eljot
Member Since: 15 Nov 2013
Location: wasserburg am inn
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so after all my nightmares concerning eas ecu i am pretty sure that MY disco does not like the new software!!
acutally i do not need another "trying and see" to be honest! 
thx, martin SWMBO asked to get us a RELIABLE family car - I bought a Disco 3! 
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 7th Jan 2014 9:45 pm |
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ST53VEN
Member Since: 18 Dec 2012
Location: Aberdeenshire
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Great write up Mikey! Thanks for taking the time to share. 
Also good input from other members. But I still have a question!  Can the software update be done using the Nanocom Evolution and if so how?
Many thanks,
Steve
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| 8th Jan 2014 7:49 pm |
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tayaste
Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
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Not sure about the nanocom, I used the iid to flash the ecu with no probs.
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| 8th Jan 2014 7:55 pm |
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eljot
Member Since: 15 Nov 2013
Location: wasserburg am inn
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ST53VEN wrote: Can the software update be done using the Nanocom Evolution and if so how?
Many thanks,
Steve
yes it should work! but dont forget to use external power supply during flashing! i didnt and  my ecu!! had to buy a brand new one!! SWMBO asked to get us a RELIABLE family car - I bought a Disco 3!
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| 8th Jan 2014 8:59 pm |
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riverglebe
Member Since: 29 Jan 2010
Location: Tipperary
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My old compressor was leaking at joint between dryer and compressor due to corrosion. At first it was just slow to reach pressure resulting in 'normal suspension height only' fault. Eventually the motor burnt out and blew the 60 amp fuse. Just after installing a new compressor from TLO (great service, thanks) using this guide. Would recommend removing the compressor from the bracket before installing to allow access to the top bolt. Also when installing new captive nuts be careful not to lose them inside the chassis rail  . All working now and no faults.
I stripped down the old compressor afterwards and the alloy parts were very corroded. Explains why I couldn't service the exhaust valve.
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| 11th Jan 2014 9:44 pm |
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eljot
Member Since: 15 Nov 2013
Location: wasserburg am inn
Posts: 90
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a technical bulletin about suspension replacement incl. infos where to cut the existing pipe, etc. is here:
http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/use...281%29.pdf SWMBO asked to get us a RELIABLE family car - I bought a Disco 3!
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| 13th Jan 2014 9:07 pm |
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focus340
Member Since: 02 Dec 2010
Location: Hereford and Aldershot
Posts: 301
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Just swapped my AMK on and this guide was very useful. Thanks for such a great write up!
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| 22nd Feb 2014 4:49 pm |
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dalincoln
Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: Newcastle
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After a few days of suspension failure faults of increasing frequency I decided to bite the bullet and change out the compressor. Swapped it out today for the AMK unit, found this post very useful and informative. Whole process completed in under an hour.
Much to my surprise, I still had the original fault, the bearmach hawkeye showing "circuit shorted or open etc" On resetting the fault through the code reader it was showing a momentary 11 volt reading before raising the fault again. Time to scratch the head and curse for a while, whilst contemplating what to do next, started with checking the 60A fuse / fusible link in the engine bay fuse box. Looked fine, checked with a multimeter, hmm? reading a little on the high side. Pulled apart to find a hairline crack in the link. Swapped out for one of the 40A fuse links, reset the fault and presto, works fine. Seemed to be a number of other DTC faults present on the system ranging from the actual fault (suspension fault) through transmission and abs faults all of which are now cleared. I had suspected the random faults being from the old battery which has now also been replaced.
If there is a moral to this it is probably, check the cheap stuff first.
I'm not complaining as when I bought the car the previous owner discounted the sale price by more than 4K due to an AC and suspension fault which repairs had been quoted by the dealer. The actual fix was a new compressor drier and AC relay at a total cost of less than $200.
A fantastic car to drive but I can fully understand people loathing them due to the poor reliability of the vehicle. If left to the mercy of dealers and repairers I can see ownership as a very expensive habit. Thanks to forums such as these, one can get a better idea of faults and remedies, Thanks to all the contributors.
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| 15th Apr 2014 1:42 pm |
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bushy
Member Since: 01 Oct 2012
Location: west yorkhire
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Great write up thanks Mike I just swapped my compressor and it was very help full indeed,i just need to get the update done now if there's anyone in the Leeds area that can do it please pm me.
The compressor seems to run longer than before and also I don't think the car raises as high as it used to in off road setting maybe I'm just being paranoid because the compressor eventually stops and the car stays put so I guess it must be fine.
Thanks again Mike it guys like you that make theses forums so helpful!
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| 24th Apr 2014 8:28 pm |
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SeanWR1
Member Since: 05 Feb 2014
Location: West Yorkshire
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Hi,
Could anyone help with the part numbers for the pipework that is required as i have bought the compressor and bracket alone and i am trying to get the additional pipework from my local LR dealer.
Cheers,
Sean
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| 30th Jun 2014 4:20 pm |
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floydstar
Member Since: 04 Jun 2011
Location: Bath
Posts: 92
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Can anyone confirm what AMK software/version is required and what diag tool should be used to 'flash' the new software - I have searched through the thread but can't find this. Or is it still not available? I've the got the AMK kit (9H32-2877-AC from TLO)
Many thanks
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| 9th Jul 2014 1:24 pm |
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The gamekeeper
Member Since: 10 Jun 2014
Location: County Durham
Posts: 82
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i believe my compressor is an amk. can you buy a service kit for these or do i have to replace it with another amk one. i have suspension fault on my dash and the suspension has dropped. ive been told its the compressor. can anyone advice me
tony
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| 19th Jul 2014 4:57 pm |
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robo
Member Since: 30 Jul 2010
Location: solihull
Posts: 298
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ive got same same problem as tony,14 months old AMK about 10k miles slow to fill reservoir,cant hear no leaks need to try with soapy water I suppose first,not holding much hope out though. gone not forgotten 2 classics
gone forgotten 2 p38s
current d3 se 2006 td standard for now
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| 19th Jul 2014 8:27 pm |
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The gamekeeper
Member Since: 10 Jun 2014
Location: County Durham
Posts: 82
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the orange light came on. the one with the side be side arrows above the disco then the words suspension fault came on then it dropped on its ass but then it said special systems not working. words to that effect. i really hope its just the compressor and nothing else. ive been told mine is a AMK comprssor which has to be replaced as it cand be prepared. is this true i wonder
and the worst thing is ive managed to get together the cash to buy a nice set of 22s which i was supose to pick up tomorrow lol
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| 19th Jul 2014 8:59 pm |
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Stransky
Member Since: 27 Aug 2012
Location: Wolverhampton
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ids wrote:Has anyone got any pictures of the unit in place with the cover fitted ?
I had mine fitted at Roean Landrover in Telford just before Xmas and whilst looking around the motor today (first decent day this year) I saw the pictures at http://sdrv.ms/161tmRH
To me the pipes either look mis-routed or is this new one a codge ?
Ids
Hi IDS, would you recommend Roean to up-date the suspension software?
I have an AMK compressor to fit and will need it doing.
Roy.
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| 23rd Jul 2014 9:27 am |
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