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Angel1403
 


Member Since: 14 Oct 2006
Location: Scotland
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2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3
Cruise Control

Well I got my Top Tailgate sorted out today. It was a loose catch

However, on the way home when I switched on the Cruise Control..........no joy????

It will not switch on. On getting the car back I did note that the steering wheel etc had been moved during road test to check gear changes (ok apparently)

I am guessing that there may be a loose wire?

I cant believe i will need to phone the garage tomorrow and book it in again Sad

Cheers

Allan Smile  
Post #9693826th Oct 2006 7:25 pm
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DrLex
 


Member Since: 15 Jul 2005
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Allan,
It may well be a loose wire, but it may indicate the need to replace the 'clock springs' in the steering wheel that transmit the signal from switch to main unit. Does the cruise control work after 'reboot'? Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana

Member of Club Med Sucks  
Post #9694926th Oct 2006 8:19 pm
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JMC
 


Member Since: 25 Feb 2006
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I've lost cruise a number of times. Usually needs an overnight reboot (rather than a simple restart) to reset it. Are you waiting for the 'bong' before starting the engine???  
Post #9695726th Oct 2006 8:43 pm
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Angel1403
 


Member Since: 14 Oct 2006
Location: Scotland
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2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3
Bong?

JMC wrote:
I've lost cruise a number of times. Usually needs an overnight reboot (rather than a simple restart) to reset it. Are you waiting for the 'bong' before starting the engine???


Thanks for the replys.

Whats the bong?

I sometimes hear a chime when I start the car but I have assumed thats the seat belt warning?

It was on the way home I noticed, so I wont be restarting until tomorrow. I will update then.

By the way I am only averaging 19mpg my home to work journay is about 5 miles each way. 3 miles dual carrigeway 2 miles town/Qs etc.

Is this normal? It has had the 4 hr Enhansement done.

Cheers

Allan.  
Post #9696026th Oct 2006 8:55 pm
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BCP
 


Member Since: 25 May 2005
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My cruise needed the switch replaced. Fine since then.
BCP  
Post #9696226th Oct 2006 8:59 pm
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JMC
 


Member Since: 25 Feb 2006
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I'm surprised T&C didn't tell you this......

Your D3 is more of a PC than a Defender Shocked

As with all computers, you have to allow it to 'boot-up' properly. Do NOT start the engine until you have heard the 'bong'. It is simply a confirmation that all the start-up sequences have run correctly.

RTFM Exclamation Wink  
Post #9696426th Oct 2006 9:06 pm
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Angel1403
 


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Cheers

Woops!.............. Embarassed

Sods law they never said..........I did not it says i the screen system check I did not realise should wait till complete.

I normally start after glow plug has gone off.

Thanks for the tip............Oh must RTM (properly)

Cheers

Allan Smile

PS. I hope I have not caused any harm?  
Post #9696726th Oct 2006 9:10 pm
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JMC
 


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Re: Bong?

Angel1403 wrote:
I am only averaging 19mpg my home to work journay is about 5 miles each way.

Could be better Confused

The D3, (in common with most cars), does not make for a fuel efficient vehicle for doing short / cold runs.

Get out for a Sunday drive up Deeside, down Glenshee, then back to the Granite city on the A90 for a true indication of consumption across a range of road types. Wink  
Post #9696826th Oct 2006 9:12 pm
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JMC
 


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Re: Cheers

Angel1403 wrote:
I did not it says i the screen system check I did not realise should wait till complete.


Have you been drinking??? Shocked Confused

Angel1403 wrote:
PS. I hope I have not caused any harm?


Apart from denting my faith in the Aberdeen good English campaign - I shouldn't think you have caused any harm. Wink 8)  
Post #9696926th Oct 2006 9:16 pm
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Angel1403
 


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Re: Cheers

JMC wrote:
Angel1403 wrote:
I did not it says i the screen system check I did not realise should wait till complete.


Have you been drinking??? Shocked Confused


Yea.............Me= feeling a bit of a fool Embarassed

Def one of those Doh! moments

Cheers

Allan Smile  
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