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stevo
Member Since: 25 Apr 2006
Location: north queensland
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Guys,
i am getting a grinding,bumping. dragging feel when i turn on full lock either going forward or reverse. I thought that the diff locks may not be enguaging or something, so i put it into rock climb mode and it felt like the front wheels were going to fall off!. Racq guys said sounds like cv joints. Anyone had theirs replaced yet? I have done 102,000kms. Disco 4 Sept 09
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AndrewS
Tarquin of the Desert
Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: Y...... because I can
Posts: 10439
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Front diff I expect In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
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| 18th Jan 2009 1:16 pm |
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stevo
Member Since: 25 Apr 2006
Location: north queensland
Posts: 107
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I hope not, the diff was replaced under warrantee at 60,000ks, and the D3 is not covered by warrantee anymore. this sounds like it could be expensive. Disco 4 Sept 09
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| 18th Jan 2009 1:28 pm |
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stevo
Member Since: 25 Apr 2006
Location: north queensland
Posts: 107
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More of the discovery saga. It arrived at the dealers on the back of a truck- sorry cant look at it until thursday( four days away) rung on thursday - sorry THE mechanic is working on another car. Im not sure why i bought the Disco. Everybody seems to have replaced a diff or two, a steering wheel or two, brake discs at regular intervals, pad sensors, turbos, I know it is a great four wheel drive but i am begining to wonder if all of the greatness is outweighed by the dramas of owning one.
 Disco 4 Sept 09
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| 22nd Jan 2009 5:52 am |
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norto
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: batemans bay
Posts: 1605
 
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I know the feeling  Pete
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| 22nd Jan 2009 6:32 am |
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stevo
Member Since: 25 Apr 2006
Location: north queensland
Posts: 107
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At last someone who understands! I think as a group , Landrover drivers are the most loyal of all brands as we will stick up for the brand regardless of how many times we frequent the service dept, or how much we pay for parts or how many of our freinds laugh when say we drive a landrover. They are a great vehicle to drive and awesome 4x4s , but reliability has to be factored into a purchase and i am thinking long and hard before we buy another. Disco 4 Sept 09
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| 22nd Jan 2009 7:01 am |
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norto
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: batemans bay
Posts: 1605
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It is the cost and frequency of the potential repairs that
is of concern with the D3. Pete
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| 22nd Jan 2009 10:51 am |
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StornowaySA
Member Since: 23 Sep 2007
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 406
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Just clocked over 53000kms and in one week I've had the dreaded "handbrake failure" warning light PLUS the "-" on the cruise buttons now turns off the cruise (until you turn engine off when it resets)......oh dear. I really hope this isnt the start of anything............. MY2010 D4 HSE 3.0, e-diff, 19inch MTR's; LLAMS Height adjustor, LR f & r light guards, LR side steps, LR bright finish side door mouldings; LR/Mantec G4 front bash plate, LR G4 Winch kit, Warn 9500lb Winch; GOE compressor guard, Uniden UHF, LR bright finish roof rails, LR G4 driving light kit, LR G4 ladder, 4 x extra rear compartment 12V sockets, Traxide dual battery system and Optima Yellowtop battery, ORS drawer system / fridge slide, LED rear compartment lighting.
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| 22nd Jan 2009 12:40 pm |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
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Some pommy mob were working on HD CVs. If you are keeping it and abusing it, it may not be a bad idea. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 22nd Jan 2009 12:48 pm |
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norto
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: batemans bay
Posts: 1605
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BlackPerth wrote:Just clocked over 53000kms and in one week I've had the dreaded "handbrake failure" warning light PLUS the "-" on the cruise buttons now turns off the cruise (until you turn engine off when it resets)......oh dear. I really hope this isnt the start of anything.............
I think thats the rotary coupler...an easy fix. Pete
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| 22nd Jan 2009 11:11 pm |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
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Dealer should fix the rotary coupler out of warranty as it is asafety issue; affects the air bag. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 22nd Jan 2009 11:39 pm |
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phurley
Member Since: 19 Aug 2007
Location: So. NH
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FYI, rotary coupler was a recall item (P045) here in the States.
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| 23rd Jan 2009 12:35 am |
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stevo
Member Since: 25 Apr 2006
Location: north queensland
Posts: 107
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Just had word that it is not CVs , not front diff, but maybe centre diff locking up or transfer case. Will keep you posted. Thankfully dealer is understanding and might be able to do something under warantee as the problem was noted earlier.(though i dont recall mentioning anything  ) Disco 4 Sept 09
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| 24th Jan 2009 4:50 am |
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stevo
Member Since: 25 Apr 2006
Location: north queensland
Posts: 107
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Still without the discovery as the mechanics cant seem to find the problem. they can duplicate the noise and crunching vibration but dont know were it is coming from. i suppose its not costing me fuel at the moment or adding any more km's. But i am starting to get p#$@&+ off.
Has anyone had any success writing to landrover to get resolution for these types of long running dramas? Disco 4 Sept 09
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| 29th Jan 2009 11:32 am |
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