DISCO3HSE2018
Member Since: 28 Feb 2018
Location: Hampton
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I had an AMK unit fitted by my indy replacing a Hitachi unit. I'm sure it needs a software update so is there anyone around London or SW (I'm in TW12) that can help me with this?
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 9th May 2018 2:15 pm |
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Grandadrob
Member Since: 21 Dec 2017
Location: Leominster
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Can you please tell me why your Indy chose to change the make of the compressor ? I am about to have mine done, and want to avoid any update problems.
Rob. 1955 SWB Series 1 86 inch
1960 SWB Series 2 88 inch
2009 Discovery 3 HSE Bournville Pearl
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| 9th May 2018 6:40 pm |
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DISCO3HSE2018
Member Since: 28 Feb 2018
Location: Hampton
Posts: 585
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It's widely available and well regarded as far as I know. Not even sure you can buy a Hitachi replacement anymore!
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| 9th May 2018 7:53 pm |
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Grandadrob
Member Since: 21 Dec 2017
Location: Leominster
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Thanks for that, I have read that the Indy can do the software update, so thats good news too  1955 SWB Series 1 86 inch
1960 SWB Series 2 88 inch
2009 Discovery 3 HSE Bournville Pearl
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| 9th May 2018 7:59 pm |
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DISCO3HSE2018
Member Since: 28 Feb 2018
Location: Hampton
Posts: 585
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Bump for a helping hand!
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| 10th May 2018 1:08 pm |
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MikeO
Member Since: 15 Jan 2014
Location: The Cotswolds
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Most diagnostic tools are VIN locked unless you buy the pro version - so most people can't help. Your options are:
1/ Contact a site sponsor on here
2/ Find a LR indie to do it
3/ Take it to a main dealer
4/ Buy an IID tool and DIY
5/ Someone with a Nanocom Evo could do it but I'm not sure there are many left on here 2016 Skoda Octavia VRS Estate
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| 10th May 2018 4:10 pm |
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DISCO3HSE2018
Member Since: 28 Feb 2018
Location: Hampton
Posts: 585
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Thanks Mike.
I have a LR specialist not too far away from me
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| 10th May 2018 4:26 pm |
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gareth71
Member Since: 10 Apr 2016
Location: North-east Wales
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My Hitachi compressor failed, had an AMK fitted instead and my indy did the software update as a matter of course. I know this, because I watched him do it. Personally, I wouldn't want to trust my Disco to someone who doesn't realise that a software patch is needed in response to a change of component (or doesn't have the right equipment to do it).
Aside from that - the only difference I've noticed with the AMK compressor is an increase in noise over the Hitachi one. Mind you, it is running without a cover now ...
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| 11th May 2018 10:01 pm |
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Mr Kington
Member Since: 12 Dec 2011
Location: Scottish Borders
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My last AMK has lasted less than 3 years. Did have the software update. Just bought a new one which is a Bearmach AMK via Steve at Advanced Factors. Being fitted Monday so hope it lasts a bit longer than he old one. Apparently it is a Dunlop brand ? But has a life time warranty. Will see how it gets on. James favourite hobby is writing in the third person.
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| 12th May 2018 8:28 am |
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