Not when it’s damp! - Another Range Rover MoT Fail! - Edd China Workshop Diaries Ep 61b
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So not John’s Rusty Range Rover but my own L322 Range Rover drag-wagon. 4.4litre V8 comfortable heated seats, and some sensible cup holders, the perfect vehicle for towing new projects to the workshop from all over the country… …except it needs an MoT BEFORE we can pick up John’s latest, possibly very foolish, purchase of the ‘cheapest Ferrari in Europe’. The Range Rover clearly has an instant fail of a blown headlight and a really odd (but apparently typical) problem with its starter motor, particularly when it’s damp!
With help from eBay Assured Fit, I try to fix a number of issues with the L322 in readiness for its MoT but will a brand-new starter solve the damp start problem?...
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Edd, We're all here to support you. We know you don't owe us any explanations. Yes, a simple "having some trouble, thank you for your patience and understanding" would be enough. I think most of us would be happy to just watch you answer viewer questions for 10-15 minutes every week, or see you take apart an old engine. Sending you best wishes and a speedy recovery from whatever life has thrown at you.
Thank you, the AskEdd’s seemed to get fast forwarded through so we figured we’d give them a rest from the episodes but I take your point, something is better than a lot of nothing. Good news is we have a number of new episodes already filmed and nearly edited so do stick with the channel. Thanks for your thoughts…
@@eddchinaMust be just me that watches them religiously then? Happy you're looking like being up & running again.
1) With respect. Please speak for yourself. I am not here to 'support him'. He is not my brother. Or my best bud. I am here to be entertained. Period. 2) Anyone who handed over money to financially support this channel - directly or indirectly - IS owed some explanation, imo. But I didn't...so he owes squat to me in this regard. The rest I agree with and think was well said (or typed). ☮
Im big fan of yours edd@@eddchina
@@McRocket I bet you are a real joy to live with.
"Check for a dirty ring" Good life advice.
Great to see you back in the workshop Edd. Your work in repairing automotive faults is easy to follow with great tutorials you give. Thank you
Thank you very much. More of the good stuff to come soon (loads already filmed and edited)!
I love these kinds of videos. It doesn't have to be super high production value like past videos. This was great and I was so excited to watch. Cheers for the video Edd!
I had the V8 4.4 L322 for a number of years and changing the battery used to trigger a bunch of fault codes that required resetting the power windows and, from memory, the steering range too. When I replaced the battery the second time I kept the car electronics alive with a supply mode charger to avoid this.
I'd forgotten just how much I enjoy your workshop videos!
Nice to see you Edd China❤
First time seeing this and I miss Ed because he always explains what he's doing and why! I hope you Ed are coming back to us mate
Just watched the episode of Wheeler Dealer where you restored a veteran car and participated in the London - Brighton race, i love that episode. Greetings from Sweden🙂
I live in the states and I'm over 60. I remember my dad rebuilding the starters in his cars. You were able to buy the parts from the local auto parts store and completely refurbish the starter for a few bucks!!
Those were the days; re-use not refuse! We need to get back to that again sharpish!
I'm 72 staring 73 down hard. I can well remember such things and was shocked when I came home from the Far East to discover almost everything was 'toss it out'. Of course walking into a Record shop (sign says Records and Tapes) to find nothing but CD's. Excuse me while I boot up my reel to reel...
As a tradition, when u fix one alert on a Range Rover, another pops immediately.
Same as the Landrover Disco too. or at least mine
Haha, at least it is polite enough to form an orderly queue.
Hopefully it was just having a grumble because the battery had been removed 🤞
It's a compulsory no cost factory option 🤣
Not a very good advert for the eBay parts checker, when it said 7" Defender headlight units would fit the Range Rover. 😂
And that key fob wasnt original for sure.
I had to laugh. eBay assured fit,but if it doesn't fit you can return it! I don't trust eBay fitment guide at all tbh.
I congratulate you for the work you do. I enjoy watching you on the repair and renovation program. I wish you continued success and wish you health and happiness.
Glad to see you Back!!!
Last MOT April 23, advisories are shocking. Good luck fixing all of that.
OMG 😮😮This is the type of content we all want!! PLEASE keep doing it in this format in that it feels just like the TV show we all miss you on♥♥ Fantastic editing too 🔥🔥
Hopefully Ebay regulates the amount of counterfeit components on sale. I had a new starter motor for a Chook Tin here - it was listed as OEM (Motorcraft) and it stated it on the tin - but it was a knockoff..... Died 2 months later. No warranty, no support, no assistance.... Ebay ghosted me.
Haha "assured fit" yeah that's based on whatever the seller decides to put into the listing. Know what you're after, you can't beat it.
