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neo
Member Since: 16 Nov 2005
Location: embedded in the Matrix
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Hi all,
I was wondering if you guys had noticed any slack/play in the dead ahead position, a movement of say 1cm or so either side before any linkage or wheel movement occurs?
Is this normal?
Danny. The M-Power Express
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 15th May 2007 6:49 pm |
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AndrewS
Tarquin of the Desert
Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: Y...... because I can
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You need to adjust your glasses and tighten them onto your nose chap  In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
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| 15th May 2007 6:59 pm |
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neo
Member Since: 16 Nov 2005
Location: embedded in the Matrix
Posts: 1192
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Is that one of your euphamisms?  
Danny. The M-Power Express
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| 16th May 2007 10:08 am |
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mobyone
Member Since: 23 Dec 2005
Location: Melbourne
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Neo,
I had some knocking appear and subsequent loose feel of the steering wheel after a day out in the mud. I heard that there was a TSB on this issue so took it back to LR and they promptly changed control arm or shaft or something, regardless.... the noise and slack in wheel disappeared. What's the point.... it all comes out in the wash anyway!
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| 16th May 2007 12:43 pm |
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neo
Member Since: 16 Nov 2005
Location: embedded in the Matrix
Posts: 1192
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Cheers,
I don't suppose we have any idea of the TSB/LTB do we??
I shall pass on the info to the dealer though.
Danny. The M-Power Express
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| 16th May 2007 12:47 pm |
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bkehoe
Member Since: 25 Feb 2006
Location: Wexford
Posts: 1481
 
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Possibly LA211-002
I've had the lower steering shaft replaced 10k miles ago and it fixed the knocking noise but it's coming back now, and sometimes the steering can feel a bit vague when on a rough surface, but there isn't any obvious slack in it though.
This time they're going to replace the whole steering rack and the lower shaft as aparrantly quite a few have had play in the steering racks which was misdiagnosed as being the steering shaft.
Note that my D3 was outside this VIN range as have others that have had the problem too.
Quote:Subject/Concern: Discovery 3/LR3 - Minor Steering Column Knock
Models:
Discovery 3 / LR3 VIN-range: 5A300545-5A349378
Markets: All
Section: 211-04
Summary:
A customer may report a concern of a minor knocking noise from the front end of the vehicle (steering) when driving over small bumps or undulating/rough road surfaces.
Cause: Dynamic movement in the lower steering shaft sliding joint due to low sliding loads.
Action: Should a customer express concern regarding the above, refer to the Service Procedure detailed in this bulletin to determine the source of the noise/excess movement.
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| 16th May 2007 1:04 pm |
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
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Danny ...you're not supposed to play with your steering.....you really have to take things more seriously now that you have a D3  21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 16th May 2007 1:29 pm |
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Slimer
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Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Last Exit to Nowhere
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1cm of play is hardly worth worrying about and probably well within tolerances The End
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| 16th May 2007 1:39 pm |
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neo
Member Since: 16 Nov 2005
Location: embedded in the Matrix
Posts: 1192
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Well, diagnosis at the dealer determined that a new lower shaft was required, so it is going to be sorted hopefully next week.
A TSB exists and my vin fits in the 'dodgy' group.
Danny. The M-Power Express
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| 19th May 2007 8:25 pm |
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Glen
Member Since: 19 May 2007
Location: Sussex
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Only had the Disco a month but noticed knocking from steering just after I bought it and rattling from front when on rough roads or in a field. Car is in for new steering column (not sure how much of it) and anti roll bar bushes. I'll see if that works!
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| 19th May 2007 8:48 pm |
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neo
Member Since: 16 Nov 2005
Location: embedded in the Matrix
Posts: 1192
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Yes, I shall get them to double check the bushes,,,,but I shall mention it on the phone on Monday.
Cheers - Danny. The M-Power Express
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| 19th May 2007 8:59 pm |
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hudsonian
Member Since: 21 Jan 2007
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 196
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I have this loose knocking problem through the steering on bumpy roads, however my car is out of the VIN range, does this mean it is going to cost me?
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| 20th May 2007 1:54 pm |
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craig
Member Since: 08 Aug 2006
Location: Home of LR.
Posts: 2545
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Only if its out of warranty and/or you've done something that it aint supposed to do and the dealer you use is rubbish
Get them to check it out then let you know.
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| 20th May 2007 1:59 pm |
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