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  1. It's "Me" again, Got the tow bar fitted and wiring sorted. Now I was wondering what I needed to change to make it 100% legal. I have heard that to make a warning light for the indicators work on dashboard you need to swap a relay somewhere ( or do something else ! ). Any suggestions as apparently the boys in blue around my neck of the woods are getting a bit keen on checking 4x4's towing trailers and the finer details.. One or two accidents have happened locally with overloaded or "iffy" trailers so everyone is to blame..... I'm sure that my local LR dealer would help but I would like to check out the cheaper options, once I know what is required, first.. Thanks
  2. HI, Yes it is the vehicle connector pinout I require not the towbar/ball one but thatnks for posting the PDF, I will save that for future use... Cheers Phil
  3. Hi, Thanks for reading this... Just fitted a a none genuine towbar to my year 2000 FL. It has just a wire from the tow bar socket to splice into to the vehicle electrics. I have found the (I think !) connector that the genuine LR towbar electrics connect to, I just wondered if anyone can direct me to a "pin out" for the socket.. All the wires are BLACK ! If the connectors are available it would be nice to do the job properly and just plug in rather than "Scotch Lok" Thanks in anticipation Phil
  4. SORTED !!! Hi Folks, Problem found and solved. It was the connector (black wire) that connects on to the lamp PCB. For some reason just that one had become distorted and wasn't making contact but the other 2 were OK.. I reformed it and now all is well.. Cheers Phil
  5. Thanks for the replies folks... Will try and get the light unit out and have a look.. Not noticed any water marks on head lining so it may be just a bad contact... Thanks again... Will report back Ta, Phil
  6. Hi folks, I seem to have a slight problem with internal lights on my 1999 1.8 petrol FL. It is something I've noticed for a while now but have only just got around to trying to sort out.. The interior lights come on when you open the door and go off when you turn the key and start the engine... If you then try and switch on any of the 3 front lights in the headlining, none come on. The one over the rear seating area appears fine... Any thoughts please.... Cheers, Phil
  7. Not just me then, I have the same thing. Backing out of the drive onto the road I need to put on full lock and the Freelander stops even though it is down hill. Must keep my eye on it in case it gets any more of a problem. Phil
  8. Nope no grinding noise, worked perfectly then half an hour later when I tried to open the door, it didn't drop properly.... Can't see anything obvious but taking the slack out of the wire seems to resolve the problem, just don't want to tension it up by some method only to find out that the cable snaps when it gets all the way down to the bottom !!!!!! Phil
  9. Sorry about reposting this, stuck it on the end of a previous posting were it most likely will get get missed. My V plate 5 door has just started playing up with a back window problem If I pull the door handle the window drops but only around 1/2" , not enough to allow the door to open... I have found that I can just push the window down another 1/2" or so just by putting a little downwards force on the glass with the flat palm of my hand. it then stops solidly and allows the door to open. I have had the inner door panel off and there appears to be extra slack in the cable nearest to the door catch, if I try to hold the cable to remove the slack(around 1/2" or so) the window drops to the required position so electrically all seems OK I could possibly make a spacer to take the slack out of the cable by holding the outer sleeve away further but I would rather correct the problem rather than bodge it !! I've had a look at the LR workshop manual and I can't seem to find out anything regarding the wire cable operation. It just goes on about the window glass possition etc but nothing obvious about the arrangement for the wire run. Any suggestion of a possible cause / cure..... I was wondering if the cable may have a clamp somewhere at the end which may have slipped or similar but I can't see one.. Any ideas appreciated... Phil
  10. Not really the same problem but still rear window mech related...... My V plate 5 door has just started playing up with a back window problem If I pull the door handle the window drops but only around 1/2" , not enough to allow the door to open... I have found that I can just push the window down another 1/2" or so just by putting a little downwards force on the glass with the flat palm of my hand. it then stops solidly and allows the door to open. I have had the inner door panel off and there appears to be extra slack in the cable nearest to the door catch, if I try to hold the cable to remove the slack(around 1/2" or so) the window drops to the required position so electrically all seems OK I could possibly make a spacer to take the slack out of the cable by holding the outer sleeve away further but I would rather correct the problem rather than bodge it !! Any suggestion of a possible cause / cure..... I was wondering if the cable may have a clamp somewhere at the end which may have slipped or similar but I can't see one.. Any ideas appreciated... Phil
  11. Hi Blippie, Job Done, couldn't see the connector on first "quick inspection".. Took about 10 mins to do, not overly happy about how the front of the housing seats to the door with the MEGA gasket. If it whistles when traveling I may have to mod the gasket slightly but apart from that all is fine. New roof bars fitted at same time (10 mins)... If only everything was as easy.. Phil
  12. Cheers Blippie I'll try to reduce abit of forum traffic by posting any mirror info etc on my original newbie help request.. powerfold would be nice but I'm sure I can just about manage to fold them by hand Phil
  13. Cheers for the info, looks like I should be Ok on that. I've done a test run with the internal triangular trim piece, Removal tool at top not bottom, found that out the hard way but luckly did no damage to the panel.. It looks like the door panel needs to come off, at least the top needs releasing to allow acess to a connector as I didn't see one when I removed to small trim panel so I guess it's behind the door trim (unless you know different of course !! ). I'm Ok with regard the drill bits etc, worse case I have a reamer or a titanium cone cutter (maybe the cone cutter will be a bit OTT as it is good for 1/4" plate !) Thanks again Phil
