We used to have those around here too, but not in 20+ years. I suspected not enough people worked on their own cars anymore to make such a place pay for itself.

I’m hoping it’s a forever fix.

It’s interesting how the views of keeping the TBHeater vary. For the first year or so of having my Disco 2, I frequented the Discoweb forum. The general consensus there was that you should never bypass it, as several members there were sure that they experienced throttle icing after deleting it. For the last year and a half I’ve been on Landroverforums where the consensus is you should delete it as it does no good. I think with the upgraded TBH there’s no need to delete.

https://www.sportscarcentre.ca/MGM000010K

This is it. Sports Car Centre, Edmonton. Not cheap for what it is but it’s better quality than the original. It’s too early for me to say that it will last longer but I think it’s been 2 years since I installed it with no issues.

I put a n upgraded one on my D2 some time ago. It’s made of thicker material. I’ll try to find out where I got it from.

I must have entered the EKA with my Nanocom at some point because I can lock it with the remote and unlock it with the key without any issues.

Ok , good information. Thanks

I had also read the the 315 MHz fobs were NLA, but I thought I should give it a try. I expected them to say they weren’t available. Yes I gave them the VIN.

I also need to try to get a couple of keys cut. The lock shop I’ve checked doesn’t have the blanks and said they wouldn’t cut one even if they did. Maybe I can order a couple of blanks from the UK and find someone who will cut them.

Thanks as always Richard! I am concerned that the frequency of the fob will be wrong but I ordered it from the local JLR dealer so I hope it will be correct. I suppose if it doesn’t work I may need to order a 433 MHz receiver (I don’t think I’ll get thrown in jail for using the wrong frequency). I’ve only ever had one fob for my vehicle and it’s now 26 years old so if I’m lucky the new one will work and last another 20+ years.

Okay I see.

Ok, thanks Tom. Maybe syncing the new fob will be as simple as turning the door lock either way and pressing the lock or unlock button.
How did you unlock your BECM? Mine is locked but Nanocom has a warning that if you unlock it you can’t go back. Can I unlock it with my Nanocom and not worry about it?

Top windscreen trim is easy to remove if it was installed properly in the first place. RAVE gives the procedure. Slide a thin piece of plastic (eg credit card) at each attach point and move it (from memory) right to left to disengage it. If it was siliconed in you may destroy it.

I ordered a new fob from JLR and I’m trying to get my BECM ready to programme. On the Nanocom, I go BECM, Settings, Alarm…it says EKA Enabled. Then I go BECM, Utility, I get the page Odometer/reset, then it says “Disabled”, EKA then a blank square. I can go into the blank square and write a 4 digit code, which will show up in the previously blank square, but if I close and reopen the window it is a blank square again. (I’m pretty sure I need EKA working to sync my new fob). What am I doing wrong?

IIRC the bonnet switch is on the RH bonnet latch.

You’re not boring anyone. I enjoy reading the troubleshooting process. It will be helpful the next time someone has a similar issue.

Nice! Old Rovers at weddings are a great idea. My oldest daughter had my patina 2A in her wedding and photos.

I think the engine needs to be running to connect to the ECM, and not running to connect to just about everything else? (I could be completely out to lunch on this).

I think your head might be right. I had a similar leak a few years ago. It was leaking from the back of the left head to intake manifold joint, and dribbling down the back of the engine, dripping off the bell housing.

Good to know. Thanks Richard

Oh wow, I didn’t think it was actually possible to lock your keys inside of a P38, though I’m pretty careful to leave a window open if I close the doors with the key inside. I did lock myself out of a Dakota I used to have (with it running at the ski hill 60 km from the nearest petrol station).

They’re fantastic winter vehicles. I live in Southwestern British Columbia where I frequently drive our snowy icy mountain highways. I use studded winter tires for about 5 months of the year (ski season). I love driving it.