RichardK
Member Since: 18 Jan 2006
Location: Western Australia
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Well, after many hours at the dealers (over 12) I got very frustrated, took it to the Lekkie at Rovertech (Mates Rover Repair business) 30 minutes later problem solved...............lack of earth between motor and chassis. Problem solved Yay!!!! 
Appears that dealers don't and wont employ an auto electrician amongst their employees..........something about affordability ??????? Instead they employ "Technicians" who I believe are not even trained mechanics
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 21st Aug 2007 2:43 pm |
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drivesafe
Member Since: 23 Feb 2006
Location: Gold Coast, Australia
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Hi Richard, I hope you gave the dealer a call and told them what the problem was.
Most dealers today are so dazzled by the technology and have no idea how to do the simplest bit of detective work in an attempt to solve problems.
It has been branded into their brains that they only have to plug in a computer and it will magically tell them what ever is ailing the vehicle.
This mentality is also one of the main reasons there are far fewer auto electricians today than there was just 10 years ago but, as you have found, all be it the hard way, that the simplest and I might add, one of the most common problems not only can not be found be hi tech means and the supposed experts are only as good as their training.
Learning to use a computer does not make the “technician†anything more than glorified PC game players.
This may sound a bit strong but it’s surprising how often a simple problem like yours is completely missed be these “techniciansâ€.
Great to hear you have it resolved.
Cheers 2008 TDV8 RR Lux + 2009 D4 2.7
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| 21st Aug 2007 11:42 pm |
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RichardK
Member Since: 18 Jan 2006
Location: Western Australia
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Totally agree Drivesafe, yes I did have a long and meaningfull discussion on the merits of running a business oriented towards constant business enlightenment and improvement............... they won't take any notice of me though, after all I'm only a customer 
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| 22nd Aug 2007 1:05 pm |
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