Comments on: Replacing the Final Stage (Blower) Resistor on a L322 Range Rover (MkIII) 2002

By: David

David — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:02:47 +0000

One more thought: for those trying this for the first time (all of us?) you’ll notice a little hook-like device at the top rear of the unit. Of course, this is a “tensioner” designed to help keep the unit snug. But this also means you are pushing against it when you try to “snap” the unit back into its bracket. In the end I had to carefully put a flat blade screw driver against the bottom of the unit to get enough push to overcome that little “tensioner”. You can tell when it’s properly in place by looking at the two little holes that fit over pegs. Once in place they will be seated over the pegs. And, for anyone else with LHD, here’s a decent link for getting in: http://www.rswsolutions.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=343:mkiii-how-to-replace-final-stage-resistor&catid=54:mkiii-repair-videos&Itemid=78

By: David

David — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:20:48 +0000

Checking in from California. 2003 which I bought new and after about 90k miles this little devil went south — and would like to report what I took out was, obviously, the original version. LHD so a bit more annoying, but done. Thanks

By: The Metric Rat (aka bimma)

The Metric Rat (aka bimma) — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 18:00:26 +0000

Hi Scott, can’t say for certain whether the FSR will be damaged if it doesn’t fit correctly, but there must be a reason for it to slot and click into place as a snug fit. As previously mentioned, worth checking again.

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 21:54:09 +0000

I’ve put it all back together again now. I can take it apart again to try and secure it with the click though. If I don’t is there any chance the new FSR will become damaged?

By: bimma

bimma — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 19:18:23 +0000

@ Scott, you’ll know it is in place if you can’t easily pull it out again. I didn’t get it right when I first replaced my FSR, resulting in the same no fans problem a short while later. It is worth re-checking your work. I agree it is a fiddle. You may have more luck if you remove the air vent, just know its an extra fiddle to get back in the right place.

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:32:45 +0000

Thanks so much for these instructions. Worded perfectly with spot on pictures. Only problem I had was seeing past the air vent plastic bit. Couldn’t really see what I was doing with my eyes but kept using video camera with flash on my iPhone! Only concern I have now is that the FSR is in place but it’s just shy of getting that “reassuring click”! Do you think this will be ok? It’s firmly in place and won’t be moving anywhere. The FSR I fitted was nothing like the one I took out which was a big metal looking part so I’m wondering if it’s just because it’s not exactly the same that it’s not fitting in as perfect with the final “click”. I’ve just took it out for a spin for half an hour and all seems fine.
Anyways thanks again, you’ve made another L322 owner very happy!

2003 53 L322 2.9 RHD

By: bimma

bimma — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:55:01 +0000

@ Kevin

Sounds like a right pita!

You don’t say how old your FFRR is, newer models do have battery drain issues and needed new firmware to tell the car to shut down properly.

What battery are you putting in?

Best suggestion is to point you to fullfatrr.com/forum lots of helpful folks who may have had the same problem and solved it.

By: Kevin Quinn

Kevin Quinn — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:28:27 +0000

I have had a battery drain problem for a while, probably since i bought the vehicle second hand.

I had my local garage try and fix it, the local Land Rover specialist had a go, then i had an ex-Land rover distinguished engineer come and install a relay switch behind the dash. Still no joy.
I replaced the ‘hedgehog’ over xmas using your great instructions here. It was very fiddly, i found using my camera phone to video the area behind the pedals helped a lot, because you do have to rely on touch to replace the part.
But two days later - flat battery again!

It is because my battery may be shot from at least a dozen re-charges and jump starts? - this is my third new battery in 3 years. I have heard some people say that you cant re-charge batteries too often, or jump start them as it damages them.

By: bimma

bimma — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:10:45 +0000

@ John Patterson: you’re most welcome

By: John Patterson

John Patterson — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:18:13 +0000

I just replaced the FSR on my 2004 RR and wanted to say thank you for the instructions. They have obviously saved everyone here (including myself) a lot of money.