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  1. 25th May 2006, 07:36 AM #21
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    I'll see how they go today.
    In the meantime, I've learnt a bit about the alarm/immobiliser setup which might make future outages less dramatic. Part of the problem is that if I lock it using the keytag and the power cuts out, the car thinks it has been broken into when the power comes back on (usually once I've manually unlocked the door and tried to start it). Consequently every breakdown is accompanied by a chorus of horns and flashing lights.
    Until this problem is sorted, I will resort to using only the manual key for a few weeks. This should prevent the alarm from being activated, but I'm not sure about the immobiliser.
    While I was waiting for the tow truck last night one of the guys from the LandRover service centre happened to drive by and, recognising the rego (I'm just about on first name terms with them all now) stopped to see what the problem was. At least he got to see the problem as it was happening so that's something I guess.
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  2. 25th May 2006, 10:29 AM #22
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    If you look on the Rave CD there are a number of main earthing points on the vehicle - have all been checked?

    Major earth points:

    Centre of engine compartment bulkhead/firewall
    LH side of transfer box
    Beneath RH rear wheel arch
    Adjacent reear screen wiper motor

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  3. 25th May 2006, 10:48 AM #23
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    The dealer said they had checked all the main earthing points - maybe not thoroughly though. In any case, they say that wiggling the main lead off the battery under the car (the one that goes to the chassis & gearbox) caused the electrics to cut in & out. I tried this last night after it died again and it did no good.

    Thanks for the info on the other two points - RH rear guard & rear screen (yeah, they make sense). I'll familiarise myself with these when, and if, I get the car back.
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  4. 25th May 2006, 11:33 AM #24
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    Do these have a Fusible Link? Could be an intermittent fault with that if it has. Just a thought.
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  5. 25th May 2006, 04:53 PM #25
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    OK - another update from the dealer. They have found the lead from the battery to the fusebox under the driver's seat was dodgy. Everyone is being careful not to say conclusively that this was THE problem, but it is definitely A problem. A new lead has been ordered and will be fitted tomorrow - then we'll see.

    Funny though, I noticed that the alien spaceship that is usually parked on the roof is gone now...
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