Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 14115
Thks
Out of interest I had been generally reading through some of the D4 specs but didn’t see the little details like u mentioned , never heard of vacuum engine mounts , wow
How do u find having to use the instrument panel display for the engine oil level plse , as I see they now done away with the dipstick unless it’s possible to refit fit one , thks
Yeh i know , I need to get out more
28th Aug 2018 11:44 am
James1974
Member Since: 23 Nov 2017
Location: Stevenage
Posts: 990
There called active engine mountsDisco 3 gone but not forGotten
Welcome disco 4
Flappy paddles working from gap
Heated steering wheel done
Bluetooth iPod connection done
Xeon lights (facelift) done
Afs retrofit done
Logic 7 retrofit done
Armrest fridge
Facelift rear lights
Retrofit High beam assist done
Genuine 22” Range Rover sport alloys
Retrofit acc (gave up not possible)
retrofit tpms done
Retrofit Range Rover lcd digital dash. Done
Retrofit blind spot assist done
28th Aug 2018 12:46 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 14115
Thks
28th Aug 2018 1:32 pm
James1974
Member Since: 23 Nov 2017
Location: Stevenage
Posts: 990
Dash display is the nuts mate much better shows the cruise set speed in mph
Has digital Speedo as well as the dial
When I was in France you can go into the menu and change it to kph
Retractable mirrors when you arm the alarm
No ignition key just keep it in my pocket which is good
Oil electronic dipstick seems ok as when I check mine it said to add 1.1 Ltd of oil which I didDisco 3 gone but not forGotten
Welcome disco 4
Flappy paddles working from gap
Heated steering wheel done
Bluetooth iPod connection done
Xeon lights (facelift) done
Afs retrofit done
Logic 7 retrofit done
Armrest fridge
Facelift rear lights
Retrofit High beam assist done
Genuine 22” Range Rover sport alloys
Retrofit acc (gave up not possible)
retrofit tpms done
Retrofit Range Rover lcd digital dash. Done
Retrofit blind spot assist done
28th Aug 2018 8:42 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 14115
Many thks for the great info
Sounds daft but as u have no ign key and sorry to sound really dim but isn’t that the same and keyless
May i ask what’s the difference please, once again sorry sound dim
Also Funny enough just bought myself a D4 steering wheel for my D3
Thsk again for the great info and always interested in learning new things
Gary
28th Aug 2018 9:32 pm
James1974
Member Since: 23 Nov 2017
Location: Stevenage
Posts: 990
Yes mate mins has keyless ignition which is really handy
I put a d4 whee in my old d3 had to get the boards from gap for all the buttons
To work correctly
Shame as well as I have a spare
D4 wheel here as I upgraded mine to flappy paddles and heatedDisco 3 gone but not forGotten
Welcome disco 4
Flappy paddles working from gap
Heated steering wheel done
Bluetooth iPod connection done
Xeon lights (facelift) done
Afs retrofit done
Logic 7 retrofit done
Armrest fridge
Facelift rear lights
Retrofit High beam assist done
Genuine 22” Range Rover sport alloys
Retrofit acc (gave up not possible)
retrofit tpms done
Retrofit Range Rover lcd digital dash. Done
Retrofit blind spot assist done
28th Aug 2018 9:36 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 14115
Hi
Many thks for the info
Indeed I’ve got to buy the black box PCBS and the left hand steering wheel cruise control switch
Assume the pcbs fit on the back of the switches that mount onto the steering wheel , steering wheel I bought is off a 2009 D4
Ref a heated steering wheel, see you’ve got to buy the correct heated steering wheel in the beginning , along with the correct rotary connector
Shame u didn’t have both side D4 switches for sale that has already been adapted
Thks again
28th Aug 2018 9:51 pm
adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
gstuart wrote:
Funny enough I was reading about the ghost alarms
Till I read the bit in the write up , which I then assumed there’s an issue with them refusing to fit there systems to land rovers ie, thieves knowing a way round it ???
