BATS
Member Since: 18 Dec 2009
Location: Hampshire
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Thanks Winger - I will point them at the second issue as well.
I called LRA and told them that the vehicle is unsafe to drive with the faults and they are coming to recover the vehicle very shortly. They are providing a hire car from Enterprise, so hopefully they can fix this and get it back to me soonest.
I've had Land Rovers for over 25 years and nothing appears to have changed; great cars, but not particularly well put together.
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GraemeS
Member Since: 17 Mar 2008
Location: NSW
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Winger wrote:Steer your dealer, if they don't do it themselves, to SSM43080. This covers failure of the
secondary turbocharger turbine shut off solenoid valve.
Do you have a VIN range for this? I take delivery of my 3.0 on Monday.
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| 18th Dec 2009 7:25 pm |
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Winger
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Location: UK
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All VINs
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| 18th Dec 2009 7:51 pm |
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GraemeS
Member Since: 17 Mar 2008
Location: NSW
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Thanks Winger.
Edit: Is this preventative or only in the event of the particular fault code?
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| 18th Dec 2009 8:52 pm |
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norto
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: batemans bay
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Quote:I've had Land Rovers for over 25 years and nothing appears to have changed; great cars, but not particularly well put together.
Thats why they are a laughing stock here in OZ.
I have also had them for the last 18 years.......but, unless i win lotto, this will be the last one.
Too unreliable and too expensive to keep going. Pete
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| 18th Dec 2009 9:17 pm |
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Winger
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GraemeS wrote:Is this preventative or only in the event of the particular fault code?
Reactive, as in "not a lot of point going to the tyre shop to tell them you're there because you might get a puncture"!
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| 18th Dec 2009 10:09 pm |
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GraemeS
Member Since: 17 Mar 2008
Location: NSW
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| 19th Dec 2009 2:21 am |
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BATS
Member Since: 18 Dec 2009
Location: Hampshire
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Now slightly amused  - The replacement vehicle arrived as advertised; a Freelander diesel Auto with 400 miles on the clock - Pity the electric seats didn't work. I'd have to have been a 7 foot stick insect with interesting spinal curvature to reach the wheel, let alone drive safely. How Enterprise managed to drive it here beats me..... Now, 6 x 30 amp fuses later, the seat is in a useable position but I'm unable to adjust it as my supply of 30 amp fuses has run out.
I wonder if Land Rover read this website - perhaps a little more care in putting the cars together might be in order !!!!!
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| 19th Dec 2009 11:41 am |
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Winger
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Location: UK
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Call LRA - the Freelander must be covered too! This could be the first time anyone gets a replacement for a replacement....
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| 19th Dec 2009 11:44 am |
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mwestcrew
Member Since: 24 May 2005
Location: Warwickshire
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Ummmm......actually No....last year I had a FFRR replacement for my Defender which had 500 miles on it and it went into limp home mode and every effort by LRA failed to get it going so it was dragged off and replaced by a Land Cruiser Amazon from SHB Hire  2011 D4 Landmark, Mini Cooper SD Clubman, Range Rover Vogue SE
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| 19th Dec 2009 6:23 pm |
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orbtar
Member Since: 20 Dec 2009
Location: East Anglia
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Our Discovery 4 also has this reduced performance problem, usually when my wife is about a minute into the school run, then having to finish the ten mile journey at low speeds. Will get it booked into LR dealer to sort this and a couple of other problems out.
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| 20th Dec 2009 1:32 am |
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MattD4
Member Since: 27 Sep 2009
Location: Scotland
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Just got the same on my D4, 4500miles, Restricted performance and red triangle. Came on less than a mile after starting for first time of the day. First problem with this otherwise great car.
LRA contacted, AA man on his way.... will update on outcome.
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| 21st Dec 2009 11:25 am |
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Jonty
Member Since: 13 Oct 2007
Location: On the beach
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Not very helpful, but have a look at xfforum.co.uk - and this is a common problem on Jag XFs with the same engine. Some have been told it's turbo related, and the parts aren't in stock. With others, it clears up after a restart and doesn't come back. 
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| 21st Dec 2009 12:06 pm |
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juliemc9
Member Since: 29 Nov 2008
Location: Saltburn by the sea
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Me too !! First time on Friday as setting off on a 300 mile journey to Scotland. Second time yesterday, in the same place about 1 mile from home. Both very cold mornings. Pulled up and turned the engine off, waited for a few minutes, problem cleared. Will be booking into dealers after holidays !!
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| 23rd Dec 2009 8:49 am |
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MattD4
Member Since: 27 Sep 2009
Location: Scotland
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Well don't want to tempt fate, but problem seems to have cleared itself. Have used several times and have not had anymore trouble. Lets hope it stays like that. Ended up cancelling LRA request. Common factor seems to be the cold, but was only a couple of degrees below.
Used snow mode today going through foot deep stuff, performed very well.
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| 23rd Dec 2009 7:59 pm |
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