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gellsha
 


Member Since: 21 Oct 2013
Location: Aberdeen
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Scotland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 Base 5 Seat Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3
Advice on Repair costs - Replacement radio amp

Hi guys,

I'm currently speaking to a chap that's looking to sell me a 2006 Disco 3 HSE. He's advised that the car has 2 known electrical faults:

1. Radio amp needs replaced
2. Rear sensors are intermittent

I'd like advice from anyone in the know as to ballpark figures on the repair bill to fix both issues, as this will be the basis for the negotiation on price! I'm aware that's not much info to go on (esp on the sensors) but it's all i have.

I'm happy to do the work myself - but i'm a novice, only capable of following pretty straightforward instructions!

Appreciate any advice!  
Post #18227175th Jun 2017 11:06 am
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Sea Raider
 


Member Since: 01 Nov 2016
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The amp is just plug and play, plenty 2nd hand ones about however interested to know if its confirmed that is deffo the amp thats faulty, the entire audio system is all interconnected, make sure it just needs the amp changing and not something else.
What amp is dependant on the audio system fitted  
Post #18227195th Jun 2017 11:14 am
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gasmanpopey
 


Member Since: 30 Jun 2014
Location: Manchester
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United Kingdom 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 GS Auto Barolo BlackDiscovery 3

I've replaced one of the rear parking sensors recently on mine - was straightforward enough. Just have to remove the rear bumper moulding (took me 20 minutes and i'm no mechanic).

Sensor was £80 for a new one but i've seen them for £15 / £20 on ebay from breakers if you wanted to chance a second hand one.

Correctly identifying the broken sensor is the key though... If you put the car in reverse (with the ignition on and engine off) you can actually hear them 'clicking' if you stick your ear up against them. In my case, one was noticeably silent compared to the rest. Then it's just plug and play.

James  
Post #18227235th Jun 2017 11:42 am
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gellsha
 


Member Since: 21 Oct 2013
Location: Aberdeen
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Scotland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 Base 5 Seat Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

cheers lads - appreciate it.

Going to have a look tonight. Will maybe come back with a little more info!

Shaun  
Post #18233106th Jun 2017 3:05 pm
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Discoveringcomfort
 


Member Since: 16 Sep 2015
Location: Berkshire
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England 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

The clicking thing only works if the system has not shut down. Most of the sensor failures I have had cause an alam and cease of function. Only once was I able to hear them working. Series 1 V8
Series 2 Hibrid V8
Discovery 3 HSE V8  
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disco5
 


Member Since: 23 Dec 2012
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United Kingdom 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS Auto Fuji WhiteDiscovery 4

got an amp  
Post #18236257th Jun 2017 11:15 am
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