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LoveB
15th April 2013, 03:34 PM
as the title states...

after having read on defender 2 and on here that looping the switch removes the automatic rev holder thing majig I'd like to turn the feature off on the Puma...

Problem is the switch isnt on the clutch like the Td5( i think)

can anyone lead me to where it is? :angel:

wally
15th April 2013, 07:03 PM
as the title states...

after having read on defender 2 and on here that looping the switch removes the automatic rev holder thing majig I'd like to turn the feature off on the Puma...

Problem is the switch isnt on the clutch like the Td5( i think)

can anyone lead me to where it is? :angel:
I've been looking for answers to the same question. As you say, easy on a Td5. Mind you, I still personally haven't tried pulling the plug on the clutch master cylinder. There is a recently released technical bulletin that deals with this to some extent. I'll start a separate thread on it.

Lorryman100
15th April 2013, 07:11 PM
It is mounted onto the Clutch master cylinder. The electrical plug to the left of the below picture.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/730.jpg

460cixy
15th April 2013, 07:35 PM
Why they did not have it operated off the pedal is beyond me bet those masters are not cheap with a switch in it

wally
15th April 2013, 07:35 PM
Anyone (like me) who considers this to be a problem should have a quick read here: Defender2 - View topic - Clutch switch and throttle responce (http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic579-15.html). Basically the switches on the Td5 and the Tdci are opposite from each other. The Td5 one is "normally closed" and to disable it you simply unplug it. On the Tdci the switch is "normally open" and to disable it you need to short circuit it. This is as I understand it from the things I'm reading - I haven't tried anything yet.

wally
15th April 2013, 07:37 PM
Why they did not have it operated off the pedal is beyond me bet those masters are not cheap with a switch in it
Beats me why they have it at all.

Lorryman100
15th April 2013, 07:42 PM
So you don't damage the drive train/gearbox/clutch with quick gear changes whilst the engine is under a heavy load, for example when towing 3.5 tons up a hill?

LoveB
15th April 2013, 07:44 PM
Copy. I'll find that when its back and see about doing the loop!

460cixy
15th April 2013, 08:48 PM
Beats me why they have it at all.

Well that's a fair point too

LoveB
17th April 2013, 09:58 PM
Righto, james is back so I might give this a shot on the weekend. A week with the freelander made me forget how to drive the 110 so the shifting is annoying again. lol

whats the easiest way to access the wire that needs to be looped?

LoveB
18th April 2013, 02:30 PM
Done the looping method. easy as. Car drives perfect now...

except now I need to get used to the fact that stepping on the clutch just causes the revs to drop instantly lol now i can shift normally again though