Thx Edd happy to see your content again
Thanks, next video will be a celebration of getting a million subscribers, got a few ideas, a few of them not at all dangerous! Thanks for watching…
So you removed the scam video ad? Did I miss the appologies?
@@eddchina I'm so happy to see you back!!
@@harleylehmann1050 Not Edd, just saying so you get an answer. He made it private, effectively killing it. It was a bad decision on his (team's) part, it's been resolved, and that quickly enough. Apologies for this really is not required. And what good would it do anyway? Either people can understand it and move along, or they cannot. If an apology is required for your continued viewing, well, he'll do just fine I suspect without your one view. It is not like he did a truly disgusting/hideous/horrendous thing, he just made an (ill advised as it turned out) ad video. Nobody is required to watch it, nobody is bound to use the product(s) (to which I've already forgotten what it was about, so there's that), and in the grand scheme of things that require an apology? This isn't one on my list. He is trying to survive in this world, and this is the very least of the transgressions one could do in trying to make some money. I've let him off (with a warning, I did say as much in my own comment there, that if it's just an ad and no workshop content video again, that's gonna have to be it I'm afraid), and frankly, I hope it's the last we even have any commentary/discussion about it. I know I won't be commenting past this about it. You have a good day.
@@harleylehmann1050 What scam
Hey Edd long time fan here. I started watching wheeler dealers when I was 15. This Sunday I will celebrate my 34th birthday. Thanks for the great entertainment!
You’re welcome. Happy Birthday!
I got new key fobs for my Ford E150 van, my Chevy Venture, and two of my garage door openers. They do an AMAZING job of improving one's quality of life.
Nice to see you back Edd;) At this point I would even watch you fiddle with your bloody orange😂We truly miss you ❤
We missed watching you, tall mechanic. Congratulations on the million, thanks for everything.
Great too have you back again Edd!!
Just thought I’d let you know what a fantastic influence you’ve been over the years Edd, not only did your patience, knowledge and ability to get it across to us all that you can do it yourself on Wheeler Dealers get me doing my own servicing on my Landy but when the time came I changed the bulkhead and a few years later the chassis! myself, two big jobs but really satisfying. Thanks Edd 👍🏻
Nice to see that you made some new content. When will see more of the rebuild of John´s Range Rover?
Great to have you back Edd! Hopefully all is ok with whatever may have kept you away, and look forward to seeing more content soon!
I can't believe it's been nigh on 20 years that most of my friday nights were spent sitting down for Wheeler Dealers, watching Edd tinker on cars. I enjoy it as much today as I did back then. Congratulations on 1 MILLION subscribers!
Thanks very much. Next episode will be a celebration of reaching a million subscribers (and it will be almost completely safe). Then we'll be back to galvanising John's old Range Rover chassis!
Glad to see you back Edd. . Regarding the RR. I'd check the engine block to chassis earth straps. Easily overlooked and will cause all sorts of electrical gremlins as the current finds other pathways to complete the circuit. .. Few years back had a golf VR6. Occasionally it wouldn't start just click click like a flat battery.. Battery checked out ok. On closer inspection the main thick power cable to the starter terminal was corroded. Removed, cleaned up the surface corrosion and the terminal, Also did the same to the terminal on the alternator as well. greases up with some vaseline. Never had an issue after that. Started on the button. ... Its quie possible the earth straps might be corroded.... .. That starter didn't look to bad... Anyways Glad you have some videos in the bag. .. Are we going to get some disco lights and 90s techno music and dancing for the 1M subscriber celebration!! 😆
Another advert instead of getting on with the main Range Rover, will we all still be alive when its finished
Great fixes, good enough for the MOT.... Really cool fix on the key fob, too.... Too bad about the suspension fault.... some other day, for sure.....👍🙏😊🇳🇿
Good to have you back Edd
Estimado Edd, un gusto que publiques nuevo video de lo que tu sabes hacer y explicar en forma didáctica y entretenida. Mis felicitaciines y ojalá sigas aportando en la red sobre temas de mecánica, un abrazo. Saludos desde Valparaíso, Chile.
Nice to see you back Edd ❤
It's 05.15am here in Oz ,and..... I'm as happy has a pig in $$$hit your back Edd,I missed my Saturday Mornings with you and the Guy's .Hope all is good with you.👌👌👍👍👍
Glad you like it. More episodes already in the pipeline so you can book out your Saturday mornings again soon! G’day!
Good to see you back Edd !!
Lovely to see you again Edd! Congrats on the 1Mil!
Thanks a million! Will be celebrating the milestone in the next video and almost nothing dangerous will be attempted!
