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Robbie
 


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United Kingdom 2013 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Baltic BlueDiscovery 4

I've had a bit of a play and the interior sensor offset appears to be self-heating through the thermistor. If they want to keep this thermistor JLR need to either reduce the current flowing through it or increase the airflow over it.

There we go, investigation over - JLR can send my fee to Robbie Towers.

Right, what's next?
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Post #180370614th Apr 2017 8:36 pm
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Tanglewood
 


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70 miles to the gallon Thumbs Up
  
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SkyeScot
 


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United Kingdom 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 Landmark LE Auto Unknown ColourDiscovery 4

Anyone have a recent update on the heating problem? I live about 3 hours drive from nearest Land Rover garage but car is going in for a service so I was hoping there might have been some resolution that I can ask the dealer about.

However I suspect that, like me, people are finding it less noticeable now given the weather is warmer. I also suspect that come autumn/winter it will start to annoy again!
  
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okennedy
 


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Ireland 2015 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 Commercial Auto Causeway GreyDiscovery 4

Thread revival! Whistle

Did any of ye guys have LR get to the bottom of this or have this resolved? Reading the thread I've have noticed coming from MY12 to MY15 that I too have to fiddle with the heater controls more and put the heat up further to get the cabin to a somewhat ambient temperature.

Coming into the cooler months now, was wondering had LR come up with a right fix!
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nazca sand eddie
 


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United Kingdom 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 SE Auto Firenze RedDiscovery 4

Twelve months ago I had the TSB....... update.

That stopped the sudden blast of cold air that would come through after a few minutes after driving for the first time that day.

But, the heater output is still very poor.

I have had two Freelander2 before the Disco4, and after their almost immediate warm up, the Disco4 is certainely not working correctly.

After a year I have learnt to live with it, but it's not right, especially on a high priced car.
  
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ecs0set
 


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United Kingdom 2013 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Lux Auto Baltic BlueDiscovery 4

I believe the cause is above. The thermistor is self-heating.

In most cars, these have a tiny fan blowing the air over them but I suspect the Disco doesn't. When I get time, I'm going to get a small laptop fan and hook it up to blow or suck air over the thermistor. Should be a cheap fix if it works.
  
Post #186805213th Oct 2017 11:38 am
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okennedy
 


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Thanks lads, no point in heading for the stealers for a fix then! Thumbs Up
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Robbie
 


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The fan works although on some D4s the pipe to the HEVAC is kinked. The real fix is to add a resistor to the loom to reduce the current flow a bit to give the thermistor a chance.
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tonymcg
 


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Hi guys

Anyone got anywhere with a dealer fix for this?

Drove home tonight and had the temp on both heater controls set to 26 degrees as well as controlling the fan speed myself rather than leaving on "auto"

Cheers Very Happy
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Tanglewood
 


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Get used to it mate, it doesn’t get any better.
  
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Somerset Bumpkin
 


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United Kingdom 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Lux Auto Causeway GreyDiscovery 4

Mine is fine once it's warm, it's just the blast of cold air when you first start her up that does my head in.
  
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Keyframe
 


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This is a very interesting thread, My 2012 D4HSE also has this exact fault. It's in the workshop of the supplying LR Dealer and they're firm in their opinion that the climate is "operating as designed". They were swift to point out that LTB00963 does not apply to my car and I'm unable to get them to physically investigate further despite having 12+months of LR warranty.

Any advice is welcome and gratefully received.
  
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yellodisco
 


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Scotland 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 Graphite LE Auto Fuji WhiteDiscovery 4

Also suffering from similar issues - has to have heater set to 28 or HI to get warm air - anything else just blows cool air. Even when its on HI, I get cool air blowing up from windscreen vents. Wasn't a problem thro the summer but now that its turning colder, I'm getting the hot feet, cold head syndrome. I also asked for it to be checked out (under warranty) and was also told its "working to specification". Shouldn't have to wear a woolly hat driving a D4 in the winter months so as per post above, if anyone has any ideas for taking this back to dealer and making more of a fuss, that would be appreciated.
  
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mark the spark
 


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Mines in for its annual service today with west 4 X 4
spoke to the switched on techie guy who sorted my gearbox change down happy issues earlier this year

again he was aware of this reported issue and has a possible solution based around Robbies thinking of insulation of the thermistor that regulates cabin temp

When i get it back today i will update you but he was aware of a TSB about this exact issue on MY 14 and newer vehicles. fingers crossed he has a fix
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Armpit
 


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England 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 Graphite LE Auto ArubaDiscovery 4

Mark - any update on how you got on today at the dealers ?
Cheers - Paul
  
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