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Eberspacher Diesel Air Heater Models D5LC - LOCKOUT

Sun, 03 Jan 2016 17:40:59 +0000

I googled for hours to try and fix this and finally I found something useful.

To reset a locked out Eberspacher D5LC (may work on other models) all you need to do I short out two wires. You do not need to buy a 701 or 801 controller or take it to a dealer.

25 1688 50 00 / 12V and 25 1689 50 00 / 24V in versions R0,R1,R2,R3,R4 are confirmed to work. Although you need to short the wires for longer time on the R3 and R4 models of ECU. Up to 5 seconds for the R3,R4 and up to 2 seconds for the R0,R1,R2.

To do this try to start the unit as normal. This will not work as its locked out however you will get an illuminated Green LED in the middle of the dial.
With the Green LED illuminated short out the two pins as per the diagram below. Do not remove the wires just short them out where they are.
The heater should immediately start up if the duration of short is long enough. Mine took 3 seconds maybe as its an R4
Remove the short as soon as the heater starts up
The green light may blink the last error code whilst the heater is running
Let the heater run for a good few minutes and then allow it to shut down as normal by turning the control knob to off position
Allow it to fully cool down and shutdown
Power cycle the heater and then attempt a fresh restart. The green light should be steady with no blink codes and it should now be unlocked.

The symptoms of a lockout for me was upon turning on the heater the fan didn't blow and the unit did not start. The green LED was steady indicating no fault codes and no matter what I did it would not go into start-up procedure. This seems typical of a lock-out. All I did was have a low fuel tank and this locked it out.

Is it possible?

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 23:52:08 +0000

Is it possible to fit a 1999 v Reg d2 td5 engine in a siries 3 109 FFR without modifying axles steering ect,

How much should I pay?

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:15:10 +0000

Hi all

Firstly, apologies for this post, but I have to ask people better suited than I.

Cutting a long story short, I've been offered two ex-MOD 110's. One is a 1994 with a N/A diesel covered about 90k miles, and one is a 1986 with a Defender 200Tdi with about 15k miles (yes 15k), but the engine is clearly a later addition as they certainly wouldn't have had that in 1986, so unsure of the engine mileage.

So, what are they worth to buy? Neither has an MOT, but full log books are there. I've been told £10k each, and I think that's way too much, but I'm not into military stuff so I don't know.

Cheers.

'95 110 NAD?

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 05:27:50 +0000

Morning gents, I have an interesting, if somewhat neglected, vehicle at the Workshop at the moment. A military 110 with a NAD, mated to an R380 and with an MA VIN. That would make it 1995, which would explain the R380 but not the NAD! I checked the VIN, and both the engine and gearbox codes are consistent. I had no idea the NAD was used until 1995! I haven't had a chance to have a proper talk with the owner to learn about its history yet. Which is why I'm starting a topic here, hoping some of you can shed some light. I first thought is was an engine swap, be it a very unusual one. But all seems standard?

The car arrived on a recovery truck, diagnosed with clutch problems. Much to my surprise, the clutch pedal was working, I could select any gear with the engine running, without grinding. So not the usual leaking slave and/or master. There was a lot of clutch slip though. I could move it about in low (just), but in high not so much. It will just sit in 3rd or higher, no noises but no movement either. I took out the clutch today, but to my surprise the clutch plate isn't that worn. There are some signs of overheating and glazing on both the plate and cover, so I'm guessing it got cooked. I'll make sure to check the clutch is fully engaged with the pedal out, and nothing is sticking. I want to take a look at the transfer case as well (if the customer will let me) as I don't think the center diff lock is working.

Greetz,

Filip

Wolf clutch slave cylinder push rod problem

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 16:23:37 +0000

Having renewed the clutch slave cylinder I was replacing the pushrod and a new clip when unfortunately it fell into the bell housing, is this likely to cause a problem with say the starting ring gear or obstruct anything in the bell housing or is it a gearbox out job to remove it?
Any advice will be much appreciated.

old army trailer

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 08:25:18 +0000

Hi, we are having a tidy up and have an old trailer that we want to dispose of. There is a plate with possible details on but its been painted over. Google searches on number plates tells me it could be a 1975/1976 army trailer. Its quite rotten in places so not sure if it has any value for restoration or whether its too far gone. Tyres have since pumped up and held but one wheel/brakes are stuck. Any advice or ideas of value, if any, would be great. Thanks in advance for your help.

Civvy tow hitch needed on a 1998 wolf 90?

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 01:16:33 +0000

Could one of you learned folk out there please give me the short answer to wether there is a straight bolt on replacement to a ball hitch from the military hitch,or which dixon bate adjustable I might be able to fit the wolf?

