DublinDisco3
Member Since: 24 Jan 2016
Location: Dublin
Posts: 26
  
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| HELP WITH DIAGNOSIS?? Unusual Startup Signs. |
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Hi guys,
Advice or insight would be much appreciated.
The issue Relates to my:
06' Disco 3
3lt Diesel Automatic
135km on clock
which Ive owned this for 11 months, and has been running great!
Im a LR newbie but may well be a lifer 
I Just got a LandRover Service in December, and got a very positive, all clear.
However, the last 2 weeks Ive noticed odd stuff at startup.
-I turn the key to crank the engine
- The engine starts, however seems to require a lot more accelerator to get the engine to come to life
- It feels notably more sluggish than usual.
- Sometimes, there appears to be dark smoke coming from the exhaust.
- If you start driving whilst it is still sluggish, the power is notably lacking, for the first 30 seconds or so.
- Once you are 'on the road' the engine and power goes back to 100% like nothing was wrong. And drives perfectly.
- No warning lights appear whilst driving.
It has been colder here in Dublin but not majorly so (between 2 - 4 degrees).
I want to make sure there is nothing major happening.
I find it odd, so soon after a service.
Really appreciate any advice on what it could be and what to look for.
Andrew
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 4th Feb 2017 4:38 pm |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
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does sound like the behavior you get when the weather gets cold
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| 4th Feb 2017 4:58 pm |
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DublinDisco3
Member Since: 24 Jan 2016
Location: Dublin
Posts: 26
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Hi Pete
Thanks for that.
Including smoke from exhaust?
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| 4th Feb 2017 5:00 pm |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10363
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Ok. Maybe not that bit. That could be a sign of failed glowplugs.
But they are a nightmare to change as they snap
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| 4th Feb 2017 5:09 pm |
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Sidestick
Member Since: 22 Apr 2012
Location: Rome
Posts: 2288
 
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Some glow plugs gone + winter time sounds like your start  - Easy-Lift suspension module 4.0
- GoodWinch 9500 lb
- Full underbody protections
- Tree/Rock sidebars
- Prospeed roofrack & ladder
- Compressor guard
- Raised Air Intake
- Driving lights (2+4)
- 50 mm Waffle boards
- Altox Heater control
- Overland Rooftop Tent
- Rear seats entertainment
- Front & Rear camera
- GVIF
- Removable tow bar
- Cubby box fridge
- BFG KO2 265/65R17
- iidTool BT
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| 4th Feb 2017 5:10 pm |
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DublinDisco3
Member Since: 24 Jan 2016
Location: Dublin
Posts: 26
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Thanks guys.
Is there risk by continuing driving with some glowplugs gone?
Ive driven it a bit, and Cant get it seen to for a few days.
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| 4th Feb 2017 5:12 pm |
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Sidestick
Member Since: 22 Apr 2012
Location: Rome
Posts: 2288
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Nope but expect starting issues if the temperature drop well below zero - Easy-Lift suspension module 4.0
- GoodWinch 9500 lb
- Full underbody protections
- Tree/Rock sidebars
- Prospeed roofrack & ladder
- Compressor guard
- Raised Air Intake
- Driving lights (2+4)
- 50 mm Waffle boards
- Altox Heater control
- Overland Rooftop Tent
- Rear seats entertainment
- Front & Rear camera
- GVIF
- Removable tow bar
- Cubby box fridge
- BFG KO2 265/65R17
- iidTool BT
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| 4th Feb 2017 5:16 pm |
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DublinDisco3
Member Since: 24 Jan 2016
Location: Dublin
Posts: 26
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Thank you gentlemen
Ill get them sorted anyway as soon as I can.
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| 4th Feb 2017 5:20 pm |
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