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Odin
Member Since: 09 Aug 2010
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 8
  
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| New D4 - quiet whine from steering column whilst turning |
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I got tired of being stressed and stuck on-road with my X5, which replaced my Land Cruiser, so after 3 months decided to ignore the bad reputation and go for a D4 despite the very chunky price tag.
What an excellent car - I can't think of another that is so well finished yet competent both on and off-road.
My only gripe (so far) is that when moving at low speeds I hear a whine / squeal from the area of the steering column when turning either direction and prior to hitting the stops. This is infuriating and LR sent out an AA "engineer" who said the issue was the switch surround not being centralised correctly and rubbing. So, booked it into the local dealer and it was returned later that day minus squeal - excellent, however only for one day.
So I'm not sure if they tried to repair the original switch surround (they'd already said there was a long lead time on the switch surround) and it worked temporarily, or is this a common fault?
Anyone else experienced this one or have any ideas?
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 Mon Aug 09 2010 7:59pm |
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JRL2W
Member Since: 03 Sep 2007
Location: SHETLAND
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I have had the same problem, but it is intermittent. Mostly not there. There for a day or two, then not there for some weeks 
Maybe it's a North of Scotland thing  4 x 4 x Really Far!
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| Mon Aug 09 2010 9:22pm |
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Bill Wright
Member Since: 03 Nov 2007
Location: Glorious Devon
Posts: 1323
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Same on mine - sounds like a distant two-tone and had me looking in the rear-view for an emergency service vehicle a couple of times until I twigged. I can live with it. After the trials and tribulations of my D3 it's a minor niggle and inconsequential. Just one of those characteristics that makes us Land Rovers so much. 
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| Tue Aug 10 2010 6:35am |
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JeffD4
Member Since: 25 Dec 2009
Location: Perth, Western Australia
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Yep, mine has developed this after about 7,500 kms - only occurs in carparks and comes and goes. Will mention to the dealer when it has its 12,000 health check. Seems to be very minor and the only "fault" so far.  Land Rover Series IIA 1967
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| Tue Aug 10 2010 11:10am |
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Odin
Member Since: 09 Aug 2010
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 8
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Glad to see that I'm not the only one with the problem so would be good if a solution is found by Land Rover. I'll ask again when it's in for service.
it does sound as though something is rubbing / misaligned as bearings and hydraulic pumps don't make that noise so afraid I'm not putting it down as an endearing characteristic.
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| Tue Aug 10 2010 4:43pm |
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mwhwsmith
Member Since: 14 Feb 2010
Location: Herts
Posts: 65
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Sounds similar to a noise my D4 XS had - I would liken to the sound of denim rubbing. It was only apparent at low speeds and most noticeable when the car was warm.
I took it to the dealers and after a bit of invetsigation by LR a seal was replaced (I think) which fixed the problem completely.
HTH
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| Wed Aug 11 2010 11:34am |
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Odin
Member Since: 09 Aug 2010
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 8
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Thanks HTH, that sounds like the same problem. I'll raise this with the dealer and see if we get anywhere and will be sure to let you know.
Cheers.
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| Thu Aug 12 2010 1:03pm |
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Odin
Member Since: 09 Aug 2010
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 8
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| Solution - no more squeaking |
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The Disco has now done 6,000 miles and was in the dealers for 4 days whilst the fault was found and spares sourced and shipped up to Aberdeen. Problem is resolved and, as HTH advised, it was a seal in the steering column that was damaged. My advice, for what it's worth, is to ensure these problems are highlighted then repaired. Hopefully the engineers designing future models will be aware of the common failures and get it right next time around.
PS Great support from Town & County in Aberdeen. They're not living down to expectations.
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| Mon Sep 06 2010 8:12pm |
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swansty
Member Since: 21 Sep 2008
Location: Algeria/Northern Ireland
Posts: 50
 
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Hello. Mine had the same problem. Dealer mentioned lr have a bulletin out about it and a seal needs to be replaced. Hopefully that will cure it.
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| Sat Sep 25 2010 12:04am |
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doubledoom
Member Since: 09 Jul 2010
Location: Lowestoft
Posts: 116
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Looks like its still a problem with the 2011 MY as well. Its happening on mine now.
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| Tue Sep 28 2010 7:47pm |
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