Hello All,
Hope you're well. I guess this is kind of a super brief intro/first request for advice.
I've had my 'new to me' D1 for approximately 2 weeks now and couldn't be happier with my purchase. It has always been a dream of mine to own one of these.
I live in New Orleans, and recently evacuated to the DC area b/c of Ida. While I was up there I took an opportunity to look at a super clean 97' D1 w/ no rust, just over 100k miles, w/ a 5 speed . The only leaks seemed to be coming from the power steering/slightly tough turn w/ a lil whine, all the electronics were working, and only other issue is that it takes two people to open the hood; one to pull lever and another to pull the hood up...
Sure enough I purchased it, had it delivered, and it's been doing great in it's new city. I'm looking forward to adjusting the hood release and putting the new pump and hoses on this weekend b/f starting task of replacing all the fluids.
I also replaced the battery and cleaned the terminals the other day, when doing so, I locked myself out of the radio...But after calling Land Rover USA, giving them my VIN and proof of ownership, the lady gave me my 5 digit code. after a few errors, I quickly realized I locked myself out...If I mess something up again tomorrow, can I just unplug battery or pull fuse instead of waiting 1.5 hours w/ engine on?
While fiddling w/ the radio, the engine was on, and I was debating turning the a/c off via the snowflake button. I touched the button ever so slightly w/out pressing it in to turn it off, and the light turned off while still in the engaged position...after pressing it b/t the engage/disengage several times, I realized that my a/c stopped blowing cold. I then realized that the recirculation button was not lighting up either (though I'm not sure if it ever was working but not really concerned with that button). However the rest of the a/c controls work, and the heater blows hot too, the a/c just doesn't turn on.
I'm assuming that this is just a faulty button? Is there any way to attempt to get this button to work again other than taking apart the entire dash to remove it and potentially replace it? I'm also assuming it isn't a fuse or relay issue since the rest of the a/c controls work fine? would it be unwise to spray contact cleaner into the sides of the button w/out taking the panel off? Finally, do any of y'all have suggestion of where I can find a replacement snowflake switch? I see the recirculation switch at the link below, but can't seem to find a new snowflake switch.
I've owned nothing but 90's 4x4 suv's, including a mid 90's defender while living in Haiti few years ago so I'm already familiar w/ the engine and feel very comfortable preforming mechanical repairs, but really really dislike preforming electrical repairs...so if any of you have any suggestions for me, I would greatly appreciate them. thanks for your time.
All the Best,
Kyle Digby
Hope you're well. I guess this is kind of a super brief intro/first request for advice.
I've had my 'new to me' D1 for approximately 2 weeks now and couldn't be happier with my purchase. It has always been a dream of mine to own one of these.
I live in New Orleans, and recently evacuated to the DC area b/c of Ida. While I was up there I took an opportunity to look at a super clean 97' D1 w/ no rust, just over 100k miles, w/ a 5 speed . The only leaks seemed to be coming from the power steering/slightly tough turn w/ a lil whine, all the electronics were working, and only other issue is that it takes two people to open the hood; one to pull lever and another to pull the hood up...
Sure enough I purchased it, had it delivered, and it's been doing great in it's new city. I'm looking forward to adjusting the hood release and putting the new pump and hoses on this weekend b/f starting task of replacing all the fluids.
I also replaced the battery and cleaned the terminals the other day, when doing so, I locked myself out of the radio...But after calling Land Rover USA, giving them my VIN and proof of ownership, the lady gave me my 5 digit code. after a few errors, I quickly realized I locked myself out...If I mess something up again tomorrow, can I just unplug battery or pull fuse instead of waiting 1.5 hours w/ engine on?
While fiddling w/ the radio, the engine was on, and I was debating turning the a/c off via the snowflake button. I touched the button ever so slightly w/out pressing it in to turn it off, and the light turned off while still in the engaged position...after pressing it b/t the engage/disengage several times, I realized that my a/c stopped blowing cold. I then realized that the recirculation button was not lighting up either (though I'm not sure if it ever was working but not really concerned with that button). However the rest of the a/c controls work, and the heater blows hot too, the a/c just doesn't turn on.
I'm assuming that this is just a faulty button? Is there any way to attempt to get this button to work again other than taking apart the entire dash to remove it and potentially replace it? I'm also assuming it isn't a fuse or relay issue since the rest of the a/c controls work fine? would it be unwise to spray contact cleaner into the sides of the button w/out taking the panel off? Finally, do any of y'all have suggestion of where I can find a replacement snowflake switch? I see the recirculation switch at the link below, but can't seem to find a new snowflake switch.
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I've owned nothing but 90's 4x4 suv's, including a mid 90's defender while living in Haiti few years ago so I'm already familiar w/ the engine and feel very comfortable preforming mechanical repairs, but really really dislike preforming electrical repairs...so if any of you have any suggestions for me, I would greatly appreciate them. thanks for your time.
All the Best,
Kyle Digby