Technical (D3)

Technical (D3) • complete loss of power and electrics

owen172

Author: owen172
Subject: complete loss of power and electrics
Posted: Fri Sep 03 2010 11:39pm (GMT 1)

Hi, My wife's 55 plate D3s suffered a total loss of power the other week on going round a tight left hand bend, the same thing has happened again this evening, causing her to end up on the other side of the round nearly hitting another car. All lights went of the dash and total loss of brakes and power steering !!

Any ideas / clues much appreciated

Rich

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Technical (D3) • Help Please - Where should this wire be?

Buckingham

Author: Buckingham
Subject: Help Please - Where should this wire be?
Posted: Fri Sep 03 2010 7:54pm (GMT 1)

My battery light is on so, although I know not what I am doing I have just checked the voltage, engine on and off. It remains at 12v so I guess the alternator is screwed!

Anyway....I have just noticed this loose wire coming off the loom that goes to the FBH and wondering if anyone knows where it is supposed to be attached......????

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Technical (D3) • Vibration

disco rob

Author: disco rob
Subject: Vibration
Posted: Thu Sep 02 2010 8:08pm (GMT 1)

Hi all, ive got a vibration on my D3 that seems to come and go when it pleases, it did it tonight which was the first time in a few days. Ive had a new wheel bearing on the front, new discs and pads on the rear and a new epb modulator and shoes about 3 weeks ago. Anyone got any ideas as its going back in again next Tuesday.
cheers Rob

PS When the vibration starts, if you slow down for a mile or so it goes and its all back to normal.

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Technical (D3) • Dealer not got a clue but still managing to charge!!!

The Transformer

Author: The Transformer
Subject: Dealer not got a clue but still managing to charge!!!
Posted: Thu Sep 02 2010 6:17pm (GMT 1)

Ok story is,

Bought an 05 HSE from a LR dealer back in April.
A short while after we got all the bells and whistles up on the dash, special systems off, suspension lowering etc etc and loss of speedo and ABS?
The dealer was good, had it back for a week, said they did the wiring overlay to the rear and replaced a rear speed / ABS sensor and also sorted a few other niggles.

All fine until last week when the same fault popped up, booked into a...

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Technical (D3) • my disco want start been two garages still none the wiser pl

jega123

Author: jega123
Subject: my disco want start been two garages still none the wiser pl
Posted: Thu Sep 02 2010 6:07pm (GMT 1)

good evening just joint your club pls can any one help me driving me and the better half up the wall.
i was driving,after seeing traffic stated to changed down gears and the disco 3 conked out wouldnt re-start
called rac towed me to repair and go garage had it a week none the wiser now towed to 2nd garage land rover specilested
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Technical (D3) • It all started with a HDC failure

gingerc oastie

Author: gingerc oastie
Subject: It all started with a HDC failure
Posted: Wed Sep 01 2010 10:26pm (GMT 1)

On my way to work this morning I had a HDC failure warning when I started the D3.

12 hours later trying to get home I had HDC failure, Transmission failure, EPB failure, and it wouldn't start

90 minutes later the AA man diagnosed it as a broken alternator (accompanied by a faint burning smell). Thank god for...

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Technical (D3) • d/3 engine

rnlisg

Author: rnlisg
Subject: d/3 engine
Posted: Wed Sep 01 2010 8:02pm (GMT 1)

hi i have a 2008 d/3 and have been told it has an m/y engine.
if so what is the difference with this and my 2006 model?
cheers
sandy

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Technical (D3) • Yet another very loud rattly engine noise

beelstar

Author: beelstar
Subject: Yet another very loud rattly engine noise
Posted: Wed Sep 01 2010 9:29am (GMT 1)

Hi

I have read lots and lots of threads with regards to rattly/clattery sounding engines since picking up my TDv6 D3 about 2 months ago. I had come to the conclusion that I was just being paranoid and that I should ignore it and just get on with life......until today. When disembarking in the nursery car park some random bloke whom I had never seen before in my life said, "That doesn't sound good." "Oh, it always sounds like that." I said,...