  14. Just abit of extra info: Looks like the Full length Roof rails for the 5 door are no longer made, phoned Sim's today Fitted new JVC CD/MP3/USB (memory stick etc) player on Sunday, just dropped straight in (As suggested it would by various folks on here - Thanks) Less than 10 min to to do the swap and load the radio memories. Anyone doing the swap, don't forget you will no doubt need the antenna adapter to go in the radio so the standard L/R antenna will fit. Right just need the new O/side folding mirror and Standard length roof rails... Done around 250 miles and appears to be doing just over 30MPG, not bad, possibly get better as I get used to driving a petrol again, first one in 10 years since my V8 90.... That did 18 mpg on a good run but the sound through a stainless exhaust system was EXCELLENT. Cheers Phil
  15. Just as a matter of interest, were there any very basic mirrors fitted to the Freelander i.e manual mirror glass positioning and no heating element ? The ones on mine are electric adjustment for mirror angle etc, heated ( I saw the connections when the back FELL OFF ! ) but not able to fold in... I just wondered how many variations there are.... All I need is electric adjustment, heated but fully foldable.. Thanks Phil
  16. Just to be able to fold them in would be good... I assume that by electric ones, you mean some that fold when you turn ignition off ?. I didn't know that they did them or are they just a option on the FL 2 ? I guess they must use some addition wiring not in the standard harness. Any comments appreciated as whilst I don't want to get carried away with spending on the Freelander I do want to only do things once !! Cheers Phil
  17. Hi Thanks for taking the time to read this... Just bought a V plate Freelander 5 door in need of a o/s door mirror glass.. I understand that you can or should be able swap the normal fixed version mirror assembly for a folding version I would rather do that if poss.. The local official dealers say they haven't done this swap as they replace like for like and don't know if it will work as they were only fitted to later models... Has anyone reading this question actually swapped the fixed mirrors for folding on a earlier model i.e around 1999/2000. If so did it need any major mods or just a little tweek here and there. No probs with some minor "Bodging" if required but I don't want to order the mirror without knowing if it will fit as its around £98 inc vat (Ouch!) Any help appreciated as I don't want to buy a replacement mirror glass for the current mirror assembly at around £20 if a full unit will go on. Comments and help much appreciated. Phil
  18. Hi JCB, I've been watching fleabay..... Can't believe the crazy prices people pay for 2nd hand kit... MORE than for a new complete package from a dealer.. Mind you, it has worked in my favour in the past when selling on there Cheers for reply Phil
  19. wanaron: I dropped a email to Simonites (not sure if that is how you spell it) about some roof rails on their web site. I had phoned the local official landrover dealer and got a price of around £140 fot the complete rail kit but sims do a full length rail for around £225, sounds like you have to order for them to get the stuff in, would like to see what they are like first ideally as it is a large price difference if they don't quite do what I want. I may speak to them on the phone to get a bit more info. I carry Kayaks and Windsurf kit and prefer as much space between the roof bars as poss as alot of wind can get under the windsurf board on a roof rack. Will drop a note on here if I go for the full length version. Llanigraham: Thanks for that info re the mirrors. I will have to look into that as I could always sell the old ones on fleabay for spares, no doubt a few folks would have use for them. Much appreciated for info so far, should get the vehicle tomorrow, just restarting my AA membership , hope I don't need it yet. Cheers to both for info, no doubt more questions later once I get to know the machine better... Phil
  20. Thanks for replies.... Wanaron: That sort of MPG will do for me, it is sort of a 2nd vehicle as I run around in a 2.0L HDi Ciroen Berlingo van most of the time (yes White !) but it is sign written and it is a bit of a pain when you want to go somewhere "Posh".. Llanigraham: Cheers for info regards mirrors.. I will have to see if they look the same as even just changing the Off Side would be a help as long as it still matched the N/S.. It's always parked facing the right way on the street !! OK on radio fitting, that should help make life easier. Also just dropped a PARROT hands free for the phone in the Van and fancy fitting similar in the Freelander, they require ISO wiring connectors to work through the stereo speakers etc. Not big deal if I have to rewire something but better if not. I don't think this will be getting too muddy, only on a lake side with the windsurf kit or Kayaks.. Been there with the 90, V8 brute force and good tyres. Never ever needed a tow all the time I had it.. GREAT FUN Just need to sort out some roof rails, it's got everything I needed spec wise but them... Cheers Phil
  21. Hi Folks, Just awaiting my V plate 5door 1.8 (yes it has had the new head gasket, timing belt, water pump, full exhaust inc CAT). Just a couple of questions.... Should I be able to fold the door mirrors flat'ish or do they just stick out all the time. One has had a bad knock and will require replacing (reflected in price paid), if the originals are fixed, are there any different ones available that fold flat (live on a narrow street, even lost a mirror on my previous 90 (3.5 V8... Ahh ! )) Is the radio in the Freelander standard ISO fitting, just a tape jobby at mo' , will need my CD/MP3 ... What should I expect MPG wise from the 1.8, I know its pullling around a big body with the 5 door. It's not going to get thrashed, I use my Berlingo HDi for that Right that will do for now, just got to wait until Thursday to pick it up. Will then post as thing fall off or break !!!! Phil..
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