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WayneD
Joined: 11 Sep 2007
Location: Sydney
Posts: 142
 
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After a weekend of 4WD in the mud my airbag warning light has come on. The car has been washed and most of the muck removed. It has also been driven another 800 Klms on the highway, even in the rain, but the light remains illuminated.
Any ideas?  Take the road less traveled. Dual battery system.ORS drawers,LR cargo Barrier.Nudge bar,side protection bars,Cooper ATR's 17" rims, Davis performance upgrade 185kw 545Nm rear wheel carrier, radiator guard TPMS Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch
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 Thu Sep 04 2008 10:33am |
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ianv
Joined: 20 Dec 2007
Location: Murrumbateman
Posts: 288
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Hi,
I think this was the main sympton of a problem with the rotary coupler in the steering column. Broken wire.
There is a service action "Q045" the Vin range for vehicles affected is LS 5A900071 to LS 6A939921
Model years 05/06
I read about it on the AULRO site.
Better check with you dealer.
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic6845.html and read this thread from the technical side.
All the best
Ianv TDV6 S. Air Susp, locking Diff, Warn Winch, ARB bar, IPF lights, dual bats, G4 ladder, Frontrunner roofrack, rear wheel carrier, long range tank, Hannibal awning, 240V inverter, Cooper ST's, UHF, HF-VKS737 N3559
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| Thu Sep 04 2008 11:50am |
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WayneD
Joined: 11 Sep 2007
Location: Sydney
Posts: 142
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Thanks Ianv
Will call the dealer and see what happens.
Was down your way on Tuesday and Wednesday on my way to Young. Some loverly country, Young is soooo green.
cheers
Wayne Take the road less traveled. Dual battery system.ORS drawers,LR cargo Barrier.Nudge bar,side protection bars,Cooper ATR's 17" rims, Davis performance upgrade 185kw 545Nm rear wheel carrier, radiator guard TPMS Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch
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| Fri Sep 05 2008 5:53am |
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eran48
Joined: 10 Dec 2007
Location: Sydney
Posts: 135
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Wayne,
You must have been gripping the steering wheel too hard during the 10 hour bog on Sunday 
I didn't exactly escape unscathed either - my rear wheel carrier's gas strut had snapped clean into two pieces.
I think I dropped about 35 kgs of mud at Car Lovers 
Cheers
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| Fri Sep 05 2008 7:04am |
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mzc
Joined: 05 Dec 2006
Location: South Australia
Posts: 18
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I had a Airbag Warning light coming on every month or so for about a year before the dealers eventually (after many visits) tracked it down to a faulty sensor under the passenger seat.
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| Fri Sep 05 2008 7:29am |
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WayneD
Joined: 11 Sep 2007
Location: Sydney
Posts: 142
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Sonny,
That would be the last run up. Im surprised you didnt shake the car apart. Young Ben enjoyed it though.
I guess we sure learnt a lot about recovery!
My $45 car wash went up to $70. But I did get all the bush pin stripes out with Meguiars ScratchX. The car came up really well Take the road less traveled. Dual battery system.ORS drawers,LR cargo Barrier.Nudge bar,side protection bars,Cooper ATR's 17" rims, Davis performance upgrade 185kw 545Nm rear wheel carrier, radiator guard TPMS Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch
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| Fri Sep 05 2008 8:45am |
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chesters
Joined: 03 Oct 2005
Location: The Toon
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Mine was a faulty clock spring fixed in 1 hour (air bag light would not go off), but I have been told it can be a faulty seat belt pre-tensioner. Arctic Frost Discovery 3 TDV6 SE, Active Rear Diff, Adaptive Head Lights, Tow Pack, Ebony Leather, Roof Rails, Mantec Guard. Tasmod Stainless Sill plates. Grabber AT2's. Home made mud flaps. Side Steps back on until the next time.
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| Sat Sep 06 2008 7:30am |
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WayneD
Joined: 11 Sep 2007
Location: Sydney
Posts: 142
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Seems to be a fairly common fault. Will book the vehicle in this week and get it checked.  Take the road less traveled. Dual battery system.ORS drawers,LR cargo Barrier.Nudge bar,side protection bars,Cooper ATR's 17" rims, Davis performance upgrade 185kw 545Nm rear wheel carrier, radiator guard TPMS Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch
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| Sun Sep 07 2008 7:30am |
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ianv
Joined: 20 Dec 2007
Location: Murrumbateman
Posts: 288
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Hi Wayne,
JUst back from a trip up to Bathurst, lots of rain Friday night but it is looking much better than last year.