Many thanks in advance.

Purchasing 1st defender

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 15:02:09 +0000

Hi all, I’m probably going to to get a wave of advise and end up going crossed eyed, I’m looking for my first defender at the age of 43 specifically a ex mod defender I am a novice but very practical as I have all ways had boats on the Norfolk broads which are always needing maintenance, I’m looking really for steering in the rite direction who to use to buy one from as I would be nervous buying private, apologies if I end up asking stupid questions

110 Rollover bar positioning

Sat, 09 Sep 2023 21:56:49 +0000

Hi all,

Apologies for putting a civvy truck in here, but... I have a military hoop and stick roof to fit to my hard top and there's a rollover bar at the front with the seatbelt mounts etc.

I can't quite figure out where the brackets (No 2 on the pic) go, or how. Can anyone please share a pic of it fitted?

I'm sure it's obvious when it's done, but at this stage I'm scratching my head.

Cheers

Air Portable Utility 1/2t S3

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 11:08:24 +0000

So I've kinda adopted a short term project, she's in not bad shape from the off but she has been abused so needs tidying up, so mechanical then body work fettle get a new hood sorted for her, I've never worked on anything order than 86 so this is somewhat new.

Plan is to revert her back to military spec or as close as practical, lots of TLC where the previous owner has abused, I've applied for the vehicle service record from the RLCM be interested to see where she's been, tips tricks and suggestions always welcome... presently just trying to get her started... wish it was a diesel...

Mav

Sankey Mk3 discs.

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:30:04 +0000

I've managed to obtain some new replacement discs to fit to the trailer, but they need machining from the original Ford fitment for use on the trailer.

Unfortunately I have come across a problem here in Holland, I can not find a small engineering firm, or any firm, who is willing to turn the centre out and drill 5 holes to be able to fit the hubs.

After 2 weeks of searching, I've lucked out and found on the X-MOD website a pair of machined discs and got them sent to me here in Holland.

Now I have a set of perfectly suitable discs that need machining, does anyone know anybody in the EU, preferably Holland, who is up for the task?

Failing that, when I'm next back in Blighty, I can either find someone who can do the machining or sell them on, hopefully they'll have better luck.

Sankey Mk3/Penman - Axle Oil Seals.

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:16:00 +0000

I've managed to find a supplier for the said oil seals from https://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/p25175/63x90x10mm-Nitrile-Rubber-Rotary-Shaft-Oil-Seal-with-Garter-Spring-R21-/-SC/product_info.html?backstep=1

After ordering the correct NSN 5330991099998 from the XMOD website, doing measurements with the pricy NSN one and the ones from Simply Bearings, they are the same size.

If anyone already knows this info, fine. If not, could the MODS put this somewhere for the others out there.

Decoding MOD plate numbers

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:31:21 +0000

Hi,

I've recently looked at a Ex-MOD 109 FFR (big generator and 24v) and have the plate details so would like to know what info is there.

Serial no. 91109*** D

Con no. FVE 22A774

Reg no. 36 AJ 10

code no, 1705 0778

NSN 2320-99-893-3971

The plan is to re-comission it to a useable state with it's now fitted HT and rear door for the owner.

Thanks for any info.

Steve

Military 24V Alternator Belts

Sat, 01 May 2021 11:48:01 +0000

Last year my company imported 3 military spec Land Rover Defenders into Japan. I've now got the task of getting them running and on the road. All of the vehicles have an issue with loose belts, so as part of the service I want to replace all of them.

1987 Defender 110 (24V)

2.5 NA Diesel

I previously purchased a load of servicable parts from John Craddock in the UK including a set of belts. But unforunately they seem different to what is currently on each vehicle. To save confusion can anyone provide part numbers or a diagram for these belts?

Wolf Servicing South of England

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 06:21:48 +0000

Can anyone recommend a company to do a light service and pre-MOT check on a LHD Wolf? Ideally, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire or Kent. It is in good condition and was previously serviced annually @Dunsfold DLR, so should be straightforward. Unfortunately DLR is no longer in business.

Thank you.

Wolf 90 (Roll Over Protection)

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 13:24:16 +0000

Hi does anyone have access to a Wolf 90? I need to know the length of the bars that run between the front and rear roll bars and that the roof support bolts onto Item 5 in the pictures ( the ones I have came from a 110 , I believe and are 805mm between the bolt centres )

Thanks Angus / 92a

Another Sankey Trailer info thread

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 11:49:17 +0000

I aquired a NT Sankey

Trailer, cargo, 3/4 ton, 2wh.-Sankey

Vehicle No 22FH83

Chassis No 290

Code No 2855-0790

Covered by CES No P/33984/4

It's not in Merlin, as far as I can see, but the numbers before and after are. What might this imply?

