Land Rover mechanic required in the Forfar/Angus/Dundee area

[parlanaich]

As above folks

Any good LR mechanics around this area? My 23yr old SWB Defender TD5 engine management warning light has just come on and staying on and no throttle available at all, starts up first time and ticks over no problem.

I had to drive through some deep water last week with no sign of a problem after doing so and running well, got back parked it up and not used for a couple of days went out this morning to the above problem.

Pm please if you can assist.

Thanks in advance
Parlanaich

 

[Donkey Basher]

Get yourself onto www.defender2.net there’s a lot of wisdom on there that’ll help you get an idea of what’s up & very likely point you in the direction of someone local who can sort it

 

[NullMac]

There is a guy in Laurencekirk that is ex main dealer and really knows his stuff. I was referred to him by another dealer for some issue I had with a Disco. A bit further up the road but if he is still there then its worth a look

Mann Automotive I think? It was a few years back but worth checking

 

[Infidel7x57]

Get yourself onto www.defender2.net there’s a lot of wisdom on there that’ll help you get an idea of what’s up & very likely point you in the direction of someone local who can sort it

Somebody on there will sort you in no time. From my TD5 days I seem to remember resetting the throttle sensor by switching the ignition on an off and pressing the accelerator a number of times.
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[Skietindiekop]

Most likely is water ingress in the loom, throttle pot or engine ecu. Remove plugs from module and pot and look for moisture on pins etc. Dry out and retest

 

[Mossypaw]

IIRC, ignition on then press the pedal to the floor 5 times then switch off the ignition.
If it’s damp but will run sometimes just driving will warm up the ecu’s enough to clear them. They may need removed and dried if very damp though.
Good luck.

 

[gixer1]

There is a guy in Laurencekirk that is ex main dealer and really knows his stuff. I was referred to him by another dealer for some issue I had with a Disco. A bit further up the road but if he is still there then its worth a look

Mann Automotive I think? It was a few years back but worth checking

That would be Barry…..and yes, it’s Mann Automotive.

 

[viking90]

I'd check under the drivers seat and see if there's any water in the seat box that could of wet the ECU and fuses. If it has and you can dry it all out you may be able to get it driving and get it to the garage. If water hasn't flooded the footwells I'd be surprised if its the throttle position sensor unless it's just happened to fail by coincidence.

 

[JockStalk]

Sam at the garage in Edzell.
His names Hamish but everybody calls him Sam

 

[bogtrotter]

That would be Barry…..and yes, it’s Mann Automotive.

My daughter used to swear by him when she had a Range Rover.

 

[Malxwal]

There's also Tich at Swanley (closer to Stonehaven) North East 4x4.

 

[gixer1]

My daughter used to swear by him when she had a Range Rover.

He’s a good guy, he was at Land Rover when I worked there….also worth noting Richard at Belhelvie Garage is also a Landrover trained tech…

 

[LuckyEddie]

Try MMP 4x4 in Dundee.
They did some work on my Disco a couple of years back
No qualms about their service or costs.

 

[parlanaich]

Thanks very much for all the advice and help up to now folks, I'm going to try out some of the suggestions tomorrow - Just in time for the next flood!

 

[parlanaich]

Anyone local willing to take a look?

I've spent a bit of time looking to see if there is something obvious causing the problem but not been successful.

I can't drive it to a garage (no throttle response - 8mls away) it needs to get uplifted, was hoping for someone local/mobile with LR experience/compatible diagnostic machine to come (or I'm happy to pick up) and have a look, I'm happy to pay for the time/service.

Pm if you can assist and I'll forward my contact details

Thanks again
Parlanaich

 

[Husky]

Could be the resistor in the throttle pedal, you would need a Nanocom to diagnose it.

 

[Smellydog]

If it's got water ingress a match may help dry it out

 

[Donkey Basher]

Anyone local willing to take a look?

I've spent a bit of time looking to see if there is something obvious causing the problem but not been successful.

I can't drive it to a garage (no throttle response - 8mls away) it needs to get uplifted, was hoping for someone local/mobile with LR experience/compatible diagnostic machine to come (or I'm happy to pick up) and have a look, I'm happy to pay for the time/service.

Pm if you can assist and I'll forward my contact details

Thanks again
Parlanaich

Just done a quick search on Defender2.net & the following suggests either the throttle potentiometer or damaged cable...

DEFENDER2.NET - View topic - Throttle/Check Engine Light - Driver Demand Error

www.defender2.net

If you have a friend, neighbour, acquaintance with a similar age Td5 anywhere close by to you it'd be worth you seeing if you can try a known working throttle pedal from their vehicle to see if that cures it?

If you drop me a PM with your postcode I'd be happy to pop a post up on defender2.net to see if there's anyone local to you who has a Nanocom or maybe a spare throttle pedal.

 

[parlanaich]

Hi DB

Many thanks for your help, unfortunately because we are new to this area I don't know anyone with a TD5 Defender

Trying to avoid the cost of having it uplifted/transported to the garage.

Pm sent

Best regards
Parlanaich

 

[Donkey Basher]

Hi DB

Many thanks for your help, unfortunately because we are new to this area I don't know anyone with a TD5 Defender

Trying to avoid the cost of having it uplifted/transported to the garage.

Best regards
Parlanaich

Drop me a PM with your postcode & name of village etc & I'll post on defender2 for you. Let me have your name & a mobile number too if you're happy for me to pass it on to anyone who may be able to help.