Member Since: 27 Nov 2010
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Sticky Steering wheel
Just bought a 2008 D3 XS in Black / Black leather. It is in very good condition and has done only 15,500 miles, everything looks like new except the steering wheel which is sticky and quite warn. I can't work out what's gone on? Can't think the steering wheel would be like this after just 2-years... Any thoughts?
4th Dec 2010 6:38 pm
MacLeod 313
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known fault I am afraid, Being a 2008 it should get changed I would think. Did you get it from a LR Dealer?, if not theres a better one listed now
Nice soft Leather one , much more of an improovement to the grained version, or if you are feeling the vibe, go for the HEATED version, which this one is
Both available from TLO, the parts man extrodinaire
It's a known fault. LR will replace under warranty - head into your nearest dealer...____
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4th Dec 2010 6:45 pm
NickJ
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I dream of Kylie Minogue when I stroke my leather stering wheel...
It is really worth doing and an easy one hour project if you need to replacxe it yourself.
4th Dec 2010 7:54 pm
Kicksey
Member Since: 27 Nov 2010
Location: Alton
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Ahh OK Thanks guys, so I haven't got a clocked motor hopefully! No chance of firing the airbag chaning the steering wheels then?
Ahh OK Thanks guys, so I haven't got a clocked motor hopefully! No chance of firing the airbag changing the steering wheels then?
Not enough info to tell if it's clocked. And, yes, every chance unless you know what you're doing.... ____
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5th Dec 2010 1:11 am
MacLeod 313
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Wait for the D3 to go to sleep before attempting.....That is the Red Park Brake light goes out on the dash and that the SatNav screen goes blank after the Landrover badge disappears. Then you will be okay
Hey Mac, this looks interesting... The new steering wheel looks quite thick at the bottom though?Visit my car detailing blog at http://maksimumdetail.wordpress.com
5th Dec 2010 10:36 am
whoami
Member Since: 27 Nov 2010
Location: Yorkshire
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antoniasdad wrote:
It's a known fault. LR will replace under warranty - head into your nearest dealer...
But at what age of car will they start saying no??
When the warranty expires I guess. 3 years? It's probably also covered on the LR Approved Used (but not Select)____
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If the car has been driven by a lady or a man who "moisturises", the wheel may just have a residue of accumulated hand cream. This is quite unpleasant but harmless and easy to remove.
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, much more of an improovement to the grained version, or if you are feeling the vibe, go for the HEATED version, which this one is