Ianv TDV6 S. Air Susp, locking Diff, Warn Winch, ARB bar, IPF lights, dual bats, G4 ladder, Frontrunner roofrack, rear wheel carrier, long range tank, Hannibal awning, 240V inverter, Cooper ST's, UHF, HF-VKS737 N3559
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| Sun Sep 07 2008 12:50pm |
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PBob
Joined: 11 Feb 2007
Location: Mudgee NSW
Posts: 129
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Definitely a service call. I got a letter regarding replacing the faulty wire and had it replaced under warranty last Friday. It takes a bit over two hours (or so they say). 2006 HSE TDV6 Bonatti Grey, ECB bull bar, tropical roof, LG Next G car kit, Tom Tom GPS, UHF, Mitchell Bros tow bar, Kimberley Kamper Limited Edition camper trailer and 23 foot Haines Signature half cabin (Towed separately!)
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| Mon Sep 08 2008 12:35am |
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WayneD
Joined: 11 Sep 2007
Location: Sydney
Posts: 142
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Well all fixed. Apparently there were 3 faults registered by the computer, which when checked out by the stealer showed no damage and reprogrammed. All is sweet Take the road less traveled. Dual battery system.ORS drawers,LR cargo Barrier.Nudge bar,side protection bars,Cooper ATR's 17" rims, Davis performance upgrade 185kw 545Nm rear wheel carrier, radiator guard TPMS Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch
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| Tue Sep 16 2008 10:58pm |
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caverD3
Joined: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 2159
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They still have to fix the rotary coupler for you, did dealer say anything about it?. They don't call it a recall but that's what it is as it affects safety (airbag).
Dealer did mine when it was in for service. Getting there is half the fun
TDV6: Adaptive Headlights, Electronic Rear Diff.ARB Bar.Blaupunkt Speakers, JVC Powered Subwoofer, Removable Snorkel, Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch, Pioneer After Market Head Unit, Zenarc Touch Screen, In Car Laptop.
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| Wed Sep 17 2008 12:47am |
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WayneD
Joined: 11 Sep 2007
Location: Sydney
Posts: 142
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No mention of rotary coupler. Unfortunately you dont get to see the mechanic at these large dealer groups. Will go back to them to get a more specific answer. I get the vehicle serviced at Graeme Coopers so will get him to check it over too. [/img] Take the road less traveled. Dual battery system.ORS drawers,LR cargo Barrier.Nudge bar,side protection bars,Cooper ATR's 17" rims, Davis performance upgrade 185kw 545Nm rear wheel carrier, radiator guard TPMS Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch
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| Wed Sep 17 2008 2:09am |
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caverD3
Joined: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 2159
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Wayne, which dealer looked at it?
Just read your post properly. Dealer may not have looked at what was in the system for your vehicle. If you don't service at a dealer you may not get the TSBs dealt with. There are regular updates to software and TSBs which cover issues you may have. Non LR service means you miss out on lot of this knowledge but non dealers often have more common sense and general experience. The D3 is such a new and complex beast I would suggest getting major services done at a stealers. Getting there is half the fun
TDV6: Adaptive Headlights, Electronic Rear Diff.ARB Bar.Blaupunkt Speakers, JVC Powered Subwoofer, Removable Snorkel, Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch, Pioneer After Market Head Unit, Zenarc Touch Screen, In Car Laptop.
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| Wed Sep 17 2008 3:33am |
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WayneD
Joined: 11 Sep 2007
Location: Sydney
Posts: 142
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I just have an issue of an apprentice working on my vehicle or someone who doesn't give a rats.
maybe my fault and I should get to know the stealer better. Unfortunately, I am time poor and just drop the vehicle off and let them do what they are supposed to do. I know at Coopers they make the effort to come and talk to me and let me know what is going on with the vehicle and they are just down the raod so I can walk there. Take the road less traveled. Dual battery system.ORS drawers,LR cargo Barrier.Nudge bar,side protection bars,Cooper ATR's 17" rims, Davis performance upgrade 185kw 545Nm rear wheel carrier, radiator guard TPMS Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch
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| Wed Sep 17 2008 4:48am |
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