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Technical (D3) • Weird engine management fault

G1BB0

Author: G1BB0
Subject: Weird engine management fault
Posted: Tue Aug 31 2010 10:48pm (GMT 1)

Hi all

Wonder if anyone can shed any light on this issue...

We have recently moved to Devon and now travel down some very steep local lanes to get out to the main road. When travelling down one particular steep hill two weeks ago the dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree and the screen displayed an engine system fault. The vehicle then lost power. My wife was driving at the time (I was away) so she limped into a gateway and called out LRA. When they arrived...

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Technical (D3) • airbag replacement

Gav00353

Author: Gav00353
Subject: airbag replacement
Posted: Tue Aug 31 2010 9:58pm (GMT 1)

Hi Chaps ive recently bought another d3 commercial with the airbags blown, the car has been repaired but the airbags now need replacing by me, ive got the two front airbags but have been told by LR I need an airbag module as well! is this true? what purpose does the module have? can it be reset by faultmate?(wrong forum I know).
Thanks Gav.

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Technical (D3) • "A" Pillar covers

Old Sailor

Author: Old Sailor
Subject: "A" Pillar covers
Posted: Tue Aug 31 2010 4:39pm (GMT 1)

I hope someone can tell me if the "A" pillar covers are easy to remove? The nearside one is badly scratched when a nasty bush jumped out on me on a country lane. I think they are plastic coated, so is a repaint a no-no or is it better to just replace it, if so how much?

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Technical (D3) • Alternator replacement guide (please)

crwoody

Author: crwoody
Subject: Alternator replacement guide (please)
Posted: Tue Aug 31 2010 3:41pm (GMT 1)

Just a quick question addressed to any of you who have changed a D3 alternator yourself.

Do you have any tips for the easiest way to get at it?
How much gubbins you need to remove first?
Are there any special tool needed?

Any suggestions much appreciated.

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Technical (D3) • Remote locking/unlocking - not

en48

Author: en48
Subject: Remote locking/unlocking - not
Posted: Tue Aug 31 2010 9:39am (GMT 1)

One evening late last week I went to go out in the Disco, and it wouldn't unlock. Tried both keys, nothing. Was in a hurry, so took the other car...

Next morning, fine, no problems.

Yesterday, came back from a long run, emptied the boot, went to lock it - and nothing. Hour later, tried again - worked fine. Tried the other fob - also fine.

This morning, same again, neither fob working.

Apologies if this has been covered...

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Technical (D3) • Power steering issue

bluestu21

Author: bluestu21
Subject: Power steering issue
Posted: Tue Aug 31 2010 9:39am (GMT 1)

Hi everyone,

Apologies as this is my first post but I have been reading up on the site for a few weeks now.

I bought my first landrover about 6 weeks a go. It is a 54 plate HSE diesel and I absolutely love it. My previous car was a grand cherokee, which for me was a great car, but the disco is so much better.

I drove the disco through a ford on the weekend, approx 10 inches deep and coming out of the ford the steering went totally stiff and...

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Technical (D3) • Battery light on!!!!!!!!!!!!

sopjas

Author: sopjas
Subject: Battery light on!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: Mon Aug 30 2010 9:49pm (GMT 1)

just wondering if any one can help with technical info?

Parks the disco up for a couple of hours with no problems, on restart the battery light was on and will not go out.

I have checked the fault code wich says low votage from alternator, after checking the voltage at the battery there was no change with the engine...

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Technical (D3) • external winch fitting . my progress/ requests for help..

ad15

Author: ad15
Subject: external winch fitting . my progress/ requests for help..
Posted: Mon Aug 30 2010 3:09pm (GMT 1)

trying to get started on my winch mount,,

cannot for the life of me find the online instructions for fitting external winch mount,

can anybody point me in the right direction?

thanks ...

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Technical (D3) • flicking lights and locking issues

tanters

Author: tanters
Subject: flicking lights and locking issues
Posted: Mon Aug 30 2010 2:17pm (GMT 1)

started the other day when I went to open my car and it wasn't opening properly when pressing the fob.

had to do it loads of times before I heard a tick under the bonnet and she opened. didn't know what the tick was all about but I then noticed one of the doors was not closed properly. Surely then when I was closing it originally the horn should have sounded for an open door?

