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  1. 17th February 2013, 05:38 PM #1
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    Question 2012 air intake vent

    hi guys,
    i'm new, so humour me please

    i have a 1 week old defender 110 wagon
    the plastic air vent over the air intake has fallen off after 1 road trip
    it looks like the 5 plastic 'pins' that hold it in place, have all failed, leaving half the pin still in each little hole

    i think the part number is BTR6188

    is it simply a matter of:

    a) pushing the broken pins through and discarding them
    b) getting a new vent
    c) and pushing it into place??

    disappointing after 1 week! seems like weak plastic pins?!

    any tips would be appreciated
    thanks in advance
    evan
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  2. 17th February 2013, 06:04 PM #2
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    Take it back to the dealer, I did 80k in mine before I got the RAI installed and the cover never fell off and I am sure I am not the only one.

    That is just not on, I know they squeak and rattle but these things should not happen.

    cheers.
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  3. 17th February 2013, 06:21 PM #3
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    Warranty!
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    congratulations on your new baby.....unfortunately it will never grow up and will always throw tantrums.
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  5. 18th February 2013, 12:30 PM #5
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  6. 18th February 2013, 01:09 PM #6
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    YUP! Back to the dealer,Warranty Claim I have a friend which has just bought a 1/2013 Defender and there is not a problem with any of the front guard vent/intakes.
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  7. 18th February 2013, 01:35 PM #7
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    thanks chaps
    appreciate it
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  8. 19th February 2013, 07:50 AM #8
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    I've also got a 2012 110, I haven't had the same problem you've had. However theres a bloke out my way in Windsor NSW who makes a nice aluminium billet replacement. He also makes quite a few other cool bits for Defenders. Not sure if I should advertise here but his name is Twin Engineering. Worth a try if you want some cool bling.
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  9. 19th February 2013, 08:59 PM #9
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    It's a warranty issue.
    Just replace it with a Raised air intake.
    Never have to worry again.
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  10. 19th February 2013, 09:40 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by defenderer View Post
    i have a 1 week old defender 110 wagon
    the plastic air vent over the air intake has fallen off after 1 road trip
    it looks like the 5 plastic 'pins' that hold it in place, have all failed, leaving half the pin still in each little hole
    You are not alone.

    Our new 110 lasted about 5000km before I noticed the intake grille hanging off!
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