Member Since: 22 Feb 2013
Location: Gothenburg
Posts: 25
Inroducing Blinky
After being with out a Discovery for nearly 6 years it was time to jump back into the fold.
I've now had my Disco 3 for 3 weeks, it quickly earned it's nick name however. We call it Blinky, as the first evening due to some freak fault in the computer it started to flash all the external and internal lights erratically and unlocking itself, triggering the alarm if I tried to lock it. Now it all seams fine after a reprogramming at the shop the day after.
I used to have a Disco 2 before our first child arrived. It did it's fair share of travelling away from the beaten path and was well equipped for such excursions with a suspension raise, Safari snorkel and proper tires.
I already have some minor plans for upgrades, like headlamp protectors, full length roof rails and tires of course. But other than that I hope to keep this one more stock than my old Disco. The image below will serve well as a before image in the future...
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And here's an image of my trusty old Disco 2 that I sold the week my first born son arrived.
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Last edited by Blinky on 22nd Feb 2013 12:44 pm. Edited 2 times in total
22nd Feb 2013 12:25 pm
devonchilliman
Member Since: 03 Nov 2008
Location: Devon
Posts: 5224
A D2 in Kinver sand, it don't get much better than that. I've still got mine. A very rewarding colour to polish......
Good luck with the D3
WesFarewell and adieu to you, Spanish Ladies
Farewell and adieu to you, Ladies of Spain
For we've received orders for to sail for old England
22nd Feb 2013 1:40 pm
Blinky
Member Since: 22 Feb 2013
Location: Gothenburg
Posts: 25
Yes Kinver sand was a great color. So beautiful on sunny days
I also miss the sound of the TD5 a little bit
22nd Feb 2013 1:44 pm
GSLRO
Member Since: 10 Sep 2008
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 1279
Land Rovers and Children both bloomin' expensive, both bring smiles and tears! What would we do with out them.
Member Since: 12 Oct 2007
Location: In the cack
Posts: 6488
Mother Superior wrote:
Welcome aboard sir,
A D2 in Kinver sand, it don't get much better than that. I've still got mine. A very rewarding colour to polish......
Good luck with the D3
Wes
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Välkommen till dårhuset !
Hoppas vi sesDiscovery 3 SE, TDV6 2005, Manual gearbox, Maya Gold with flat black vinyl, Locking rear E-diff, 7 seats
Mods:
*Front Runner roof rack with 42 inch LED bar
*Overfinch steering wheel
*D4 Cubby fridge
*Raised air intake
*Tinted rear windows
*D4 2014 rear lights
*Melvill & Moon seat covers
*LED interior lights
*Hawkeye Always in the boot
24th Feb 2013 8:40 pm
Nasher
Member Since: 07 Mar 2009
Location: Clanfield, North of Pompey - UK
Posts: 2821
Re: Inroducing Blinky
Blinky wrote:
We call it Blinky, as the first evening due to some freak fault in the computer it started to flash all the external and internal lights erratically and unlocking itself, triggering the alarm if I tried to lock it. .
Welcome to D3 ownership and the site, I'm sure you will enjoy both.
Regarding the problem you had above.
I suggest you have a read through the thread below as exactly the same thing happened to me on Christmas day. It gets interesting towards the bottom of the first page.
It could be the garage haven't told you what they really did to put it right, but armed with a little knowledge you'll be able to put it right yourself if it happens again.
Nasher.Heaven doesn't want me, and hell is afraid I'll take over.
24th Feb 2013 9:47 pm
Blinky
Member Since: 22 Feb 2013
Location: Gothenburg
Posts: 25
Thanks Nasher. Before delivery they had fitted a new battery and cleaned the engine bay. Might be that the battery hadn't reached full charge yet and some of the connections where a bit wet.
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