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simon
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Quote:Without wanting to go over old ground what makes you think there's vulnerable electrical connectors on the D3?
This was discussed many times on here when the D3 first came out, despite some members worst fears just because you can see a what appears to be an exposed electrical connector it's not automatically a weak spot. There probably has been a few issues as the result of poor connections but they aren't common
As Si says... what are the 'soft spots' that are eluded too ?
As far as I can remember I know of no one over here in the UK (and it was wet here this 'summer' believe me) that has complained of water ingress causing an issue.
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 1st Sep 2007 10:50 pm |
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caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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It apppears my deal knows of a problem:
'Spoke to the dealer about this. They said the rear diff module is part of the transmission module. It is located behind the battery, the black box with a couple of rubber conduits entering the top.
They said that it is not waterproof and have had to replace some after a jet wash of the engine bay.
It would appear this is the one that gave the trouble when the 4x4 mag had the failure.
It is not watertight but is fairly out of the way. If I have another failure I will look at waterproofing the box it is in, but when warranty runs out.....they cost $400'
posted in:
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p=185285#185285 “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 1st Sep 2007 10:57 pm |
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neo
Member Since: 16 Nov 2005
Location: embedded in the Matrix
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Simon,
For instance...
Quote:There is some sort of junction box/connector on the chassis rail on the LHS rear, just behind the air spring (to name one) thing that bring proceedings to a halt - I have been advised of this and a few other things to watch for when wading with D3.
It won't stand for being submerged for any period of time and cause allsorts of bad noises and lights. The M-Power Express
=~ prorsus per angustias ~=
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| 1st Sep 2007 10:58 pm |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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Neo, I would suggest its a faulty connector then and not a 'soft spot'.
If its on the chassis rail (below the top of the tyre) and its not able to cope with being submerged, then I would say the D3 has big problems.
I've sat a good few times in water that is above the chassis (as have people in front and behind me) with no ill effects.
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| 1st Sep 2007 11:05 pm |
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neo
Member Since: 16 Nov 2005
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This is not from personal experience, this from someone who is quite senior at Land Rover and is trying to give me good advice. The M-Power Express
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| 1st Sep 2007 11:11 pm |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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fair enough.
Just seen many D3's wading above the chassis to make me feel this is not an issue with most vehicles.
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| 1st Sep 2007 11:14 pm |
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neo
Member Since: 16 Nov 2005
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Indeed, I think that as long as the water is moving past, and not really getting chance to 'get into' anything it is not so bad.
I had a good look when I was jet washing my car teh other day, and I notice that the LRE boys aren't shy of power washing that area either.
But it can be a potential trouble spot, and I am sure something can be done to cater for serious water situations....
It is really my good friends at LR looking out for me, so that I don't trash my lovely D3, and fair play to them for that.  The M-Power Express
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| 1st Sep 2007 11:24 pm |
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caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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Thanks neo if you find out anthing about exactly where the problems could be, other than the air intake let us know you coulds post on:
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p=185285#185285
simon has too. Just trying to find solutions because in oz a failure means you are stuck a long way from help. Same as SA but we can get a lot more water in the tropics especially. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 2nd Sep 2007 5:18 am |
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neo
Member Since: 16 Nov 2005
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Will do,
I shall see if I can speak my main man at LR later this week, when I have a spare few minutes and see what he has to offer. The M-Power Express
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| 2nd Sep 2007 11:05 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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Thanks “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 2nd Sep 2007 11:17 am |
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lee01277
Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: Shed
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AndrewS wrote:simon wrote: a good guide to wading with the D3 ?
Don’t go over the recommended wading depth
and the recommended wading depth for one of these ???? 
depends on how long you can hold your breath I guess ..............Somewhere in-between my old D3 and what's to come next .........
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| 2nd Sep 2007 3:47 pm |
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WillMyth
Member Since: 11 Jul 2007
Location: Tuam
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Now thats some car wash 
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| 2nd Sep 2007 9:22 pm |
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norto
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Srtrewth
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| 2nd Sep 2007 10:06 pm |
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