Tried it again (locking) this morning with one of the doors wide open and just a...

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Technical (D3) • Mirrors

Fogga

Author: Fogga
Subject: Mirrors
Posted: Mon Aug 30 2010 12:25pm (GMT 1)

For me it looks like the mirror on the driver side has a wider view than the one on the passenger side. So my guess it that that mirror is a bit more curved than the passenger side.

So I thought that i just could get a driver side mirror from a RHD car and put on my passenger side to get the same view.

Could someone confirm that the driver side mirror has a wider view, and that it's not my eyes playing tricks on me.

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Technical (D3) • Worst car I've ever owned - multiple faults

John5

Author: John5
Subject: Worst car I've ever owned - multiple faults
Posted: Sun Aug 29 2010 3:32pm (GMT 1)

I bought a 55' plate Disco 3 about 18 months ago and have had nothing but trouble with it. I've replaced the entire n/s rear suspention bushes, front n/s wheel bearing / hub and am now left with a number of electronic problems. Some have been dealt with in various forums on this site - EPB squealing for example and mirrors that have a mind of their own despite having the reverse interlock disabled.

I have a couple of problems that haven't been covered though and would...

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Technical (D3) • Suspension drop when turned off

mozza

Author: mozza
Subject: Suspension drop when turned off
Posted: Sat Aug 28 2010 5:14pm (GMT 1)

Hi
My 05 HSE has recently started to drop about 20 seconds after getting out and locking the car. Sometimes it seems to be when I am at the boot getting something else. It does not seem to be a leak as it sounds controlled. Does anyone else have this? I have had the car two years and this has started recently. The car raises as normal when started (and I have checked the suspension height switch is not being pressed). The suspension pump has been replaced twice in the last 18 months....

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Technical (D3) • phantom fog warning light

sage

Author: sage
Subject: phantom fog warning light
Posted: Sat Aug 28 2010 4:00pm (GMT 1)

hi try this one. just yesterday the green front fog light came on on the dash. OK you may think but mine doesn't have front fogs !!!!!! any ideas ???

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Technical (D3) • nearside rear door

cantcatch

Author: cantcatch
Subject: nearside rear door
Posted: Sat Aug 28 2010 3:49pm (GMT 1)

Help nearside rear door refuses to unlock just happened all other doors function normally any advice much appreciated

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Technical (D3) • Engine stalls at tick-over

crwoody

Author: crwoody
Subject: Engine stalls at tick-over
Posted: Sat Aug 28 2010 11:43am (GMT 1)

Hi all,
Had an odd occurrence with my D3 yesterday, I started the engine in the normal way, Ie. ignition on - wait for "system check" then preheater - fire up, all OK except it seemed to run a bit lumpy initially, I opened the window to see if I could hear anything unusual and the engine just stopped with the battery light coming on, also the preheater light flashed on very briefly then the oil light ...

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Technical (D3) • Stalled Auto D3 off road

roverdrive

Author: roverdrive
Subject: Stalled Auto D3 off road
Posted: Sat Aug 28 2010 10:39am (GMT 1)

I wonder if anyone else has experienced this?
Moderately steep hill ( approx 1:4) on wet grass
GGS low range and "D" selected.
Slowly accelerated on to hill from a level area.
Revs rise to approx 2500rpm, car feels like it is bogging and should change down ( engine bogging not wheels)
Engine eventually stalls.
Selected neutral restarted engine, then selected reverse and came back off the hill.
A second attempt with more of a...

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Technical (D3) • tracking/4 wheel alignment?

freelaner

Author: freelaner
Subject: tracking/4 wheel alignment?
Posted: Fri Aug 27 2010 3:12pm (GMT 1)

D3 pulls too much to the left when centered and steering needs to be pointed slightly right when going in a straight line.
Also noticed inner edges of tyres have worn more than outer.

So is tracking different to 4 wheel alignment and what do I need to do?
Who can do 4 wheel alignment? does it need a specialist/dealer?

Thanks

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