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• in car sim

• Previously had 3 brand data sim, 12mth , Does the EE version work in the D5 as there are good deals at the moment
harrythespider Replies: 1 Views: 2261 Forum:In Car Technology Posted: 25th Nov 2023 8:34 pm Subject: in car sim

• Bad Smell / Burning / When Driving Incline...

• I would be suspecting either the ATF or possibly the TC as going uphill puts a fair ammount of strain on the auto system. How many miles on the clock?
harrythespider Replies: 6 Views: 4341 Forum:General Posted: 20th Oct 2023 7:40 pm Subject: Bad Smell / Burning / When Driving Incline...

• New member

• Hi Graham and welcome, Other than normal servicing and mechanicals, the D5 doesn't really lend itself to DIY, it has a totally different 'operating system' to the D3 or D4. GAP only have a very basic ...
harrythespider Replies: 4 Views: 3091 Forum:General Posted: 26th Aug 2023 10:11 pm Subject: New member

• Extended warranty cover

• I too did the same as 747_jk.
harrythespider Replies: 10 Views: 7566 Forum:Off Topic - Everything Else Posted: 24th Apr 2023 9:15 pm Subject: Extended warranty cover

• Facelift steering wheel retrofit

• Lucero.. The reason no one is trying retrofits is beacause the vehicles specialist syrtem just about makes it impossible without having the ability to reprogramme. The cost of software and hardware an ...
harrythespider Replies: 4 Views: 5441 Forum:General Posted: 16th Mar 2023 7:59 pm Subject: Facelift steering wheel retrofit

• Rear Seat / Switch Guards ???

• I think I would make some covers and double side them into place, easier than disconnecting and avoids any possible electrical complications.
harrythespider Replies: 4 Views: 6358 Forum:Tip and Tricks Posted: 15th Mar 2023 8:04 pm Subject: Rear Seat / Switch Guards ???

• Looking for a used D5

• My D5 has just about everything except adaptive and RSE. I find the HUD superb and allows driving without losing forward view of the road, comfort is good ( I,m on 20's with AT3's) handling more than ...
harrythespider Replies: 16 Views: 12053 Forum:General Posted: 15th Mar 2023 8:01 pm Subject: Looking for a used D5

• Model year 23.5 Orders

• I actually think the new Defender is a poor relation to the D5.
  The D5 is just as capable, has better loadspace and far superior rear access, When I priced up similar spec Defender and D5, the D5 ca ...
harrythespider Replies: 177 Views: 123607 Forum:Orders - 2023MY Posted: 12th Jan 2023 9:39 pm Subject: Model year 23.5 Orders

• Model year 23.5 Orders

• Forgot to mention 215000 vehicle backlog ( or existing orders) equals approx £16 Billion, thats a tasty appetiser.
harrythespider Replies: 177 Views: 123607 Forum:Orders - 2023MY Posted: 10th Jan 2023 9:22 pm Subject: Model year 23.5 Orders

• Model year 23.5 Orders

• 5000 units in one year equates to £375 million. assuming an average price of £75k. Thats a turnover not to be sniffed at. Add to it FFRR, RRS. Defender, disco sport. and all Jaguar variants and turn ...
harrythespider Replies: 177 Views: 123607 Forum:Orders - 2023MY Posted: 10th Jan 2023 9:19 pm Subject: Model year 23.5 Orders

• Rear discs pitted

• Conts355.
  I would view the sellers response with scepticism, their statement 'they more than met the approved used standard' suggests there are varying degrees of standard, I always understood it was ...
harrythespider Replies: 4 Views: 4405 Forum:General Posted: 8th Jan 2023 7:15 pm Subject: Rear discs pitted

• Dealer or independant service

• Considering the smal differnec between dealer and indy price its a no brainer and as Craigp says, if later on you need the suport of your dealer, you're more likely to get it if you have contributed t ...
harrythespider Replies: 4 Views: 5129 Forum:General Posted: 3rd Jan 2023 9:18 pm Subject: Dealer or independant service

• Inner rear light replacement

• What does the other side do?
harrythespider Replies: 5 Views: 3905 Forum:Faults and Fixes Posted: 13th Dec 2022 10:03 pm Subject: Inner rear light replacement

• Wow, £2,400 for this door repair? Photos Attached.

• If you dont want to go through insurance, search breakers, you might get one in same colour and do straight swap over, its worth the time looking, they're probably not as expensive as you may think!
harrythespider Replies: 9 Views: 10232 Forum:General Posted: 18th Nov 2022 10:02 pm Subject: Wow, £2,400 for this door repair? Photos Attached.

• Engine coolant low

• Top up with coolant, you dont want to dilute the system. My disco showed similar symptoms also with no visible signs of a leak, I could however smell 'burnt' coolant at the rear. I naturally suspected ...
harrythespider Replies: 2 Views: 3219 Forum:Faults and Fixes Posted: 8th Sep 2022 7:50 pm Subject: Engine coolant low