Maintenance & Mods (D3)

Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Brake light question

mx468

Author: mx468
Subject: Brake light question
Posted: Wed May 22 2013 1:53am (GMT 1)

Do you need to reset something to make the brake pad light warning on your dash to go off or will it go off when I replace my sensors when I do my brakes and rotors? Thanks.

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Changing Door Handles

tonywolf

Author: tonywolf
Subject: Changing Door Handles
Posted: Tue May 21 2013 5:45pm (GMT 1)

Hello all, having read the thread on changing door handles (which was massively useful) I successfully changed 3 out of the 4 handles in minutes. However when I came to the passenger door the main handle wouldn't pull out, like the others due to the privacy lock. Is there a different routine for this?, do you have to remove the privacy lock? Help please??
Regards
Tony

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • New boot handle/surround screws

paul

Author: paul
Subject: New boot handle/surround screws
Posted: Tue May 21 2013 1:29pm (GMT 1)

Guys.

My boot had the broken switch problem, so I ordered a new boot handle to replace the broken one.
Needless to say what sounds easy was not as the torx screws that hold it on broke off in the brass fittings of the old handle and I had to saw and drill them out. I now need three new one's and I guess there are no part numbers.
Does anyone use anywhere for these types of screws and fixings? Or is it down the dealer with the head of the cut off screw?
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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • D3: sunroof leak more likely on some prod years?

grenness

Author: grenness
Subject: D3: sunroof leak more likely on some prod years?
Posted: Tue May 21 2013 11:52am (GMT 1)

With all the sunroof leak threads it was hard for me to find an answer to this...
I have a MY 2007 D3 HSE PP with sunroof, are the chances that I will experience a sunroof leak as high as those with older D3's?
Did they change anything with the draining during the D3 production years?
Follow-up question: is the problem still "valid" for D4's?

Thanks,
Christopher

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Ultra-EverDry - repels almost any liquid

NJSS

Author: NJSS
Subject: Ultra-EverDry - repels almost any liquid
Posted: Tue May 21 2013 9:07am (GMT 1)

Ultra-EverDry

This stuff look brilliant.

Quote:
A two coat spray coating that will completely repel almost any liquid. Ultra-Ever Dry uses proprietary nanotechnology to coat an object and create a barrier of air on its surface. This barrier repels water, oil and other liquids unlike any coating seen before.

I can see it being used on tents,...

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Slick 50

ije44

Author: ije44
Subject: Slick 50
Posted: Mon May 20 2013 8:16pm (GMT 1)

I changed my oil and filter today and also treated the engine to slick 50.
Before this treatment the oil pressure light would stay on for about 3-4 seconds after starting from cold.
It now goes out immediately and the engine seems to be a bit quieter and smoother.
I remember seeing an advert for slick 50 about 25 years ago where they treated a Ford Sierra (i think) and ran it without any oil after treatment and it kept on going. Not that I would recommend that but you...

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Missing engine sump plate

chris0leary

Author: chris0leary
Subject: Missing engine sump plate
Posted: Mon May 20 2013 11:20am (GMT 1)

After a great days leaning at Kielder 4x4 safari I was cleaning the motor and found my engine sump guard was missing! I'm thinking there are too many fixings on it to have fallen off so its either been nicked or left off after the last time it was in the garage.

If I need to buy a replacement does anyone have any good...

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Talk me through my aircon!

Author: J
Subject: Talk me through my aircon!
Posted: Mon May 20 2013 10:21am (GMT 1)

So had my aircon regassed last week but something still not right... My old D3 used to be very efficient in the aircon dept but this one (06 plate) seems rather lacklustre. First time I've used the air con in earnest since I got it...

I've put a thermometer in the dash vent and with min temp selected and a mid range on the blower I'm getting 6 degrees (with outside temp of 17ish). Turn on "Econ" and temp jumps up to 17ish - i.e. it's just blowing in air from...

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Car doesn't like 6th gear :-/

yogi972

Author: yogi972
Subject: Car doesn't like 6th gear :-/
Posted: Sun May 19 2013 10:53pm (GMT 1)

Had an inkling this has been going on a while now....

