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Handi-andis
 


Member Since: 25 Dec 2019
Location: Elgin, Moray, UK
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3
Diagnostic tool

Hi all
New here having bought a 2005 Discovery 3 HSE Auto TDV6 on Friday. Most likely needs a new wheel bearing and lower suspension arm, with an outside chance of a front diff rebuild. Other than that everything else appears to be working, but I would like to be able to check fault codes etc myself, as previously I’ve done all my own series, classic Range Rover and early Discovery 1 maintenance myself. Hence what do people recommend that’s reasonably priced and where is the diagnostics socket as I’ve not had time to explore much due to Christmas and bringing disco back north.
Thanks
Andrew
  
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Bardley
 


Member Since: 02 May 2018
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United Kingdom 2011 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4

The GAP IIBT tool is accepted as the best for the job, but doesn't come cheap at Circa £400.
They do appear on here second hand.
Have a read here:-
https://www.disco4.com/forum/iidtool-help-vf100.html
 2011 MY D4 HSE
Previously 2001 D2 TD5, 1996 D1 300Tdi, 1985 90 2.2 petrol.
Bikes! KTM, BMW, British, Classics and others.
 
 
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DrRobH
 


Member Since: 10 Oct 2015
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As above or a Britpart Lynx is very similar. App on your phone or tablet and Bluetooth to the plug in tool Thumbs Up
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Motolab
 


Member Since: 18 Oct 2019
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Netherlands 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

Go for the GAP IID if you want the ability to (re) flash your ECU’s
Since there are 17 on the D3, you maybe need this faster than you think.. 8)

I needed it just a week after purchase, when I had to replace the transfer case ECU, which is very vulnerable for water damage


Edit; typo
 Best regards
Harold

Always looking for Pre '55's & Pre war British Motorcycles! knowing or having one for sale? PM please. I visit the UK 6 times a year

Ps. I edit my texts quite often, english is not my native language, so I will edit My “typo’s” etc. Wink 


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Handi-andis
 


Member Since: 25 Dec 2019
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Thanks one and all. Looks like I need to have a look at the finances then, does seem like a good piece of kit in the long run.
Andrew
  
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DrRobH
 


Member Since: 10 Oct 2015
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An icar soft lr2 is an alternative at 50% less but it’s not wireless and not as user friendly. I had one for a while then sold it on. The IID is the best piece of kit and lots of us have them so advice is plentiful Thumbs Up
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M3DPO
 


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Motolab wrote:
Go for the GAP IID if you want the ability to (re) flash your ECU’s
Since there are 7 on the D3, you maybe need this faster than you think.. 8)

I needed it just a week after purchase, when I had to replace the transfer case ECU, which is very vulnerable for water damage


I think you’ll find there is nearer 17 on an HSE Shocked
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It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't. 
 
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Handi-andis
 


Member Since: 25 Dec 2019
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Well I’ve taken the plunge and ordered one. Anyone know how long it takes to get from Canada to UK please?
Thanks
Andy
  
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Washwipe
 


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Will be a while, holidays at the moment plus import duty@ 4% I think then, there’s Vat.
 

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I posted a parcel on 14 Dec via Hermes International and was delivered to Canada on 24th
muncho impressed with the delivery time
  
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Handi-andis
 


Member Since: 25 Dec 2019
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Thanks one and all. Just have to hope all is well for next couple of weeks then. Had remembered about import dues but forgotten VAT is added on top, which is ironic given I run a VAT registered firm. We import so little it rarely crosses my mind and when we do it’s from the rest of the EU so simply gets included on VAT submissions.
Cheers
Andy
  
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Motolab
 


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If you are VAT registrerd, you will get it (paid VAT) back anyway as soon as you do you VAT administration.

BUT on the GAP site i see a price excluding taxes (VAT or sale taxes) of £399.00
which is higher than the EX VAT price from island4x4 ( £360.00 (excl. VAT)) (not much difference but enough to get a few pints for..) add the import tax and you even get drunk Rolling with laughter
so i bought it from the UK..



i saw that the forum sponsors are even cheaper, but out of stock at this very moment?
 Best regards
Harold

Always looking for Pre '55's & Pre war British Motorcycles! knowing or having one for sale? PM please. I visit the UK 6 times a year

Ps. I edit my texts quite often, english is not my native language, so I will edit My “typo’s” etc. Wink 
 
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Handi-andis
 


Member Since: 25 Dec 2019
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We will and we won't get VAT back as we are under the flat rate scheme for small businesses, so unless the purchase is over £2.5k ex vat then we can not directly claim the VAT. Instead we get a percentage of our sales back which works out, for our business type, of 1.4% and saves us a lot of paperwork.

I have to admit that I didn't think to look in this county, instead I went straight to the supplier, which I prefer to do anyway as most of the time I find that buying direct one often gets better customer service. So yes the £41 price difference, after import dues, would have gone a long way towards my new front wheel bearing and lower front suspension arms I need, but in the longer term it may pay for itself, we shall see.

Thanks

Andrew
  
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aja4x4
 


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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

They are very easy to deal with and responces to emails are quick but you do need to bare in mind the time difference.
  
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Handi-andis
 


Member Since: 25 Dec 2019
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Thanks. I’m used to dealing with the time difference from working in the oil industry. The best place for time difference is Newfoundland, which, in typical Newfie style, has its own pdf time zone of GMT+3 1/2 hours.
Andy
 2005 Discovery 3 HSE TDV6 diesel
2007 Mercedes E280 v6 diesel
Can you sense a theme here? Laughing
Mind you the 2.25 Petrol Series II with Series III wings for quad headlights, high power alternator conversion and a few other bits and bobs does rather break the theme Laughing 
 
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