discovery3ski
Member Since: 25 Dec 2012
Location: leicester
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Today I went and fetched a brand new Yuasa battery . 150 amp hour 3000 model. £138 with three year warranty.
At rest before fitting it read 12.5 volts. On the car running on tickover it was reading 14.05 volts. That is more than the old battery was pushing out.
The brake switch is a brand new original Landrover boxed one. Battery looks strong at 14.05 volts?
If this doesn’t fix it then I’m off to buy an alternator for it......
Then it’s a gallon of petrol and a match. Discovery 3 tdv6 HSE 2007
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 13th May 2019 5:06 pm |
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Narpy
Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
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Why don't you stop randomly replacing parts and just get the codes read? Mods:
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| 13th May 2019 5:37 pm |
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discovery3ski
Member Since: 25 Dec 2012
Location: leicester
Posts: 734
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I have no code reader that will talk to the car and my local Land Rover place can’t get me in until,a week on Friday. Discovery 3 tdv6 HSE 2007
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| 13th May 2019 6:22 pm |
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Sea Raider
Member Since: 01 Nov 2016
Location: None
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You WILL in the future need a dedicated code reader time and time again, in my opinion it should be the first thing you buy. You should consider getting one.
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| 13th May 2019 6:28 pm |
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Narpy
Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
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Well, why don't you put out a shout for a forum member close to you to help out?
Start a new thread, entitle it "Help needed near Leicester" and see who responds. There will, very likely, be a member close by who will help read your codes over a brew and a chat.
You cannot ( unless you have bottomless pockets ) keep on randomly replacing parts hoping to hit a bullseye with the right one especially when the vehicle has an onboard diagnostic recording system that only needs accessing with a suitable tool.
Good luck with it, because without reading the codes, you're gonna need it.  Mods:
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FBH Remote Control
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Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here.
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| 13th May 2019 6:48 pm |
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discovery3ski
Member Since: 25 Dec 2012
Location: leicester
Posts: 734
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Fresh battery has gone on and so far no Christmas tree lights on the dash. 14.06 volts on tickover sound ok?
Where would I go to buy a code reader that would talk to my car please? I have two in the garage and neither will. Also how much are the code readers which will talk to my car?
I seem to recall on our last D3 the similar type of problem with a chafed wire causing the suspension to play up- and down- but the specialists code reader told us nothing of any use?
How good are they?
I am an Alfa man at heart and the two readers I have work fine on them and thypey run canbus? Discovery 3 tdv6 HSE 2007
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| 14th May 2019 10:29 am |
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ianm27
Member Since: 02 Jun 2016
Location: Hertfordshire
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Duckworth Parts (a site sponsor) sells the IID Bluetooth which seems to be the most popular code reader/diagnostic tool:
https://www.disco4.com/forum/sale-gap-iid-...9-150.html
There are other code readers (icarSoft) but the consensus on this forum is that the IID tool is by far the best.
They so also come up for sale on here:
https://www.disco4.com/forum/sale-gap-iid-bluetooth-181026.html
In the interim, as suggested by Narpy, it would be a good idea to post on here for help from other forum members near you who have an IID that can read your codes and give clearer clues as to your problems Uncle Ray's spare wheel protector
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| 14th May 2019 10:54 am |
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Sea Raider
Member Since: 01 Nov 2016
Location: None
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discovery3ski wrote:Fresh battery has gone on and so far no Christmas tree lights on the dash. 14.06 volts on tickover sound ok?
Where would I go to buy a code reader that would talk to my car please? I have two in the garage and neither will. Also how much are the code readers which will talk to my car?
I seem to recall on our last D3 the similar type of problem with a chafed wire causing the suspension to play up- and down- but the specialists code reader told us nothing of any use?
How good are they?
I am an Alfa man at heart and the two readers I have work fine on them and thypey run canbus?
Heres a very small flavour of their capabilities
https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/c1a031c-28-...78371.html
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| 14th May 2019 3:04 pm |
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discovery3ski
Member Since: 25 Dec 2012
Location: leicester
Posts: 734
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The machine for 400 quid appears to be a slot into the port on the car unit. I guess you need to use a computer to see what it has learnt? Information sent via Bluetooth? Discovery 3 tdv6 HSE 2007
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| 14th May 2019 4:00 pm |
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Hardware
Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
Location: Hiding under the M60
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app on android phone.
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| 14th May 2019 4:22 pm |
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discovery3ski
Member Since: 25 Dec 2012
Location: leicester
Posts: 734
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Gets better. Everything I have is apple! Discovery 3 tdv6 HSE 2007
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| 14th May 2019 4:24 pm |
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Wyn
Member Since: 15 Jun 2015
Location: Cardiff
Posts: 56
 
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I use an Ipod touch that lives in the car with the the Gap iid.
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| 14th May 2019 4:36 pm |
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discovery3ski
Member Since: 25 Dec 2012
Location: leicester
Posts: 734
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Will a Samsung tablet be able to see what it says?
Computers are not my thing I’m afraid. Discovery 3 tdv6 HSE 2007
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| 14th May 2019 4:57 pm |
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Sea Raider
Member Since: 01 Nov 2016
Location: None
Posts: 4450
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Some do and some dont
I use my Samsung Galaxy 5 to use the app.
I tried a Samsung Nexus 10 tablet but the app won't work with it.
I like using my phone as it sits in a cradle next to the steering wheel and you can monitor live values whilst driving ( on private roads of course  )
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| 14th May 2019 5:13 pm |
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Irish Rover
Member Since: 02 Jul 2009
Location: Solihull
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I use an iPad and /or my iPhone 6 with my Gap reader. They both work beautifully.
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| 14th May 2019 5:46 pm |
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