Since I have everything apart while I replace my cdl shifter, I noticed that the wiring harness that goes in beneath the main gear selector has a pink and black wire that were cut and covered up with tape. I'm wondering if this goes to the brake interlock? I don't need to have the key in the "on" position or have my foot on the brake to move the gear selector out of park. It still has to be in neutral or park to start it though. What do you guys think? Hook it up and see what happens or just leave it alone?

Eric

 

i dont have to engage the foot brake or turn on the key to move my gear selector either... dont know about any cut wires under the console though...

 

Well, I've got time before my shifter lever comes in. Maybe I'll investigate. You should see the blower motor... the relay is gone and it's wired right to the fuse panel. Whoever the previous owner had a "mechanic" obviously doesn't know anything about rovers... or cars in general.

Eric

 

Eric,
Safe to say the other owner had a whole different approach to repairs

 

Mike,
Given the fact that my Disco was not taken care of, I think I will spend my new years day (weather permiting) going thru it with your 60k service list. The air filter looked like a rats nest, the plugs and wires and fuel filter never changed. I replaced them but the tranny fluid/filter has never been done either. Do you think I should get a tranny flush done? No, I don't mean something like Jiffy Lube, I lost a trans because of their so called "flush". It still shifts perfect and the engine runs terrific. Doesn't smoke, no leaks anywhere!!! (knock on wood) I've already put $400 into it like door latches, handles, switches, relays, etc. Don't really mind because I only paid $1400 and it passed inspection so I think I did alright.

Eric