horris
Member Since: 15 Jul 2007
Location: Lincolnshire
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Gents
Just bought a 54 plate D3 from a reputable garage. I am only on page 10 of the technical threads and I have found a few problems, although some may be due to lack of knowledge of the vehicle. Any constructive advice would be appreciated.
(1) The parkbrake comes off without touching any of the pedals.
(2) Followed the manual but cant get the service interval information up on the screen.
(3) Uneven tyre wear on back wheels.(I should of checked, school boy error!)
(4) One boot gas strut loose.
(5) front brakes seem to be binding, may also be back, but not overheating, may be due to standing in a showroom for so long.
(6) Checked the distance from the road to the top of the wheel arch, 82cm, 82.5, 85, and 84. Is a 30mm difference too much, are there any guidelines on tolerences?
(7) Spacer kit required for passenger door mirror, wife cant see.
Do any seem like safety issues which require a swift phone call to LR?
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 15th Jul 2007 9:22 am |
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catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
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service interval comes up on its own, the D3 will let you know.
struts here
dont understand question 6 and don't let the wife drive solves 7
welcome to the forum.
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| 15th Jul 2007 9:38 am |
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horris
Member Since: 15 Jul 2007
Location: Lincolnshire
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thanks for the prompt reply.
Q6 referred to the geometry of the vehicle. After reading various threads I thought it leaned slightly to the drivers side. So I measured from the tarmac to the top of the wheel arches and found a 30mm discrepancy.
the parkbrake is my real concern though! Is it safe for the wife and kids?
regards
horris
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| 15th Jul 2007 9:46 am |
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catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
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does it remain on when the vehicle is off and parked.
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| 15th Jul 2007 9:47 am |
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bkehoe
Member Since: 25 Feb 2006
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Which wheels are approx ~30mm different? It wouldn't be a problem if say the lower heights were at the 2 front wheels, and the back was higher - I think this is the case anyway. IE - 05 D3 TDV6 HSE - Zambezi Silver
SA - 07 VW Golf TDI - White - Sold!
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| 15th Jul 2007 9:52 am |
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horris
Member Since: 15 Jul 2007
Location: Lincolnshire
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When I switch the engine off and lock it the park brake lamp stays on, I thought this was a similar function to the courtesy lights! I believe it eventually goes out.
As for the heights, the front and rear geometry is only 5 / 10mm out.
Front left 82cm
Front Right 82.5cm
Rear left 85cm
Rear right 84cm
I may just be paranoid............I checked the heights last night (midnight) with a torch in the middle of the road after reading threads on the forum. Not sure the nieghbours share my enthusiasm!
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| 15th Jul 2007 10:09 am |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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Lamp on means park brake is working, It will go out after a while but the brake stays on. Is that the case, or are you saying the brake disengages and the car rolls away  Duncan
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| 15th Jul 2007 10:12 am |
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DiscoDunc
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What is the suspension height like with the engine running. Mine settles after swithcing off the engine, an doesnt always settle "perfectly" level, but nothing you notice without getting a tape measure out. Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 15th Jul 2007 10:14 am |
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horris
Member Since: 15 Jul 2007
Location: Lincolnshire
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brake stays on, but to get it off I dont need to depress the brake, I just flick the parking brake down.
the vehicle height remained the same when the engine was shutdown. I put this down to the air system pressure taking time to dissapate.
rgards
Horris
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| 15th Jul 2007 10:19 am |
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bkehoe
Member Since: 25 Feb 2006
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I think your heights are fine. If it was leaning to one side, then I'd be worried. IE - 05 D3 TDV6 HSE - Zambezi Silver
SA - 07 VW Golf TDI - White - Sold!
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| 15th Jul 2007 11:04 am |
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catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
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horris wrote:brake stays on, but to get it off I dont need to depress the brake, I just flick the parking brake down.
and the light then goes off 
the park brake will release with 5% movement of the throttle.
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| 15th Jul 2007 11:25 am |
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horris
Member Since: 15 Jul 2007
Location: Lincolnshire
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correct and then the parking brake light goes out.
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| 15th Jul 2007 12:12 pm |
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horris
Member Since: 15 Jul 2007
Location: Lincolnshire
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but without touching any pedals!
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| 15th Jul 2007 12:13 pm |
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Slimer
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catweasel wrote:the park brake will release with 5% movement of the throttle.
Not on an '05 Manual  The End
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| 15th Jul 2007 12:14 pm |
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WOODY179
Member Since: 01 Jun 2005
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catweasel wrote:the park brake will release with 5% movement of the throttle.
I believe that the automatic park brake release is only from the 2007 model for a manual. 1996 Discovery 1 300TDI ES Biarritz Blue, sold
1999 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Rioja Red, sold
2002 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Buckingham Blue, sold
2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Adriatic Blue, sold
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Zambezi Silver, sold
2011 Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE Nara Bronze, sold
2016 Volvo XC60 D5 AWD Lux Nav Twilight Bronze, sold
2020 Range Rover Evoque P250 First Edition, Nolita grey, sold
2023 Range Rover Evoque P300e Autobiography, Carpathian grey
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| 15th Jul 2007 12:17 pm |
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