Member Since: 07 Jul 2017
Location: Porthcawl, South Wales
Posts: 183
Battery spec?
Does anyone know the battery AH and CCA recommended for the Disco 3?... it’s not the stop start one as too old.
I’m told the battery installed by previous owner is not right one so I’m hoping that might explain why I’m getting faults pop up during starting then clearing straight away now it’s getting colder.Land Rover Discovery 3 HSE
BMW 420 M Sport Convertible
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12th Nov 2017 11:07 pm
Narpy
Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
Posts: 7830
This is the forum recommended weapon of choice ( presuming you have a Discovery 3, although you haven't filled out your profile ): https://www.tayna.co.uk/EA1000-Exide-Premi...P7488.htmlMods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
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12th Nov 2017 11:41 pm
Lel
Member Since: 07 Jul 2017
Location: Porthcawl, South Wales
Posts: 183
I had missed one question, profile now updated
Just checked what is in mine and it’s a Bosch S4 800/95. So now I’m wondering if I do have battery issues..... the joys....Land Rover Discovery 3 HSE
BMW 420 M Sport Convertible
Ducati Diavel (the devils ride)
12th Nov 2017 11:45 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13595
Hi mate
hope all is well and how is the disco going
plus 1 ref what Narpy has said , got one fitted on mine
900 cca / 100 AH
what kind of voltage are u getting with the engine running
13th Nov 2017 12:53 am
Lel
Member Since: 07 Jul 2017
Location: Porthcawl, South Wales
Posts: 183
Took it in for a check as a few errors keep coming up.
Needs new brake lines £100 all in.
Needs new drive shaft centre bearing but found a local company that can replace just the bearing for £120.
Rusty air tank £110
Couple of other minor bits so with labour £600 but if that makes it perfect it could be worse I guess.
Do love it overall though Land Rover Discovery 3 HSE
BMW 420 M Sport Convertible
Ducati Diavel (the devils ride)
13th Nov 2017 12:58 am
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13595
great to hear u like it , they are an awesome landy
also had to replace my air tank, sprayed it and the chassis with some dinotrol before installing the new one
have u been tempted to buy an iid diagnostic reader yet
13th Nov 2017 1:02 am
Lel
Member Since: 07 Jul 2017
Location: Porthcawl, South Wales
Posts: 183
Way out of my price range that is. Luckily the guy who specialises in LR here only charges £42 an hour labour and £42 if you plug in diagnostics. So if it does need plugging in a few times while I have it, it’ll still be a lot cheaper than buying that.
If it were £100-£150 id be all over getting one but just can’t justify that price.Land Rover Discovery 3 HSE
BMW 420 M Sport Convertible
Ducati Diavel (the devils ride)
13th Nov 2017 8:55 am
Narpy
Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
Posts: 7830
I understand your reluctance to spend that sort of money but these cars are not inexpensive to keep on the road. If you intend keeping your D3 for any length of time you'd be extremely foolish not to purchase your own diagnostic kit, especially as you have an earlier version car.
Quite often, when you have work done to your car, you'll need diagnostics to update your car so it knows about the changes, the steering angle sensor re-calibration is a perfect example of this. With your local indie charging £42 per hour, it won't take many jobs for an IID tool to save you more than it costs.
Plus, you'll be able to do all the updates yourself and do your own code reading and resetting which will give you much more flexibility and stop you paying £42 every time it's plugged in.
My own IID tool has paid for itself many, many times over and saved me a small fortune on dealer fees. Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here.
13th Nov 2017 11:29 am
Lel
Member Since: 07 Jul 2017
Location: Porthcawl, South Wales
Posts: 183
It’s my birthday in a two months but not sure the wife will fall for that one..... I should really keep an eye on eBay for any used ones for now.Land Rover Discovery 3 HSE
BMW 420 M Sport Convertible
Ducati Diavel (the devils ride)
13th Nov 2017 12:26 pm
OJ
Member Since: 01 Oct 2017
Location: Loch Leven
Posts: 725
Remember and factor in the transfer of owner £cost if its been used and more if you want a warranty, £25 change of owner, £50 2 year warranty, £60 additional VIN.
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13th Nov 2017 1:04 pm
Lel
Member Since: 07 Jul 2017
Location: Porthcawl, South Wales
Posts: 183
Ah, didn’t know about that....
At over £400 it just seems soooooooo much. Other vehicles for similar thing seem to be a lot less.Land Rover Discovery 3 HSE
BMW 420 M Sport Convertible
Ducati Diavel (the devils ride)
13th Nov 2017 1:07 pm
OJ
Member Since: 01 Oct 2017
Location: Loch Leven
Posts: 725
£399 + VAT! Direct from GAP cheaper from Duckworth LR
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13th Nov 2017 1:13 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Narpy wrote:
My own IID tool has paid for itself many, many times over and saved me a small fortune on dealer fees.
Me too. Not having one (or similar) is a complete false economy. And when someone moves away from LR they can generally be re-sold or a fair sized chunk of cash.
13th Nov 2017 1:14 pm
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but if that makes it perfect it could be worse I guess.
