Thread: Would'nt like to be out of warranty

Two hydraulically dampened engine mounts are fitted between the engine support brackets and engine sub-frame to
reduce the level of transmitted engine vibration and noise.
The damping characteristics of the mounts are regulated by controlling the rate of hydraulic fluid transfer between two
internal chambers.
The system consists of two hydraulic mounts, with variable damping regulated by a vacuum, a control actuator,
electric and vacuum lines. The vacuum, controlled by the electrical control actuator, is supplied via a distributor in the

vacuum line between the vacuum pump and brake booster. The system is controlled by the EDC System.



Wouldn't want that engine interferring with Bach on the stereo

It really is true that modern devices are tremendously dependent on electronics. Luckily, they are mostly much more reliable than mechanical systems (to do the same thing).

You left out the fibre optic connections. I believe the D3 and Rangie use some fibre links as do other vehicles now days.

Originally Posted by dm_td5

You left out the fibre optic connections. I believe the D3 and Rangie use some fibre links as do other vehicles now days.

Our BMW MINI had a data bus around the car and "nodes" on the network to operate various things. Ironically, that was one of the less troublesome aspects of the car

Originally Posted by dm_td5

You left out the fibre optic connections. I believe the D3 and Rangie use some fibre links as do other vehicles now days.

Yes the 1990 RRC upwards uses fibre optics to illuminate the lights for the indicator & wiper storks on the steering column

Luckily, it's not a big item

The key to all of this is the reliability they are building in to these systems.

If you want to scare yourself silly though check out this link:

Microsoft - Windows Automotive

Reminds me of the joke about the three engineers and the car not starting...
Electrical Engineer: I think we should check the wiring from the battery to the starter...
Mechanical Engineer: Maybe the we should remove the engine covers and look inside...
Microsoft Engineer: Why don't we close all the windows turn it off and then open all the windows and see if it starts.

Is it just me or do electronic systems not like dust, water and vibration....................makes sense to put em in landrovers then

Originally Posted by Mick-Kelly

Is it just me or do electronic systems not like dust, water and vibration....................makes sense to put em in landrovers then

Its just you

The reality is they should be sealed from dust and moisture and made to take the vibrations. e.g. The ballast on an HID spottie can last for years on a Landy, but lucky to get 6 months out of it on a CAT D11 because of the vibrations. But then 6 months of near continuous operation isn't bad either.

That said some electronics are not built to meet the conditions they are used in.