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Tony
Member Since: 20 Apr 2006
Location: Adelaide Hills
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Well, that serves me right for asking questions about petrol octane requirements - in today's post I get a recall notice relating to replacing the fuel tank 
Apparently there is a problem with the venting and vapor recovery system and fuel odor, rough running, hard starting, misfiring and hesitation may result and in hot weather, fuel may be expelled through the carbon cannister.
Haven't had any of the symptoms, but I'll get it back ASAP for a looking at. As this is the first visit to the dealer, anybody know if there are any software updates for the basic coil-sprung model? Ex Defender 110 200Tdi owner.
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 20th Jul 2006 7:22 am |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
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Yep, that recall's been around for a while, it's basically a potential split in an internal vapour recovery pipe...
You should still get the enhancement programme software updates that are applicable, engine, transfer box module, HEVAC's etc.
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| 20th Jul 2006 7:30 am |
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Rob Bruce
Member Since: 18 Jun 2006
Location: Canberra
Posts: 687
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What are the Enhancement Programs Software Updates ?
My dealer has never mentioned this, Are they done free? and what type
of benefits can we expect from them? and anything else relevent.
Rob
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| 22nd Jul 2006 9:01 am |
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irobbie
Member Since: 02 Apr 2006
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 48
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Rob,
Check this link: http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic4840.html - that pretty much explains it all.
Yes it should be free. You could even broach the subject with your Dealer and
see what happens, especially being forwarned as you now will be 
Ian 2006 Disco 3 TDV6 SE HiIce White/Alpaca ARB Bullbar
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| 22nd Jul 2006 9:11 am |
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Tony
Member Since: 20 Apr 2006
Location: Adelaide Hills
Posts: 183
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Well, I have had the fuel system recall done and the software enhancement completed, but as I picked the car up just after closing time I have not discovered just what the enhancement entailed. There appears to be no difference in the vehicle's performance.
But I am a bit puzzled - why did it take so long to advise of the fuel system problems in Australia? Identical spec cars to mine were recalled in Asian markets last November/December for this problem.
The loan car was also a V6 petrol, but air suspended, and after driving it all day, I have to say I prefer the coils, despite the lack of ground clearance. The handling is sharper and the ride is definately better on broken asphalt. Maybe the loaner was a bit below par, as there was a pronounced vibration through the steering wheel at idle as well. But all told, I'm pretty well pleased with mine, especially considering the 'bargain' price I paid.
Black Forest has the LR air intake in stock at a fitted price of $750 - seems a bit steep; has anyone else had a price for this  Ex Defender 110 200Tdi owner.
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| 27th Jul 2006 12:50 am |
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