New Disco 2 owner

[Grogomax]

G'Day

I've just bought 2001 td5 for towing and launching the boat and beach driving. Its got 130k on it and seems to drive well.

I was aware of some of the common problems that this car may have and am starting to find some of these but I must say that so far I'm pretty happy with the purchase. I'd like to fix these issues and was wondering if anyone could provide some advice for;

Traction control, downhill assist and ABS lighting up on dash
Tail door won't unlock

I also notice that there is a growl/vibe which seems to be coming from the gearbox or thereabouts when she's spinning at 2200 rpm, it's not present at lower or higher revs.

Also, has anyone got an opinion on remapping or chipping up to increase power and torque?

Grogo

[trevor]

Hey bud

Congrats on the disco. Great 4x4 when all is a-ok.

The traction control, ABS and hill decent can be anything. You will need to buy a code reader (nanocom seems to be the most popular) to determine what the issue is. The ABS Shuttle valve is a common one that's not an issue but could be anything so you will need to get that checked. Search "3 amigos" and you will have plenty of reading material.

[bsperka]

G'Day

I've just bought 2001 td5 for towing and launching the boat and beach driving. Its got 130k on it and seems to drive well.

I was aware of some of the common problems that this car may have and am starting to find some of these but I must say that so far I'm pretty happy with the purchase. I'd like to fix these issues and was wondering if anyone could provide some advice for;

Traction control, downhill assist and ABS lighting up on dash
Tail door won't unlock

I also notice that there is a growl/vibe which seems to be coming from the gearbox or thereabouts when she's spinning at 2200 rpm, it's not present at lower or higher revs.

Also, has anyone got an opinion on remapping or chipping up to increase power and torque?

Grogo
Definitely look up 3 amigos. Amongst others, I've got a post on symptoms and remedies( Look at first and last posts by me.

Growl is most probably engine mounts. The symptoms match. Do a search on this. Check them from underneath by poking a screwdriver or similar in the hole in the middle of chassis rail under mount. If it doesn't go in 10mm or so, then they have collapsed. Post on how to replace on site as well.

Tombie used to do remaps. PM him to check. Mine is by him and its great. JRA (?)in SA (amongst others) do remaps as well. Worth it, as turbo lag pretty well goes away, more mumbo and if not used all the time, better economy.

[NobbyTD5]

Grogomax
If Tombie is not an option anymore (?)
then TRS at Triumph Rover Spares - The World's Largest Land Rover Dismantler (http://www.triumphroverspares.com.au) are an option - in SA
Nobby

[Grogomax]

Thanks Guys

I've had a good look at the recommended threads etc...Guess I'm in for a bit of frustration sorting out the three amigo's!!! No matter, all good fun!

I've had the car since Monday and have already done 2000 k in it including about 50 k on slippery River Murray floodplain (it just won't stop raining!) and for a standard set-up (235x16 Wranglers) I'm already appreciating the capabilitities of the Disco - this could be a long love affair.

Grogo

[AlvinD2a]

G'Day

I've just bought 2001 td5 for towing and launching the boat and beach driving. Its got 130k on it and seems to drive well.

I was aware of some of the common problems that this car may have and am starting to find some of these but I must say that so far I'm pretty happy with the purchase. I'd like to fix these issues and was wondering if anyone could provide some advice for;

Traction control, downhill assist and ABS lighting up on dash
Tail door won't unlock

I also notice that there is a growl/vibe which seems to be coming from the gearbox or thereabouts when she's spinning at 2200 rpm, it's not present at lower or higher revs.

Also, has anyone got an opinion on remapping or chipping up to increase power and torque?

Grogo

Congratulation... It can be really fun car to work on... So far I have managed to fix most of the problem myself but the only problem I can diagnose is the fuel consumption. I'm running around 15.9L/100km in town area, not sure about long distance yet but definitely not 12 or 13...more like 14L/100km...

[bsperka]

Grogomax
If Tombie is not an option anymore (?)
then TRS at Triumph Rover Spares - The World's Largest Land Rover Dismantler (http://www.triumphroverspares.com.au) are an option - in SA
Nobby

Thanks for that correction -TRS, not JRA.

