D3 1234
Member Since: 03 Nov 2008
Location: Stradbally, Waterford
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On way to Youngs this very cold morning, (-8 ), for my 37k service.
A bong and message centre reported engine system fault then total loss of power. No lights displayed though.
Luckily enough was only 3 miles from garage and pushed it on in command shift as did not want to reset and clear fault as wanted garage to see it first. Expecting it back this evening, touch wood. 
Last edited by D3 1234 on 7th Jan 2009 2:55 pm. Edited 2 times in total
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aquasurfer
Member Since: 05 Jan 2009
Location: Drogheda
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mine got it hard to start this morning to . it was the first time it has happened . i turned it straight over prob should have left it a couple of seconds to warm up then start but it took a while to kick in. it was minus three hardly baltic hope it is not a trend for the future with this disco 3
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| 7th Jan 2009 2:45 pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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D3 1234 .... hate to say it, but it sounds like it could be Turbo failure!!!
Just got mine back from garage today after same problem. I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
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| 7th Jan 2009 3:32 pm |
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D3 1234
Member Since: 03 Nov 2008
Location: Stradbally, Waterford
Posts: 225
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Hope not  as expecting it to be ready at half five.
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| 7th Jan 2009 4:24 pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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Give them a call and ask them for an update. I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
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| 7th Jan 2009 4:27 pm |
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D3 1234
Member Since: 03 Nov 2008
Location: Stradbally, Waterford
Posts: 225
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Just gave them a call. Service manager on another call so anxiously awaiting the call back 
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| 7th Jan 2009 4:31 pm |
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Alan G
Member Since: 15 Oct 2008
Location: Lanarkshire
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Had something similar to this a few years back on the 2004 D3. Pulled out of a junction as normal and then a snails pace, complete lack of power
Was like waiting for the elastic band to kick in and power the motor. 
New turbo fitted under warranty.
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| 7th Jan 2009 4:44 pm |
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bobic
Member Since: 02 Mar 2008
Location: Cork
Posts: 133
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I got the webasto heater timer installed on my D3 a few weeks ago and its fantastic. Engine fire's up straight away (-6 this morning) and instant warm air to defrost the windows. Everyone should have it 
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| 7th Jan 2009 5:01 pm |
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1stLandie
Member Since: 07 Jun 2007
Location: by the Rivers of Babylon
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Hi bobic - did you do it yourself or get someone else to fit it? I keep reading about the timer (especially like the GSM phone trick) and I'm getting jealous!  The MTR's are finally ON - you beautiful beast you!!!
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| 7th Jan 2009 5:05 pm |
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bobic
Member Since: 02 Mar 2008
Location: Cork
Posts: 133
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Hi 1stLandie,
I had my local electrical mechanic install it as wiring a plug is the limit if my abilities, but he said it was very straight forward.
I think I bought it from Devon 4x4. I set it to run for about 30mins in the morning before I get in but have been surprised by how much fuel it uses. Also they recommend you drive for about 15mins after using it to maintain the charge on your battery.
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| 7th Jan 2009 5:15 pm |
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aquasurfer
Member Since: 05 Jan 2009
Location: Drogheda
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hi first landie whats this gsm phone trick?
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| 8th Jan 2009 9:54 am |
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D3 1234
Member Since: 03 Nov 2008
Location: Stradbally, Waterford
Posts: 225
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Got my car back yesterday evening.
Turns out it was a faulty turbo pressure sensor. They replaced sensor and all fine now.
Find it funny that one nearly has to beg dealers over here to carry out work that is not scheduled for a particular service such as changing fuel and air filters. Otherwise these such items would not be changed until 55k. Seems a huge interval when one is expecting optimum performance from a vehicle on a daily basis. Dealers never fail me with the screenwash though.
Total cost of service was €470.
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| 8th Jan 2009 11:18 am |
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Wex
Member Since: 16 Apr 2007
Location: Knackeragua
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Never had to beg mine . You're mad to pay a dealer to change your air filter.Just buy a half dozen from Nick Lee and change them as they need to or go for a high performance filter that you can clean yourself.
BTW what did you have done for the 470 ?
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| 8th Jan 2009 11:36 am |
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D3 1234
Member Since: 03 Nov 2008
Location: Stradbally, Waterford
Posts: 225
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Oil,Air,Fuel,Pollen filters, Oil change, Diesel additive,(labour €220). Must not forget the stamping of service book and of course screenwash.
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| 8th Jan 2009 12:20 pm |
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