Member Since: 03 Dec 2008
Location: Roscommon
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Ireland - Independant Land rover specialists!
Folks,
Does anybody now of any independant LR specialists in Ireland, north or south? I have a few problems with the D3 that the dealer and local mechanic cannot seem to solve. The first is the suspension all four of the abs sensors have been changed as well as the brake sensor cable plus brake pads and there are still fault lights showing no HDC, terrain response, no suspension. The diagnostics did not show any problems either. Also the steering has developed a problem in that whilst turning the wheel to the right it seems to be heavy for a part then back to normal, turning left no problem. This is the problem i need to sort out asap as I was going around a roundabout today and the steering felt as if it was locking up
Apologies if i am recovering old ground, but i am getting slightly frustrated and i dont want to paying stealer prices.
Last point, has anyone ever powerwashed the D3 engine? If so any tips/hints?
Thanks, much appreciated folks.
14th May 2010 10:52 pm
bobic
Member Since: 02 Mar 2008
Location: Cork
Posts: 133
Hi, There is a company in Wicklow KINGS 4x4, who specialise in Land Rover. I have not been to them myself as its a bit far to travel.
kings4x4.com
27th May 2010 3:29 pm
tanters
Member Since: 24 Oct 2007
Location: Oireland
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Re: Ireland - Independant Land rover specialists!
okennedy wrote:
... Last point, has anyone ever powerwashed the D3 engine? If so any tips/hints?
....
Yes - don't do it
I did once and it didn't like it one bit
Seriously though, i don't think the engine is a problem, it's all the scary electronics all over it, or more to the point on the bulkhead and behind the battery, some of the connectors don't seem to be very waterproof and it can result in a major screw-up of the can-bus stuff resulting all kinds of alarms and such - at least until it dries out.
CliveClive
27th May 2010 6:03 pm
bobic
Member Since: 02 Mar 2008
Location: Cork
Posts: 133
Good to know there is an independent in waterford. I got 2k of warrenty left and just cannot justify the service price of main dealers.
Hey tanters how are you? Im good just keeping the head down and working hard till this recession passes and then i'll be out off-roading again
27th May 2010 7:47 pm
TwelveSticks
Member Since: 16 Jan 2010
Location: Dublin
Posts: 798
Waterford's a bit far for me, but I too would like to find an Indy to help. Anyone any feedback on this Kings4x4 lot in Wicklow?
All my recent cars were looked after by a great Indy bloke called Dave Breach in Dublin, but I don't think he does Discos
27th May 2010 8:56 pm
Wex
Member Since: 16 Apr 2007
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Waterford wont be far any day now when rest of new road open.
1.5 hours from toll bridge to Dublin.
28th May 2010 10:11 am
zebadee
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ndsykes wrote:
All my recent cars were looked after by a great Indy bloke called Dave Breach in Dublin, but I don't think he does Discos
Great guy Dave
But I think he's more BMW than LR
28th May 2010 10:19 am
Adigorn
Member Since: 14 Mar 2010
Location: Birmingham
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Thank you for the positive feedback
by the way okenedy found its way to waterford and had been sorted
(steering angle sensor calibration)
Thanks again and good luck
7th Jun 2010 11:39 am
tanters
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Nice one A happy childhood ... is the worst possible preparation for life.
8th Jun 2010 12:17 pm
okennedy
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Location: Roscommon
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Thanks lads for the replies, apologies for the delayed thanks. As said previously all sorted
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all four of the abs sensors have been changed as well as the brake sensor cable plus brake pads and there are still fault lights showing no HDC, terrain response, no suspension. The diagnostics did not show any problems either. Also the steering has developed a problem in that whilst turning the wheel to the right it seems to be heavy for a part then back to normal, turning left no problem. This is the problem i need to sort out asap as I was going around a roundabout today and the steering felt as if it was locking up 
Long time no see Bobic, hope all is well with you 