[warren9981]

Rear door refusing to unlock is mostly due to dust in the mechanism.
On mine I ended up replacing the complete assembly with a 2nd hand unit from USA. Pulled the old one apart a few times and sprayed with electrical contact cleaner but still wouldn't work properly so replaced it.

[ballbag]

Rear door: pop the badge off the external handle with a screwdriver, spray locking mechanism with WD.

[Epic_Dragon]

welcome to disco/landy land :D once here you are doomed for ever :D great to see another adeladian so to speak. im mt barker way!

[Grogomax]

Thanks for the welcome and the tips.

Yeah, amazing what WD can do - a few quick sprays into the mechanism and no worries.

I've also got a broken rear seat fold down lever that I'll have a look at today. Basically the red plastic piece that shrouds the cable end has snapped off. Guess I'll need a replacement part- does anyone know where I'd get one

Cheers

[schuy1]

I have seen them new and second hand on Evil-bay. though the complete cable not just the shroud

[Grogomax]

Cheers for that, I've now found out they're called squab latch

[Willis]

The problem is largely caused by dust getting into the mechanism. WD tends to attract dust, which eventually makes the problem worse. I sprayed mine from inside, by taking the lining off (carefully!) and also by removing the Land Rover badge from the external handle as Ballbag says. Also sprayed into the latch mechanism. Used a spray can of contact cleaner. When the lot seemed pretty clean, opened and close the door three or four times then cleaned again. Then dosed it liberally with graphite powder (get this from most motoring shops - Supercheap, Autopro etc. This lubricates well but doesn't attract dust. Also wedged some sponge foam up into the external handle to stop dust getting into the cavity of the door. This worked well - door latch works smoothly (car has 270K) and it didn't give any problems on a recent trip out to the Simpson over heap of bull dusty roads (3600 km of mostly gravel, clay, dirt and sand roads over 8 days).

The door lining is held on by little red plastic spikes that slide into slots in the liner backing and push into holes in the door frame. You need to get something thin and flat very close to each spike and lever gently. I broke about three - but got replacements from British Off Road ($1.75 each!). So it's not a problem if you bust a few!

This process also works well on the other doors.

Hope this is helpful

best of luck

Willis

[Squanderer]

Hi Grogomax
I'm a new d2 TD5 owner too (99 auto model, 240000kms, although I think the (replacement) engine has done 400000). I had the engine mounts changed and the resonance at 2200 rpm remains. There have been other threads discussing what causes it from lots of other owners with the same issue -possibly harmonic resonance at that rpm from the exhaust plus driveline-I have no idea; just not engine mounts in my case. Also my uni joints are newish, greaseable, so not that either I suspect (and i've just had the transfer case overhauled), but I'm not the most mechanically minded! My car also has a 2 inch lift, if that is of any relevance to the issue but I suspect not?

All the best with your new purchase. The rear door certainly likes to let in dust around the handle and the pin which it swings on-on a recent trip out to Innamincka/Flinders the old timers were telling me to keep the aircon on and not open the window, as that apparently keeps the car from sucking in dust at the back. This may be an old timer's tale, but worth a try.

cheers
Squanderer

[Grogomax]

Cool - will give something to do today!!! I've seen others mentioning that the studs on the door trims break easily.

I've done a bit of driving on the duct around Menindee lakes, the guys there all drive TD Pajero's and reckon put the fan on 3 with the vents open and the A/c on. It seemed to work but personally I'd never own a Mitsu!!!

[AlvinD2a]

Rear door refusing to unlock is mostly due to dust in the mechanism.
On mine I ended up replacing the complete assembly with a 2nd hand unit from USA. Pulled the old one apart a few times and sprayed with electrical contact cleaner but still wouldn't work properly so replaced it.

I definitely agree with warren as my case I have to clean it every time after riding across the dirt and dust. I have not replace my at the moment, will definitely wait till it play up a little bit more.

Just found out from other member that some modification is illegal for example HID light for hi and lo beam, tyre size and few other minor items. Just check with your local road transport or ADR website for more info.