of the symptoms has been immediate sounding of the alarm upon vehicle locking. Now I'm guessing here, but doesn't that suggest the alarm is seeing a door open even though they're all closed????????? I'm going to remove all door pin push switches, check the contacts and refit, then check nothing has come adrift with the module and make sure it's all plugged up. I've trawled the net visiting dozens of alarm related posts and this is definately a grey area with symptons being varied in the extreme. I'll report back if I find anything.

I've a 300TDi, 1996. Owned it for near on 8 years and apart from a minor hiccup with the alarm spider during the first year of ownership it's proven to be supremely reliable. Recently however, the alarm has been driving me and the neighbours insane. It's suddenly starting sounding at all times of the day and night and 4am Monday morning was the last straw. The car has a two button remote and I've replaced the battery in it. It always locks on the first press and always unlocks when required. Recently though, the alarm will often sound as soon as the doors are remotely locked and will silence when re-opened. Relocking often seems fine but you just know it won't be long before the alarm activates of it's own free will, sometimes 5 minutes later often it's hours later. I've disconnected the interior volumetric sensor so that's out of the equation but the problem persists and now I'm stumped. I've also unplugged the standalone sounder just to appease the neighbours but obviously the hazards are flashing when the damn thing goes off on one. If anybody can offer any advice I'd be very grateful because I'm on the verge of dropping a match in the tank and walking away!!!!!! :wacko: :wacko: Somebody........please save my sanity!!!!!!!!! AAAAAARRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

WaaaHooo...........87%.......get in!!

Just for a minute there, I thought you'd discovered something that we all need to be aware of. It's my own fault really, I read only half the thread after a visit to the pub and several pints of golden liquid. I really must pay more attention..............or drink less!

Whoooooa there Dave, bloody good.........feckin miraculous don't you mean??? 57mpg, from a 300TDi ( I am correct in thinking this aren't I?? )is little short of un-bloody-believable to be honest. Nobody........and I mean nobody, has ever boasted such a high mpg before from a 300TDi.......are you sure you've reported that correctly??? I've had my 300TDi for near on 8 years and I try my best to keep it in tip top running order, it gets used everyday, social, domestic, long haul, short haul, trips to the dogging site, commuting you name it, it's done it etc.etc.etc..........never has it returned anywhere near what you're claiming and I'm renowned for being a bit light with the right foot Come on Dave...............own up............what's your secret??????????????

Here's a couple of very subtle mods I did, these cost very little, but really do look nice and compliment each other well. Lower Vent Grills and Black and Silver LR Badge to match I've got to be honest, Stu's post has got me on the look out for facelift headlamps now!!!!

Stu, That is a very very nice mod. Subtle mods are always the best. If it was me, I'd lose the bullbars but that's just my preference. A full How-To if you fancy changing over to the facelift headlights can be found here: Disco 1 Headlight Conversion I've got a few subtle mods myself. I'll take some piccies of the lower vent grills I did a few weeks ago. Probably post them later too, see what you think.

This may also prove useful, it's Disco 1 but the problem's the same. Muckytruckin Linky Thingy

First of all, as you've only just bought the vehicle, are you 100% certain that the remotes belong to your vehicle? Secondly, if they do belong to your vehicle ( i.e. the previous owner confims that they used to work fine )they may require re-sync'ing. First port of call is a fresh battery. Then standing next to the drivers door, press the remote unlock button at least 4 times in quick succession. This should re-sync the remote to the vehicle. I have a 300 series Disco 1 and this has a remote with 2 buttons and no light on the remote. Yours sounds like a 200 series Disco 1 ( purely because you mention the light on the plip )so the procedure may be slightly different but give this a try before throwing any cash at it. This thread Clicky Linky Thingy may also be a big help to you.

Cheers Steve, some good tips there. I have already removed the door card and managed to only break one clip, which was quickly repaired with strong adhesive. The problems I'm having are: Finding a decent diagram showing where and to which points the rods go. Which bolts to remove to release the window frame? (Also, is this done with the window up or down?) I think that about covers it. The whole job seems like trying to decorate the hall, stairs and landing through the letterbox TBH!!!