I'm not particularly a slow driver but I drive within the law

But I have this feeling I'm doing most my journeys in 5th

I came out of Banbury tother day off the island and floored it to give it a bit of a workout..
Got up to 70/80 ...

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BAS FBH controller, Flip down DVD player, game console.
V8 brake disk upgrade, Iphone/ACM
Smooooth steering wheel, RLD spare wheel protector, BAS Egr blanking,reverse cam, RRS Grill mod
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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Cig lighter socket in centre console

Graemeelliott

Author: Graemeelliott
Subject: Cig lighter socket in centre console
Posted: Sun May 19 2013 9:35am (GMT 1)

2006 base spec
Would like to stick a socket in the back of the cubby box for kids toys
Any ideas where I can take the wiring from?
Do higher spec models have a socket here?
Would the wiring be present?
Where would I get a socket from?

Thanks

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Alternative DE-CAT method

AlexIv

Author: AlexIv
Subject: Alternative DE-CAT method
Posted: Sat May 18 2013 8:53pm (GMT 1)

Hi,
as I am too far from Allisport solutions and D3 of mine is 168 k/km and 6 years old:
I'd went to exhaust service to detach the cat pipe and to weld inside the opened cat housing perforated pipe. Like organizing a fire extinguisher inside the empty cat housing. I did it with two previous gas cars. That is cost-effective solution for hi mileage cars with broken or suspected to be broken cats.

So while detaching we'd made one of the hex nuts at turbo ...

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Chuffed - Changed my Aircon Condenser - Thanks to ..

Barn1e

Author: Barn1e
Subject: Chuffed - Changed my Aircon Condenser - Thanks to ..
Posted: Sat May 18 2013 8:10pm (GMT 1)

Facing a £500 LR dealer bill to change the condenser, I decided to do it myself. Eight hours later it is done and all parts accounted for. A few people to thank on here.

TLO for supplying the condenser with a discount for Forum membership. Great service as always, delivered next day.

Nek17 who provided the "How to guide" that gave me the confidence to start and without which we would never have worked out what to remove in which order. As it was,...

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Tow bar storage

ab54666

Author: ab54666
Subject: Tow bar storage
Posted: Sat May 18 2013 10:43am (GMT 1)

For those with the removable tow bar where in the car do you store it? I know you can buy a storage unit from LR but at that price..........

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Brembo's, ebc pads & shims

zook69

Author: zook69
Subject: Brembo's, ebc pads & shims
Posted: Fri May 17 2013 10:07pm (GMT 1)

Hello,

I've bought some ebc red stuff pads to fit into the Brembo calipers that I have on the front of the disco.
The pads came with some thin metal shims that clip onto the back of the pad.

I guess they are there to try and stop brake noise .....
Any ideas on whether to sit the shims or just leave them in the box?

thanks
Rich

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Restore of Discovery lettering

aij615

Author: aij615
Subject: Restore of Discovery lettering
Posted: Fri May 17 2013 8:08pm (GMT 1)

Guys

Got a Discovery 3. How can I restore the lettering on bonnet and also back as it was a black and now over years faded to a speckled grey. Any ideas ?

I know I can buy lettering off eBay etc but its quite costly ????

Alan

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Rear Track Rod End Inner Ball Joint - free play?

Barn1e

Author: Barn1e
Subject: Rear Track Rod End Inner Ball Joint - free play?
Posted: Fri May 17 2013 6:57pm (GMT 1)

My 8 year old D3 has just sailed through the MOT with one advisory - Rear Track Rod End Inner Ball Joint has free play. I called the garage to check that it was at the rear as I thought track rods were at the front.

Can anyone point me to a thread on this topic and ideally a photo and guide to changing! Could not find in a search, s someone will surely prove to me it does exist

Thanks in advance

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Another double/megaflush question

discoBizz

Author: discoBizz
Subject: Another double/megaflush question
Posted: Fri May 17 2013 12:20pm (GMT 1)

With the now confirmed wrong oil in my gearbox (IYK500010 instead of TYK500050 or STC4863), I will have to re-visit (and stay to check what's been done) the local dealership on Monday.