@@eddchina, Nothing like your buddy Furze pulls off? I think he owes us another one about now! Lol
Good to see another video!
Thank you Sir! More to come soon. Thanks for watching…
So glad to see you back Edd 😀 we missed you
Glad to see you back Edd....I've missed your videos ! Hope all is well with you !
Nice to see new original content welcome back
By the looks of the previous mots you may have your work cut out trying to get it through this one good luck. Would be nice to see some regular videos again. Keep up the good content
Edd will you be stripping the engine down on Johns Range Rover and giving it an overhaul. That would be a great episode to watch.
Absolutely, not sure how many episodes we will break it down into but we will definitely cover that.
This turned into a demo of how bad eBays parts finder works.
good to see you back
Thank you Edd. Greetings from Türkiye
Great to have you back mate 👍
Welcome back, great to see some new content for a change!
Wise words. Always need a clean ring.
Glad that I have paid for a premium account to avoid all those pesky ads, but wait what's this.....
Nice work Edd 👍👍👍👍👍☘️☘️
VERY Nice to have you back! Edd! Thank You!
Thanks!
Great to see another video Edd, love your workshop and bar!! My L322 does the same if the battery is disconnected. Steering angle sensor wants re calibrated, full left then right on the steering usually does it. Keep up the good work 👍
Thanks, best issue I’ve had so far was one mirror went in when the other went out, bizarre! But not as brilliant as the phone calling the most recent number the moment you started the car but before the screen and speakers woke up so you didn’t know who you were bothering at 4am!! There must be a whole department working on such ridiculous faults and glitches!
Try this one, garage where i worked, guy brought in a range rover for cylinder head work, and while at it, asked to check drivers door window mechanism, which eventually was changed, parts supplied by customer, eventually when engine back together and ready for start, would not even crank...eventually after going thru the entire system and garage having to borrow more upto date scan tools, there was a code in system that originated from the door window regulator that was substituted...donor vehicle had a big crash and had an accident code, which transferred to this clients vehicle which prevented the engine from starting, and needed the authorised dealer to clear that code from the system to enable the vehicle to start....who would have imagined things got to this point
@@ArvineHarry that is nuts.
Long time no see. Great to see you back, hope everything is going ok for you.
Range Rover , the gift that keeps on pulling on your pocket!
they probably cost as much to fix as they do to buy!
I Love your channel Ed. Many of the people slapping negative comments across this comments section are short-sighted. We all know you have to make small videos like this in order to facilitate the larger operations. I look forward to more rebuild videos on the classic 👍
Another fantastic awesome video Edd U.K. ❤️s you 🤗
Thank you. More to come soon…
@@eddchina fantastic you make mechanics very interesting with your bubbly personality and infectious energy and enthusiasm
Hello Edd. I was experiencing the exact same problem with my 2011 TDV8. Before I pressed the button on a new starter I discovered that the windscreen scuttle wasn’t water tight and the battery terminals had corroded. After I gave them a really good clean I’m 99% back in business so I think a clean up of the starter connector will completely cure it 👌🏼
Thanks, a great video.👍
Edd I just got through with the last season of wheelers where you left. So sorry to see you leave, but glad you are staying busy. I would have loved to have your help in restoring my father’s TR4, it it’s in better hands now.
Welcome back, Edd.
Freelander 2 also can have starter motor issues, but in most cases a simple £11 new contacts kit can fix the issue - much cheaper than a whole new starter which in most cases is fine.
I'm confused how the first "assured fit" item was a 7 inch headlight for a Defender!
Guess they assume it can fit....maybe not correctly but with some creativity lol
Great idea to swap boards. No need to reprogram.
Take care Ed, I hope everyone realises that you are not a time served mechanic but you certainly know how to sort things out better than most
Have to say, there can’t be many KZheadrs who could put virtually no content out for over a year, yet actually manage to increase subscriber numbers during that time. It’s a testament to Edd’s popularity. Hopefully, based on his comment here, it will soon get back to the sort of content we want to see.
Pleased to see you back Edd, with a great new video.
Edd, you need to partner with a detailing channel to get the old bus a proper clean. I have a craving for one of these 4.4 TDV8s and it's a shame to see it this grubby!
Jim @ white details
You’re the man Edd
More please, Edd!
That moment when you realise the cost of the bits Edd ordered for his Range Rover come to more than the value of your car.
Taking full advantage of eBay paying for it, getting the most expensive parts 😂
😂
Those RR headlights are cheaper than 2nd hand headlights for my R53 mini cooper S...😟
The total costs for those bits exceeds the total purchase price of three of my cars. Although to be fair, my £495 Renault Scenic has had over £2,000 spent on it in parts. No labour charges though because I did all the work myself.
