Kevin
Member Since: 23 Feb 2005
Location: Poole or Somewhere at Sea
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I have a few issues at the moment with my car which I thought I woud share with everyone.
Current problems are:
Lack of power when starting off, car often stalls in first gear. 
Light to moderate Smoke when accelerating. 
Vibration from engine? which can be felt throught the pedals at just over 2000 rpm. 
Constant "Low Coolant" messages. even though there is plenty of coolant in the system.
Gear linkage getting stiffer by the day especialy when changing from 2nd to 3rd. But none of the gears are smooth. Almost feels notchy as they engage especialy when going up the box.
And finaly I still have got nowhere with the issue of the seats. The last my dealer told me was that I am the only person who has complained about the cloth seats, but we all know that this is not true.
I sent an email to my customer care contact at the dealer three weeks ago and never received a reply. As the car is now getting worse I will have to pay them a visit tomorrow.
I suspect that there is a problem with the engine mapping or the fuel system, but I can see that I am going to be without the car for a few days. Kevin
BAS TUNE
Faultmate MSV-2 MULTI VEHICLE
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 14th Nov 2005 11:55 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
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Kevin wrote:Lack of power when starting off, car often stalls in first gear.
not had that
Kevin wrote:Light to moderate Smoke when accelerating.
thought that was 'normal' with a diesel????
Kevin wrote:Vibration from engine? which can be felt throught the pedals at just over 2000 rpm.
yup, got that too... see above... but it soon disappears (sp?)
Kevin wrote:Constant "Low Coolant" messages. even though there is plenty of coolant in the system.
nope 
Kevin wrote:Gear linkage getting stiffer by the day especialy when changing from 2nd to 3rd.
nope
Kevin wrote:But none of the gears are smooth. Almost feels notchy as they engage especialy when going up the box.
sort of... thought it was a feature? 1&2 need 'positive input', 3-6 are a '2 finger change', reverse is a complete  ... but it's a LandRover 
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| 15th Nov 2005 12:05 am |
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espri
Member Since: 07 Nov 2005
Location: Tyrol, Austria
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"Low coolant"
On the car I test drove last Saturday, every time I switched the ignition on a 'Low coolant" message appeared. The dealer claimed that this was due to a faulty sensor and that there had been a recall by LR for the problem. However, they hadn't got around to correcting the trouble on this (brand new) car.
Not very encouraging for a prospective buyer
Eric
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| 15th Nov 2005 12:10 am |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
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espri wrote:"Low coolant"
On the car I test drove last Saturday, every time I switched the ignition on a 'Low coolant" message appeared. The dealer claimed that this was due to a faulty sensor and that there had been a recall by LR for the problem. However, they hadn't got around to correcting the trouble on this (brand new) car.
Not very encouraging for a prospective buyer
Eric
No, you're right... although maybe they were using the available replacements on customers vehicles first?
just a thought.....
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| 15th Nov 2005 12:16 am |
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zig
Member Since: 09 Sep 2005
Location: Scotland
Posts: 619
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Quote:Kevin wrote:
Vibration from engine? which can be felt throught the pedals at just over 2000 rpm.Quote:10Forcash wrote:
yup, got that too... see above... but it soon disappears (sp?)
By "but it soon disappears" do you mean as the engine/drivetrain warms up, or over a longer period of time as the they are run in?
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| 15th Nov 2005 1:29 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
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zig wrote:Quote:Kevin wrote:
Vibration from engine? which can be felt throught the pedals at just over 2000 rpm.Quote:10Forcash wrote:
yup, got that too... see above... but it soon disappears (sp?)
By "but it soon disappears" do you mean as the engine/drivetrain warms up, or over a longer period of time as the they are run in?
it goes as the revs increase / decrease, seems like harmonic resonance
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| 15th Nov 2005 1:33 pm |
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Dom Harvey
Lord of the Four Fingers
Member Since: 15 Apr 2005
Location: Dorset
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Kevin wrote:
Constant "Low Coolant" messages. even though there is plenty of coolant in the system.
I had this problem, the coolant header tank needed replacing on mine, it was leaking and the sensor was faulty (think this is a common issue) 2004 Discovery 3 - gone
2006 Discovery 3 - gone
2008 Discovery 3 GS - gone
2011 Freelander LE Special Edition - gone
2007 Discovery 3 XS - gone
2012 Discovery 4 GS - current
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| 15th Nov 2005 1:53 pm |
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Hasgaroth
Member Since: 09 Nov 2005
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 14
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I also have this problem... and need the coolant header tank replaced.
It will be soon, when they get the appropriate parts in... 2005 Disco3 TDV6 HSE, Bonatti Grey
2005 VW Beetle Cabriolet, Aquarius Blue
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| 15th Nov 2005 5:59 pm |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
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Same here - coolant header tank replaced with the added benefit if the washer filling tube now clips in properly and does not rattle 
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| 15th Nov 2005 6:18 pm |
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MVS
Member Since: 18 Jul 2005
Location: People's Republic of Yorkshire
Posts: 419
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Seats a common one. BN has many threads regarding them, inc 'that sinking feeling' one. Mine's an 'S' but same cloth seats, same prob.
If its specifically the sinking drivers seat scenario, my dealer says LR are aware and trying to come up with a solution (No doubt with BN's help) but nothing solid as yet. So don't hold your breath.
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| 15th Nov 2005 6:48 pm |
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zig
Member Since: 09 Sep 2005
Location: Scotland
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With reference to vibration
Quote:10Forcash wrote:
it goes as the revs increase / decrease, seems like harmonic resonance
Is this a resonance in a panel or cabling?
On previous vehicles I have had to resort to cable ties under the bonnet and behind/under the dash to stop resonances.
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| 15th Nov 2005 9:11 pm |
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Kevin
Member Since: 23 Feb 2005
Location: Poole or Somewhere at Sea
Posts: 106
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The vibration has only started happening in the last three weeks. It definitely seems to be related to the engine. Before this the car had no vibration at all.
I have tried coasting in neutral at the same speed to ensure that it is not caused by the tyres. But I had already ruled this out as I get the vibration in 3rd 4th 5th and 6th gear at just over 2000 RPM. Kevin
BAS TUNE
Faultmate MSV-2 MULTI VEHICLE
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| 15th Nov 2005 10:55 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
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the clutch (and obviously brakes) are hydraulic, therefore no cable connection, although they share the same resovoir, it is at it's worst when both clutch & brake are (lightly) pressed at the same time... leading to the conclusion that is is harmonic resonation, traditionally, this has been dealt with by impressing choke points in the fluid lines, typically on power steering pipes although it has been know on clutch lines....
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| 15th Nov 2005 11:00 pm |
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