mark the spark
Member Since: 22 Jun 2011
Location: southampton
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now to start ive got to say ive never really been am auto gearbox fan so i may be overly critical
I notice that when slowing to just before a stop i sometimes feel a very slight dull thud from what feels like the gearbox dropping into first gear and often feel that the change from 1st to second is more noticeable than it should be . i dont recall this when i had a 6 speed MY 10.
usual or unusual what you think ? and is this something that a gearbox flush would help
only got 25K on the clock so cant be a wear thing i wouldnt think MY05 SE D3 Manual my first LR what a car
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19th Feb 2018 10:53 am |
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Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
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Probably needs driving a bit more! Seriously though, the 8 speed is smooth generally, but I have know the odd lurch, especially at low speeds.
It’s always possible to confuse the electronics. They adapt to your driving style, but if you do something slightly out of the ordinary, it may get caught in the wrong gear. I wouldn’t worry.
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19th Feb 2018 1:55 pm |
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Dusty
Member Since: 23 Sep 2013
Location: London
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Going out on a limb here and I'm most definitely in the minority but I used to find the 6 speed gearbox on my D3 a more relaxed drive.
MY D4 with it's 8 speed gearbox coupled with the bigger engine would leave my D3 far behind in a drag race, but big 4x4's with the aerodynamics of a large house brick are vehicles for leisurely cruising and off roading IMHO, not boy racing. And it wasn't like my D3 was slow, I just found the 6 speed more relaxing at lower speed Discovery 4 HSE
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19th Feb 2018 2:33 pm |
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Philip1972
Member Since: 10 Mar 2017
Location: Gloucestershire
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I agree Dusty.
Much prefer the 6
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19th Feb 2018 2:38 pm |
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grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 6314
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I get weird activity sometimes as well
I have heavy foot but sometimes i am just chilling and when driving relaaxed I get jerks from the box when oing to stop still works fine so no worries
no codes as i have checked multiple times
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19th Feb 2018 3:17 pm |
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mark the spark
Member Since: 22 Jun 2011
Location: southampton
Posts: 2503
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it definately seems to prefer a more aggressive driving style and i would say that i preferred the 6 speed box i find the 8 speed too change down happy for my personal liking.
might get it flushed at its next service just for the peace of mind
thanks for the feedback guys MY05 SE D3 Manual my first LR what a car
MY10 HSE D4 auto
MY14 XXV more buttons than the spaceshuttle
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19th Feb 2018 4:31 pm |
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marsie
Member Since: 28 Feb 2010
Location: Sheffieldish
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The thing i don't like about my 8 speed is the fact that it seems to use 2nd to set off. Occasionally (usually at the same junction) i approach an uphill junction turn in and my speed is too low for 2nd so it feels like its labouring, so give it a bit more boot and it drops to first and takes off like a scalded cat!! My old 6 speed used to drop into first on the junction and accelerate smoothly away
Have started manually selecting 1st going round the junction now Previous Discos
1989 200tdi 3dr
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2011 D4 XS (Baltic Blue)
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22nd Feb 2018 12:09 am |
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M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
Posts: 8169
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The only thing a 6 speed has over an 8 speed is its got a proper gear lever, progress
The California stop bump, it is called this because apparently they don't stop at junctions in California just slow down, is a software issue not mechanical. It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
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22nd Feb 2018 10:02 am |
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m20b25
Member Since: 10 Feb 2018
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 7
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Software update? There were reports of this on the very similar 8speeds used in bmws and a software update fixed it
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24th Feb 2018 7:46 am |
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M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
Posts: 8169
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Obtainable from GAP on their fast track service for £25. It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
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24th Feb 2018 9:16 am |
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m20b25
Member Since: 10 Feb 2018
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 7
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What's GAP? To be fair, the 8 speed selector in the BMWs is far more intuitive. Nudge forward/back rather than spinning the dial. Retrofit, anyone?
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24th Feb 2018 10:09 am |
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mark the spark
Member Since: 22 Jun 2011
Location: southampton
Posts: 2503
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anyone local who can do the update with the iid tool for me MY05 SE D3 Manual my first LR what a car
MY10 HSE D4 auto
MY14 XXV more buttons than the spaceshuttle
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7th Mar 2018 11:50 am |
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grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 6314
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I think Geoff is closest
geoff. (username geoff.)
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7th Mar 2018 11:53 am |
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mark the spark
Member Since: 22 Jun 2011
Location: southampton
Posts: 2503
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yes i know geoff. of old i will drop him a line to see when hes next in my area MY05 SE D3 Manual my first LR what a car
MY10 HSE D4 auto
MY14 XXV more buttons than the spaceshuttle
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7th Mar 2018 4:28 pm |
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