mike-4x4xlandie

Hi all, just to give you all an update on how things have turned out, the problem was traced even further by a true and honest dealer, turns out that of all things injector loom did need replacing (due to too much oil leaking into the electrics E C U does NOT need replacing along with the engine wiring loom gasket was replaced any how THE BIGGEST SHOCKER the Catalytic converter had collapsed, causing too much back pressure therefore loss of power problem now fixed So a big thanks to all that answered my question as the answers helped me prompt someone to look further than replacing more than required electrics thanks Mike

happy to say no black smoke, also another land rover fan has also suggested replacing the injector harness, it sounds like a good place to start.

They are trying to tell me that oil has traveled thru the electrical loom back to the ECU, hence replace the lot!

Can someone please help! I have a 2003 TD5 130 defender, and i am having severe power loss issues at the moment. under normal flat driving conditions,power is fine, but throw in a slight incline, and there is a very definite loss of power. the dealership, have run a diagnostc program over the poor girl, and have come up with a horrific cost to rectify the cause. recomended replacement of ECU injector wiring loom engine loom cam cover gasket total cost over $3000 australian dollars, expencive in any language, any suggestions welcome Thanks Mike_4x4xlandie

thanks for the comment but the stalk seemed to check out fine and the switch was replaced with a new item just six months earlier

Hi Big Malc, just to let you know YOU ARE NOT ALONE with this problem. I have an Australian spec defender 130, also with a lighting problem. the items that i have checked are as follows, globes, switch, relays (both under dash and under seat), fuses, still have no joy with lights working. Have traced the fault back to there being no power to the fuses under dash, but there is power to the relays and the switch, totaly confused The switch turns on the parking lights, the dip switch/stalk works fine but no main beam. If there is anyone who can help, it would be greatful. cheers, Mike