[Rotary Inspired]

This is a very nice site you guys have here. I have lurked a bit. I have a 2000 discovery2 which now has 67000 miles. I have had it for 2 years now and love it.

Recently I have the christmas tree of lights known as the ABS, TC, and Down hill Decent lights glowing on my instrument cluster. I am not overy concerned after reading some posts. Has anyone fixed this with out going to a dealer? I am sure the computer could be reset by removing the negative power cable from the battery. I just don't believe in letting the dealerships screw up stuff I can fix.

My other question is have any of you experiened the valve covers leaking oil? It seemed to me that it is a little early for them to do that, but then again I am a rotary engine guy.

Thanks in advance for all the help.

Brad

 

[keptin]

Hmm....not sure about the valve covers but as for the ABS, etc. lights....its probably more then pulling the negative off your batt....hehe, I tried that.

Mine was a less common problem where bad jolting (hehe....racing off road) threw a code that made my ECU think I was on air suspension, but it couldnt find it. It took bringing it to an independent shop and using Testbook to change the code [back to the one with coil springs] from my understanding.

A common thing is that one of your wheel sensors has failed or is dirty or something.....comes down to $90 and some time replacing the sensor after your find out what wheel the problem is on.

by the way...welcome!

 

[Funrover]

Welcome man!

 

[Badger1]

The valve covers leaked on my wifes 2000 D2 also(66000miles). I just retorqued the valve covers back to OE specs and everything is good to go, no leaks...and that was a good 6000 miles ago.

 

[Disco Mike]

The oil leak from the v/c gaskets is somewhat normal, tightening them tends to crack the gasket causing a bigger leak. if they are not dripping on the exhaust or drive way don't worry about it, that is just part of a Rovers thing.
As for the lights, there is no way to turn off the light except using a a proper scanner like Rovers Test Book. Everything else will just cause you frustration and some problems.
Mike J.

 

[Rotary Inspired]

Thanks for the info guys.