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Huggs153
 


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3 Flash indicator

Hello
Over the years has anyone written a program to give the 3 flash indication without the need to have a warning light on the dash? I think it may have been a trailor connection warning light.... Looking to have it coded onto my 2005 D3 HSE 2.7.
 Huggs.
D3 - MY 2005
D4 XS (sold)
D3 HSE(SOLD)
side steps, EGR blanked,3 flash +Clock Move
D4 HSE 2015 (sold)
Current D3 As it comes...
Ex Hampshire & Berkshire 4X4 Responder 
 
Post #23829883rd Dec 2024 8:01 pm
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Pete K
 


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England 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Rimini RedDiscovery 3

With gap iid, reprogram dash software and enable it in ccf file
  
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kajtzu
 


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Yeah you want to flash the IPC07-for-MY05 software. Then you won’t have a red light in the dash.
  
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pcjags
 


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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Tonga GreenDiscovery 3
Pardon my ignorance

3 Flash Indicator?

Please explain, what am I missing here and do I need it?

It sounds like I need it, if only I knew what it was Laughing
 LR3 Discovery 3 HSE Tonga Green 2005 Petrol V8 186K miles - Project
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Naki Blake
 


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On the MY05 and MY06 D3, you need to flash the ECU with a GAPIID.

The 3 flash indicator is when you lightly press the indicator stalk the indicator will flash 3 times. Currently it only does a single flash. This can be handy when driving on the motorway for the person following behind you. They are more likely to see your indicator flash 3 times when you are changing lanes rather than once.

The update also adds a clock to the dash panel directly in front of you where the outside temperature is displayed, so that when driving you don't have to glance over to the stereo display.

Thirdly it adds a red symbol that looks like a box with waves lines coming our of it (I think it is a disused symbol for the FBH - we don't have those fitted in NZ, doesn't get as cold here). This red symbol comes on when the sidelights are turned on, or comes on automatically when on Auto lights. This red symbol was replaced in 2007 with the standard sidelights symbol you get on most modern cars, which is green. To get around this with the 2005, 2006 D3's, some have removed their instrument clusters, unsoldered the red LED and replaced it with a green one, and cut out the FBH symbol and replaced with a printed sidelights symbol printed on clear acetate.

With my 06 I have never bothered with the update. I would like to do the full job, but I am not confident enough to remove my instrument cluster and attack it with a soldering iron, I'm likely to stuff it up and end up with a bigger problem. You can opt for the update which adds the 3 flash and clock on dash, but not the red symbol (I think).

There are threads on here how to do the job.
  
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Huggs153
 


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England 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3
Flash IPC07-for-MY05 software

So following all the very useful help, is there any one in the Hampshire/Surrey area who can flash the IPC07-for-MY05 software on the D3 MY 05?
 Huggs.
D3 - MY 2005
D4 XS (sold)
D3 HSE(SOLD)
side steps, EGR blanked,3 flash +Clock Move
D4 HSE 2015 (sold)
Current D3 As it comes...
Ex Hampshire & Berkshire 4X4 Responder 
 
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pcjags
 


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Sorry Huggs153, I can't help you on that

But thanks to Naki Blake, Bow down

Will be one thing I'll put on the wish list of todo's
 LR3 Discovery 3 HSE Tonga Green 2005 Petrol V8 186K miles - Project
Renault Grand Espace Initiale Blue 2007 Diesel 123K Miles - For Sale
Renault Grand Espace Initiale Black 2008 Diesel 54K Miles - Offspring's
Jaguar X-Type Estate Blue 2005 Petrol Auto 2.5V6 145K Miles - Project
Jaguar X-Type Estate Topaz 2006 Petrol Manual 2.5 V6 110K Miles - Project
Mini Countryman the reliable one 
 
Post #23830564th Dec 2024 6:27 pm
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Worms
 


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Naki Blake wrote:


...

Thirdly it adds a red symbol that looks like a box with waves lines coming our of it (I think it is a disused symbol for the FBH - we don't have those fitted in NZ, doesn't get as cold here). This red symbol comes on when the sidelights are turned on, or comes on automatically when on Auto lights. This red symbol was replaced in 2007 with the standard sidelights symbol you get on most modern cars, which is green. To get around this with the 2005, 2006 D3's, some have removed their instrument clusters, unsoldered the red LED and replaced it with a green one, and cut out the FBH symbol and replaced with a printed sidelights symbol printed on clear acetate.

....


I'm intrigued by this, as I did the update on my '05 with the Gap Tool, to get the dash clock and 3-flash indicator, but I don't have the red symbol (either with lights on or FBH running). I did also at the same time change to the Scandinavian setting for the headlights, so I wonder if this is related and a potential solution for those with the red symbol?
 Previously:
2010 FL2 TD4e GS
‘93 Defender 110 200TDi CSW - still got this, non-runner on SORN.
‘87 Defender 90 4 cyl Petrol
‘83 110 CSW V8 - best ever!
Range Rover 2-door V8 (not sure of year - 4-speed box and vacuum diff switch)
Series III SWB Diesel 
 
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Pete K
 


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There are 2 software versions you can install. One has the light off, other enables the light function.

Problem for OP is that you need someone with either a gap iid pro (to do the changes you want) or pay £60 to have your VIN added to someone elses.

I just hold the stalk part way for a couple of flashes
  
Post #23830624th Dec 2024 8:25 pm
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Hi Higgs

I can do that for you, Illl drop PM you Thumbs Up

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Huggs153
 


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Cheers CDS.
 Huggs.
D3 - MY 2005
D4 XS (sold)
D3 HSE(SOLD)
side steps, EGR blanked,3 flash +Clock Move
D4 HSE 2015 (sold)
Current D3 As it comes...
Ex Hampshire & Berkshire 4X4 Responder 
 
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Thumbs Up
 
Discovery 3/4 & RRS keys cut and programmed at your home or work
Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto retro fit - see it here
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blanking
Software updates/ enabling
Mobile Servicing & Repairs
 
 
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Worms
 


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Pete K wrote:
There are 2 software versions you can install. One has the light off, other enables the light function.

Problem for OP is that you need someone with either a gap iid pro (to do the changes you want) or pay £60 to have your VIN added to someone elses.

I just hold the stalk part way for a couple of flashes


Is there a way to have the dash clock as well as the light to tell you that the FBH is running?
 Previously:
2010 FL2 TD4e GS
‘93 Defender 110 200TDi CSW - still got this, non-runner on SORN.
‘87 Defender 90 4 cyl Petrol
‘83 110 CSW V8 - best ever!
Range Rover 2-door V8 (not sure of year - 4-speed box and vacuum diff switch)
Series III SWB Diesel 
 
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Pete K
 


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England 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Rimini RedDiscovery 3

Not with software.

I have shoved a tri coloured led into my dash cluster (behind that icon)
Green hooked upto sidelight switch
Red hooked up to my FBH remote timer
And when both are on, it shines yellow
  
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Worms
 


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Pete,

Thanks, that's interesting. My thinking was that perhaps the most useful would be to have the dash light for the FBH triggered by the FBH fuel pump as that seems the best indicator of a running, functioning FBH that is not in an error state.
 Previously:
2010 FL2 TD4e GS
‘93 Defender 110 200TDi CSW - still got this, non-runner on SORN.
‘87 Defender 90 4 cyl Petrol
‘83 110 CSW V8 - best ever!
Range Rover 2-door V8 (not sure of year - 4-speed box and vacuum diff switch)
Series III SWB Diesel 
 
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