Glad to see you back,just a bit of Paul and all good
Really enjoyed watching
You can see why Edd likes Range Rovers so much - he actually fits in it!
Doesn't look like it gets maintained that well. The mot history is a bit of a saga.😂
I only replace parts on my car that need it.. if I can manage I'll leave it. Obviously not safety items..
@@stuartd9741 In the last couple of years it's failed for bald and bulging tyres and then the year after for tyre cords being exposed. Guess it's like the old cobblers children saying?
Cant wait for regular videos
Quick question: I've got a T5 2.5 TDi and is loosing oil about 1l / 80 miles. No smoke at the exhaust, and the only visible leak I can see is around the oil filler tube. Is there a quick way to fix this why you are away on the road ? Sealants? Oil aditives to stop the leak ?
Enjoyed watching this video. How long does it take to fix a the first range rover.
Reminds me of the old Lucas starter motor regular maintenence involved hitting the starter body with the handle of a hammer before attempting to remove them.
"Always check for a dirty ring" 😧
Hi Edd. I’ve just had to change my starter motor on my xtrail 2007. T31. Intermittent fault when restarting the engine. Clicks once and won’t start. Old starter motor was much louder as well. What a ballache to change. Only just about got it out with some skin n blood left on the car in the process. Must be starter motor change week. Also had headlight bulb to change as well. Range Rover such a nice car. Beautiful v8. Look forward to your videos next time. (Can you let me know if you will ever have the Phillips multi work lights in stock again). Cheers Steve.
Hi Steve, glad you got your XTrail fixed. The Range Rover is a great car, when it works, guess that's why I can't give them up! Philips MDLS will hopefully be available again one day, just trying to persuade them at the moment!
Like so many others have written, wonderful to see you back sir! And congratulation on the 1 million subscribers ~ Chuck
Thanks Chuck! Next video will be a celebration of the million mark, it’s just taking some time to get sorted, almost nothing dangerous will be attempted!
@@eddchinaLooking forward to that and very kind of you to reply. Thank you.
Actually Edd you were the first car builder I started watching on cable television that is (Wheeler Dealer) with Mike Brew. I love your work so much and I'm glad to see you on KZhead. Always great to watch your work indepth analysis of the project ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you. More episodes already recorded (just editing now) so more for you to enjoy soon...
Boy, parts are really expensive in the UK. I stopped using eBay years ago, Amazon is much cheaper with free shipping.
Really enjoyed the video Edd.
Edd is back at it. Praise the lord & pass the ammunition!
What's happening with the 1st range rover
Next episode will be a million sub celebration then we’re back to John’s rusty Range Rover and galvanising the chassis (it looks great by the way)!
Ah nice to see you Mr China hope all is well, miss watching you work and doing your thing.
Thank you, more to come in a few weeks…
Hi edd love u welcome back don't get vanished love you
Finally, a video 😊 more, please !!!
More on the way soon…
i had a range rover , six months things started to go wrong then the back doors were falling apart so got new ones but it was the mk2 which rolled badly in the corners lol but i enjoyed it .
Glad to see you back!!
We miss you Ed... Please don't stop creating content. Hope every thing is going fine with you and your family plus the inlaws.
A 7 minute ad for eBay motors. I almost don't hate it because it's Edd and he's been away for so long.
Ed needs to pay the bills like the rest of us!
Edd has to pay the bills..
Edd, I feel your pain. As much as I adored my '06 L322, it was starting to get a slew of little problems here and there, so I sold it two years ago. It still breaks my heart, when I think about it, but the cost of parts really started to add up, thanks to that RANGE ROVER badge, and it just didn't make monetary sense to keep it. I do miss it, especially that beautiful interior and that throaty Jag 4.0
You have to be a glutton for punishment but I still think it’s worth it (or do I?)!
@@eddchinaWith your skills, most definitely. For me, the straw that broke the camel's back was when my A/C went south. The cost to repair would have been $5000.
God damn Mr C ive missed you since your not on the telebox! Glad I've found your channel
Glad you have too. More meddling in the workshop soon…
Going along a dual carriageway last year in my Evoque and a wheel sensor blew. No power steering, ABS, traction control etc. Fun times.
Range Rovers do this to keep us on our toes, or under their chassis’!
Great video Edd!! Miss them no end, tell us about your suspension fault woes, its a must
Absolutely, need to fix them anyway so might as well film them (apparently that’s how YT works)!!
At last he's back. Hurrah.
Nice that you travel often to Norway :D am a big fan from Norway :D