Any idea on how to get some sort of manufacturing certificate?

Thanks

Tobias

What is this roof? Anybody seen it?

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:00:21 +0000

So i used to drive past one of the military suppliers in Stirling called DSG, and they had tons of these defenders with new one peice roofs. I think they were putting them on at the time. They look amazing!

Has anybody seen these or know anything about them? Who's making them and what's the spec?

Have attached a picture i found on google after an hour of searching!

Sankey trailer info

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 14:36:52 +0000

I was wondering if anyone can help with what age/history of my sankey narrow track trailer with tailgate

Vehicle no. 17 FK 09

Chassis no. 469

Code no. 28550780

I have searched loads and come to a dead end. Any info would be grateful appreciated

Thinking of a Wolf ambulance....

Thu, 09 Jul 2015 09:10:59 +0000

Hi, thinking of getting me a 130 Ambulance.

lots of questions...

is it a class 4 MOT? Whats its GVW?

Does the 24v cause issues. Can i get rid of it?

Can I insure it at a normal place?

anything thats a RPITA to carry on using one?

I think getting it registered is pretty easy once I got the MOT. Similar to when we brought Matilda home after the trip. So other than the insurance and MOT are there any "living with one" issues.

e.g. are the spares pretty much the same? I presume normal 130 springs and shocks and general consumables like hub bearings and stuff.

Thanks

Neill

ps feeling like a newbee again..........

Can't find a matching color for my Bangladesh Army - 300Tdi 90

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 16:58:33 +0000

I seem to have found defenders in other countries in the same color but i cant seem to find what the color is

https://www.instagram.com/gulshantractor/ - my car

example car in pakistan army with same color - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-28086014

Wolf PVC soft top conversion...

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 15:31:34 +0000

I have a 1995 110 ex-Mod that went through the Tithonus project. I have the fiberglass hardtop and military roll bar but wanting to swap the hardtop for the Exmoor pvc wolf soft top. I realize there are some bits needed for the conversion and had a conversation with John at Exmoor about it, he said I'd need their Td5 header rail as well as the "wolf over door drain channels" as well as "side door drain channels". These aren't Exmopor parts, nor did he have a LR part number. I was hoping someone here might know where I can find them and what the part numbers are?

I'm also open to other options to making the conversion from hard top to soft top work.

Thanks!

Series 3 ambulance lights (Dutch words explanation)

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 16:11:15 +0000

Hi,

Just to be sure. Does anybody (Dutch) know what the next two lights are:

- standlampen (voorkant)
- kruislicht

De standlampen staan in het schema vermeld. Oud taalgebruik, snap het niet
Ook nog niet logisch voor mij met de aansluitingen. Ze zijn namelijk gekoppeld met de achterlampen en kentekenplaatverlichting. Dan kunnen het geen stadsverlichting zijn toch? Of is de stadsverlichting ook altijd tijdens het rijden aan?

Het kruislicht staat hier helemaal los van.

ps. als er interesse voor is. Ik ben het schema om aan het zetten met de draden ingekleurd. Moet ergens wegwijs zien te worden.
If anybody interested, I'm rebuilding the wire scheme with all the original colours and switches drawn into it. GIves me more insights (yes, I'm a novice).

1987 2.5 diesel NA 110 MOD torsional damper/pulley/flinger

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 16:36:57 +0000

I have a 1987 110 ex-MOD with a 2.5 NA diesel. I have both the MOD parts catalog and the 1986 110 full line parts catalog. From these, it appears that the part numbers of the appropriate bits are: pulley - ERC6860; damper - ETC4105; flinger - ETC4390. I think I can also derive that the pulley/damper assembly in this military truck is the same as that used in the civilian truck fitted with AC, so I can use the civilian assembly part number 554971 (from the John Craddock catalog). I think that's all straight forward.

The uncertainty is the flinger. Is it best practice to fit a new one on the damper hub, or try to use the one in place now. It seems pressed on, and I'm afraid that removal will expand the bore and render it unusable. While I type this it occurs to me that it is quite a silly question. The flinger is available and not expensive so the prudent course of action is to get a new one. But just for my enlightenment, is this really designed for a one-time use?

Also any comments on my part number conclusions will be appreciated.

Thanks.

Niles

(also posted to the Defender forum)

Marshall Ambulance

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:25:02 +0000

Anyone know the maximum height of a Series 2 Marshall Ambulance on 7.50s?