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mulletma5ter
 


Member Since: 23 Oct 2020
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Wales 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Nara BronzeDiscovery 4
Got my first red triangle warning light!!!

Not 20 miles into driving the new ride, a red triangle flashes up on the dash. Great. Here we go.

Says coolant level low. Pulled over, plenty of coolant (granted while “warm”). Engine temp stays steady, so not too worried. Or should I be?

Looking through forum it seems common, so less worried again.

Ordering replacement bottle now. Searching for YouTube instructions. This is gonna be fun.
  
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ianm27
 


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I would suggest buying a code reader, a lot of people on here prefer the GAP IID bluetooth or the Autel

https://www.disco4.com/forum/iidtool-help-vf100.html

https://www.disco4.com/forum/autel-bluetoo...84835.html

When things go wrong it is always best to get the codes read as this will give a pretty clear indication of what is wrong and reduces alot of guess work Smile
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mulletma5ter
 


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Yes, that is the first thing on the shopping list, or was until this warning light popped on.

I have a colleague that has one to check the code until I get me own.

Provided the temp doesn’t go wild and the coolant isn’t under the levels it should be safe to drive, right?

*im an IT nerd with very basic mechanical understanding, though ready to learn fast. Thankfully I have around £9000 change from selling my Kia Sorento and buying the Disco
  
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mulletma5ter
 


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Aaaaaannnnnnddddd, the error is on solid today. looks like I'm losing coolant quick too.

Got a buddy helping me find the hopefully easy to remedy issue

Baptism by pink liquid I guess.
  
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ianm27
 


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It's a D4 - nothing is easy Rolling with laughter

Hopefully it is something simple and cheap(ish) to fix Thumbs Up
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James W
 


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Are you sure you're actually low on coolant? The sensor is a very common fault caused by the float deteriorating, requiring a bottle replacement. It's tricky but DIY-able. I did mine on the drive.

Are you seeing actual loss in level and is it dripping out?
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mulletma5ter
 


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Yesterday after the first drive I was banking on it being the sensor/tank issue, as the tank seemed to have fluid. Drove to work this morning and it had the error the entire way. Checked levels after it cooled, it was empty. Topped it up, ran it. Empty again. Telltale pool underneath.

Long story and 5l of antifreeze later, my buddy (ex military aircraft mechanic) assisted with pressure testing the system. Finally found one hose whose clamp wasn’t tightened, and it was just Censored out




Eventually righted it and no leak, no error.

What a ride.
  
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Great fix - nice work Thumbs Up

Next time it happens it probably WILL be the float sensor Laughing
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Spinning it positively you should now have the one part (bottle), which tends to be the root cause most times, as a spare Thumbs Up Laughing
  
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mulletma5ter
 


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No doubt,

I have taken it all as a positive TBH. I have learned so much researching and finding the fault, troubleshooting in an organized manner etc. If it had resulted in days of no car or thousands of cash, I may have felt differently.

But this morning I drove to work with zero warning lights, and all it took was a bit of my time.

Overall it was the finest drive of my life.
  
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ianm27
 


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Great result Thumbs Up

Occasionally, very occasionally the fix is a cheap one Rolling with laughter
 Uncle Ray's spare wheel protector
Limo Tint
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Cruise control switch pack
Bodsy's remote for FBH 
 
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