DG
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| Excessive smoke from FBH Exhaust- 12\13MY new service action |
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Just noticed this has appeared today as an "Outstanding campaign against this vehicle" on TOPIx
Quote:SERVICE ACTION
Number: Q348
Subject:
Excessive Smoke From Fuel Burning Heater Exhaust [UKROW-SA]
Publication No.: Q348
Model: Range Rover Sport (LS)
Model Years: 2012 - 2013
Vin Range: LS717166 - LS814822
Model: Discovery 4 / LR4 (LA)
Model Years: 2012 - 2013
Vin Range: LA596988 - LA677289
Date of Issue: 28/10/2013
Expiry Date: 31/10/2015
"At the next service opportunity you are requested to reflash the fuel fired booster heater control module."
"This procedure requires SDD DVD134.03 and Calibration File 135 loaded or later."
Have to say there were two or three times last winter when it was smoking badly now it seems there must be a tech problem. 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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 28th Oct 2013 9:47 pm |
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Gareth
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Location: Bramhall
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Good spot DG. I must say though, I can't remember mine smoking at all in the brief couple of weeks it was cold enough to fire it.
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| 28th Oct 2013 9:56 pm |
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Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
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Have to say my my2012 smokes a lot less than my my2011, in fact I haven't noticed any smoke at all from the newer one whilst the fbh is running  Cheers Ian
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| 28th Oct 2013 10:25 pm |
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adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
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Mine REALLY pumped out clouds of smoke - just the once, been OK since
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| 28th Oct 2013 11:48 pm |
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DigitalJunior
Member Since: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 4401
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Isn't the more smoke the better
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| 29th Oct 2013 12:24 am |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
 
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Didn't see smoke on the D3 or 4....and both fired and ran perfectly...I still put it down to regular use of Redex or Millers regardless of what the heretics say  "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 29th Oct 2013 7:27 am |
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Sloss
Member Since: 18 Aug 2013
Location: Aberdeenish
Posts: 1691
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While we are on this subject can you advise how I know it's actually on?
It's cold enough here but I've noticed nothing.......  Stew,
2010 D4 gone but I really loved it
Went back to Merc - C350 AMG
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| 29th Oct 2013 7:56 am |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
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You can hear it ......
If you have the remote,the little green button blinks during the cycle.....
or if you stupidly touch the actual heater unit,ignoring the warning graphic,you will burn your fingers  "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 29th Oct 2013 8:04 am |
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Sloss
Member Since: 18 Aug 2013
Location: Aberdeenish
Posts: 1691
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I don't know if it's actually enabled on this car and I don't have a remote.
The Indie guys I use tell me it's a waste of time, won't heat up the inside of the car and does virtually nothing anyway but I might get them to enable it so I can see for myself......
Stew, Stew,
2010 D4 gone but I really loved it
Went back to Merc - C350 AMG
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| 29th Oct 2013 8:19 am |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
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All uk spec cars have an FBH....it's just the remote timer element of it that's optional or needs to be retro-fitted
Sounds like yours needs purged ....oh and ignore your Indie....it does make a difference "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 29th Oct 2013 8:22 am |
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Sloss
Member Since: 18 Aug 2013
Location: Aberdeenish
Posts: 1691
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Thanks Euan,
I'll get it sorted out and hopefully come out in the morning to a nice warm car......
Stew, Stew,
2010 D4 gone but I really loved it
Went back to Merc - C350 AMG
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| 29th Oct 2013 8:35 am |
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muddywheels4wd
Member Since: 16 Dec 2010
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Posts: 1681
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Just been on Topix and saw this code against my vehicle but would not let me read the link so did a search on google and ended up here 
My current RRS has the timed climate with FBH and used it for the first time last night sat outside Doctors waiting for SWMBO - Formula 1 on car TV and lovely hot air pouring out of the vents - life doesn't get much better than this 
Downside - after 15 minutes warning came on to start engine or shutting down due to low battery - good job I did the CTEK GB 
Now decided to add the remote I'm so impressed - never noticed it is on my last RRS but did not have timed climate Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW
Still hoping for a S2 one day!
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| 6th Nov 2013 4:09 pm |
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Gareth
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Location: Bramhall
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I used my remote the other morning, gave it 20 minutes before driving to work, it was defrosted and warm air coming out of the vents
As soon as I started the main engine, the vents started to blow a bit colder, and the temp guage was at the bottom, but it very quickly warmed up.
Added luxury of heated seat and steering wheel made it a very comfortable start to a cold day.
Then I made the mistake of telling SWMBO how good it all was. Now I have to drive the Defender 
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| 6th Nov 2013 4:14 pm |
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muddywheels4wd
Member Since: 16 Dec 2010
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Posts: 1681
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 Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW
Still hoping for a S2 one day!
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| 6th Nov 2013 4:16 pm |
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Gareth
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I have just had this service action carried out.
Also they replaced the battery, as I have been getting a few "Special Programs Off" messages on starting recently, and Low Battery warnings on the nav screen.
Whilst I have never seen excessive smoke from the FBH, I notice it now kicks in when the temp is up to 7 degrees outside. It also seems noisier than I remember.
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| 26th Nov 2013 5:24 pm |
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