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • EGR Delete & Blank & Remap 07 Vehicles Onwards

lrserviceandrepair

Author: lrserviceandrepair
Subject: EGR Delete & Blank & Remap 07 Vehicles Onwards
Posted: Thu May 16 2013 5:05pm (GMT 1)

This may be of interest to you guys, we are offering this service while you wait usually takes around 1.5 hours. If you mention the forum the price will be £275.00 **** for a limited time only *****

We have carried out a number of these with 100% success rate.

See the link for more details & other services in Discovery 3 category.

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Urgent help needed please finding a Turbo

cobblers

Author: cobblers
Subject: Urgent help needed please finding a Turbo
Posted: Thu May 16 2013 3:48pm (GMT 1)

I've had some bad news, on removal of my Turbo after having some Engine System Fault alerts it turns out its not the actuator fault I'd hoped for, its the motor and needs to be replaced.

Does anyone have a lead on a replacement, where to go, how much to pay? My local indy, which is where the car is is not having having any luck finding one.

The car is obviously off the road until its sorted

Any pointers welcomed.

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • HELP WANTED PLEASE....SITE SPONSOR IN STAFFORDSHIRE AREA

blossom

Author: blossom
Subject: HELP WANTED PLEASE....SITE SPONSOR IN STAFFORDSHIRE AREA
Posted: Thu May 16 2013 1:57pm (GMT 1)

Hi I am looking for a site sponsor in the Stoke on Trent/Staffordshire area who is capable and willing to blank off the EGR valves on my 05 Disco 3 HSE.
If anyone can help please contact me.
Many thanks
Paula

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Alarm keeps going off

sean 471

Author: sean 471
Subject: Alarm keeps going off
Posted: Wed May 15 2013 7:24pm (GMT 1)

Hi guys my alarm keeps going off and I have tried it without the internal sensor on and it still keeps going off. Any ideas has don't want to leve it unlocked.

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Allisport DE-CAT Home fitting Guide

robbo770

Author: robbo770
Subject: Allisport DE-CAT Home fitting Guide
Posted: Wed May 15 2013 6:50pm (GMT 1)

Hi Everyone,

as promised I am detailing a fitting guide for the Group buy of the De-cat front pipe available from Alisport in the UK.

this is a sturdy made wall thickness pipework replacement for the Cat on the D3 2.7 TDV6.

there has been rummors of difficulty to fit some of these so I will be writing up the dimension check of the original and the new one to show the comparision before fitting for record as we go.

here is...

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Nav, Bluetooth, electrics mem seat all heated
D4 rear lights, Rear roof spoiler, Painted wheel arches,
Smoked side repeaters, Chrome fog light surrounds and headlamp washer covers, Egr blanked off, Stainless entry guards
Center fridge fitted, TV / DVD RSE Screens Upgrade OEM
WIreless rear headphones (almost there!)
Faultmate MSV-2 Proud Owner, GSM FBH system fitted, Dual charge system.

Maintenance & Mods (D3) • FBH light with clock on dash upgrade.

Richie63

Author: Richie63
Subject: FBH light with clock on dash upgrade.
Posted: Wed May 15 2013 6:31pm (GMT 1)

Had the clock on dash update done a while ago by geoff and as he explained the fbh light would be on from now on when the lights are on, no problem I thought I can live with that.

But over time it is starting to bug me that I have this red light on, what did interest me was that geoff mentioned that the newer models used the same light, but had replaced with it a green "lights on" indicator.

My question is can the old red "FBH" light be...

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • Lack POWER ON INCLINE..PLEASE HELP!!

blossom

Author: blossom
Subject: Lack POWER ON INCLINE..PLEASE HELP!!
Posted: Wed May 15 2013 5:53pm (GMT 1)

Hi
I have a Disco 3 HSE. It has done 53000 miles. It seems to run perfectly but when I reach a slight incline or bank the vehicle seems to lack power and is quite sluggish.
Can anyone advise me what the problem may be and have any ideas on how best to rectify this and gain extra power up hill?

Many Thanks
Paula

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Maintenance & Mods (D3) • front differential

Demnic

Author: Demnic
Subject: front differential
Posted: Wed May 15 2013 5:00pm (GMT 1)

Hello everybody, unfortunately I have to change the front differential of my 2005 D3. Have you any suggestion in order to find on line a cheaper used spare part but in good conditions?
Thanks!!

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