Hopefully you’ve got a different system fitted as I imagine they won’t warranty there products with that advisory
For that’s its worth I also wouldn’t fit any keyless locking system, but of course not my vehicle
Plus I imagine the ins will be a lot higher along with them possibly them refusing ur ins because ghost won’t fit them as not approved for land rovers
I'm looking at putting a new tracker in the my new car when I get it - an optional feature is it can be immobilised from your phone (even if the scrote has a key) - apparently according to fitter, it does not work on the CAN network but the starter circuit (?) - just doing a bit more investigation
29th Aug 2018 11:03 am
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 14115
Hi Adam
will be interesting to see what u find out
Imagine faraday bag sales are doing well :whistle
29th Aug 2018 11:14 am
adam
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Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
Just spoken to the company that supplies the trackers, obviously wouldn't go into full details over the phone but its built into the software of the Tracking device (product is Trident) and doesn't break into the CAN of the car. the phone app can (a) track your car and (b) you can immobilise from anywhere where you can get a signal (and its Thatcham approved) - whether the scrote has the key or not.
I'm not in anyway associated with the company (apart from being a customer for past 8.5 years) but this does sound a good product. Its an additional £50 pa on the c. £150 pa subscription.
I've used a tracker from them for as above, 8.5 years, they call me when battery disconnected (servicing etc.) or when vehicle is moving not under its own power (when I was on the big yellow taxi last year ). Odd time I've had a query, very helpful.
I'll post again when I get it fitted and working. When I called the fitter yesterday, he was fitting one to a Maclaren, so assuming it can't be rubbish. He only mentioned it to me when I asked him about Ghosts.
I'm also getting a Rhino security post fitted at home - sadly lots of thefts where I live - I know nothing is theft free but hopefully a combination of security aids will make the rats move on.
29th Aug 2018 12:13 pm
Sirod
Member Since: 09 Aug 2019
Location: Stockholm
Posts: 23
Waking this thread up again. I know there are a lot of opinions out there regarding keyless entry but I've had it on every car since 2007 without issues and don't want to be without it now when I move to a D4.
My issue is that not to many D4 MY16 were sold in Sweden and many were quite low spec. After searching a long time I now found a very well maintained low milage SDV6 HSE which has all the equipment I want except keyless entry. Did anyone find out how much work it is to retrofit and if it is at all possible?
12th Aug 2019 7:54 am
M3bobby
Member Since: 21 May 2018
Location: Sleaford, LINCS.
Posts: 857
Having never done this mod (my car had it already) I couldn’t say for sure but I think it would be hard to say without seeing what was already in place.
The system has a number of antenna in the car so you will need those and the wiring to them. You may need the KVM which is (on the later disco 4s) behind the right boot panel. The 4 door handle assemblies complete with matching covers (colour coded non OEM covers are reasonable from powerfulluk but have a few fitting issues).
The CCF will need editing which may be fun, after all , if you get it wrong, you may not be able to unlock and start you vehicle.
The biggest “fun” would be in obtaining the wiring and taking the interior out to install everything.
12th Aug 2019 2:04 pm
Sirod
Member Since: 09 Aug 2019
Location: Stockholm
Posts: 23
Thanks @M3bobby, if James1974 is correct there is a good chance the loom has the necessary wiring. In this case the car also has the big Meridian Surround system.
As far as I understand I need new door locks, external handles and door antennas. Not sure if I also need the door handle on the inside.
James1974 original question still stands, does the upgrade also need a new central locking control unit (CCF) and new keys or can they just be reprogrammed.
Finally @M3bobby what is the KVM and what does it do? How can I find out if one is fitted without stripping the car.
It actually seems all the handles and antennas are available here in Sweden from a wrecked HSE MY16 meaning the parts are fairly decent in price.
14th Aug 2019 4:57 pm
M3bobby
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Location: Sleaford, LINCS.
Posts: 857
KVM = Keyless Vehicle Module, black plastic box found behind the right boot panel.
Shown in this photo borrowed from member famousfive.
14th Aug 2019 5:23 pm
Sirod
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). Odd time I've had a query, very helpful.
