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Alternator

Submitted by: Michael K. Watson
Have you got the "you want how much for that alternator". If you don't know tach failure is a good indicator of an upcoming visit with the tow truck guy. When that time comes check with Advance Auto Parts. I recently purchased a remanuft. alt. for $300.00. It's a good price and it carries a lifetime, LIFETIME warranty.

Clearing Fault Codes

Submitted by: Mark Henderson
1.Switch ignition on. 2.Disconnect serial link mating plug, wait 5 seconds, then reconnect. 3.Switch ignition off, wait for main relay to drop out. 4.Switch ignition on. The display should now be reset. If there are other faults, the next one will be displayed. Otherwise the display will be black 5.If there is more than one fault repeat steps 1 to 4, to clear each fault until the display is blank.

Service Engine Light OBD2 -

Submitted by: RTILLERY VA ROVER
Oh yes we have all seen it many a times.....There is a brown relay behind kick panel on rt. side about the size of a double relay and on top of the relay is a Land Rover sticker; remove sticker to expose two holes in top of relay below one of the holes are contacts that will need to be bridged using small thin screwdriver or paper clip. Bridge contacts with key on to reset service light.

Starter - Cold Weather

Submitted by: R. Advent
You should put 5W-40W oil in your vehicle if you live in a cold climate. This will allow the starter to turn faster and help eliminate flooding problems in cold start situations. Move back to a 10W-40 or 20W-50 in warmer climates and in the summer.

Starting in Cold Weather

Submitted by: Jerry Crawford
Starting problems in cold weather are often exaserbated by poor battery grounding. This also effects the charging system which may not be working up to its full potential (another problem). Insure the ends of the ground cable, the battery terminal and where the cable is bolted to the vehicle, are cleaned and snug. Use an abrasive paper to brighten things up. This is a fifteen minute job every few months that will help keep your starting problems to a minimum.