Member Since: 31 Jul 2009
Location: manchester
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various faults on my new purchase! any advise is greatful!
hi all
just bought a high miles 05 v6 s manaul and few faults if anyone can help me
cruise control not working
reverse lights with pa only works when coming out of reverse,new switch or adjustment?
under hard load goes into limp mode,only done it twice but feel a prat after trying to overtake then having to slow right down with having power loss.
parking brake failure on info even thou works fine
dont say trade it in!! always wanted 1 and love it
thanks
21st Aug 2009 2:52 pm
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
You may want to make contact with forum member 10ForCash who is the best D3 mobile technician around (based in Derby) - he has the tools and skill to give you an honest opinion (and maybe fixes too) before you get screwed over by your nearest dealer to put everything rightSteve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
21st Aug 2009 3:21 pm
SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
Posts: 4030
I will second what SN has said I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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21st Aug 2009 4:07 pm
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20732
Re: various faults on my new purchase! any advise is greatfu
ste440 wrote:
1. cruise control not working
2. reverse lights with pa only works when coming out of reverse,new switch or adjustment?
3. under hard load goes into limp mode,only done it twice but feel a prat after trying to overtake then having to slow right down with having power loss.
4. parking brake failure on info even thou works fine
1. Cruise control switches and/or wiring behind the airbag faulty
2. Transfer case ECU software needs updating, and X/Y switch needs calibrating
3. Does it say 'Engine System Fault'? Could be as simple as a blocked fuel filter (given the high miles), or (hopefully not) a turbo
4. Needs fault codes read to dechipher
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
You could try your local dealer to see if they get LR to pay for thr clock spring to be replaced. Say it is safety related as it can affect the air bags.
Get TFC to give a a complete service.“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
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22nd Aug 2009 2:41 am
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20732
caverD3 wrote:
You could try your local dealer to see if they get LR to pay for thr clock spring to be replaced. Say it is safety related as it can affect the air bags.
Get TFC to give a a complete service.
05 plate is way out of warranty Why would the dealer replace it?My D3 Build Thread
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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The fault with the clock spring could also cause the airbag to fail to go off. Safety issue, should have been a recall (or at least argue that is the sase)“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.
22nd Aug 2009 9:01 am
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20732
caverD3 wrote:
should have been a recall
Should have been, but there isnt, so why would the dealer or LR fix it FOC?My D3 Build Thread
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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They definately won't help if you don't ask.
I recon it is always worth a try, you are more likely to get somewhere as it relates to 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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Why would the dealer replace it?
