Originally Posted by
Jonnooh
Hi, just got my perentie delivered today and after having driven it I have a few questions:
It has had a keyed ignition installed, however the only way of turning it is with the key which is difficult - it is very tight. Are they meant to have 'wings' on the lock to help with this?
It will not start immediately, turning the key to start doesn't turn the motor over until after quite a few tries, even when hot. The ignition, brake light comes on and the ?throttle light (right hand light) comes on dimly when turned to start. I know with diesels you usually need to wait til a light goes out before trying to start, after the glow plugs have warmed up. From the wiring diagram I can't see anything to prevent it from starting. I am not sure what a stop/start motor is on the diagram but something certainly stops and starts when I turn the ignition on and off.
Is there an owners manual available for these things to tell me what all the lights mean?!
It leaks some oil from the front diff, transfer case but seems to be only a few drips. I appreciate that these cars are old. Would it be worthwhile getting it checked out?
Is there a good place in Adelaide to get land rover parts from? At present I only need the bottom steering shroud cove, and possibly rubber body seals etc.
Thanks everyone.
Jon
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