Member Since: 06 Jan 2006
Location: West Sussex
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24 Hours old
Picked up my Zambezi HSE TDV6 yestrerday morning at 9.30
Still grinning from ear to ear after spending most of the last 24 hours driving around and reading manuals.
Awsome car, absolutly love it, big thanks to DISCO3.CO.UK for all the invaluable information prior to purchase.
All it needs now is a little TC attention, hopefully Sunday (cheers Chris)
Only problems seem to be (touching wood very quickly) :
Condensation in headlamps
Sunroof not operatingZambezi Silver TDV6 HSE - TC'd
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3rd Feb 2006 10:18 am
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
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Grrrrr - an expectation had been set by my dealer on Monday that I'd be taking delivery of mine this weekend - went in today to 'see where we were at' to be told "only came in yesterday sir, so this weekend is unlikely" and I'm away all next week so it will have to wait till Next Weekend now...
Anyway - glad you're enjoying your new motor...Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
3rd Feb 2006 1:45 pm
adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
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Which dealer Steve?Now Golf GTI PP, 7 speed DSG.
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4th Feb 2006 2:14 pm
SN
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Location: Romiley
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Guy Salmon, StockportSteve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
4th Feb 2006 5:40 pm
adam
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When I had to call LR assistance out. they took mine there - seemed V helpfull
Got mine from Williams - (who also seem to want to bend over backwards) - which is where she is know - having sensor problems in cold weather - ho hum
Hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mineNow Golf GTI PP, 7 speed DSG.
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4th Feb 2006 10:08 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
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What problems are you having Adam?
5th Feb 2006 12:00 am
adam
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All OK since Suspension sensor replaced in October - not a peep
Just before 15K service - got the dreaded suspension bing bong
Informed Williams
Came back from service last Monday - needed new Compressor (2nd one) - on back order, but car OK to use
Following morning, get 100yds down road and every warning message known to christendom comes on and dash looks like a christmas tree - No HDC, Engine Fault, Transmission fault, Suspension fault - apart from those, all OK
Clear fault by stopping, removing key, locking, un-locking and re-starting
Happened same place exactly for 3 mornings
Still at Garage
Real PainNow Golf GTI PP, 7 speed DSG.
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5th Feb 2006 10:37 am
Gareth Site Moderator
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Sorry to hear that. Hope they get it sorted quickly.
5th Feb 2006 10:56 am
Winger Site Moderator
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adam wrote:
Following morning, get 100yds down road and every warning message known to christendom comes on and dash looks like a christmas tree - No HDC, Engine Fault, Transmission fault, Suspension fault - apart from those, all OK
Clear fault by stopping, removing key, locking, un-locking and re-starting
Happened same place exactly for 3 mornings
I wonder if this is caused by the software glitch covered by TSB No.LA303-005. Ask you dealer about that specifically; seems to be a cold weather starting problem, resulting in Christmas tree lighting effects. It is to do with EGR and MAF irregularities, defaulting to multiple warnings.
5th Feb 2006 11:06 am
adam
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Thanks - I'll speak with them tommorrowNow Golf GTI PP, 7 speed DSG.
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5th Feb 2006 3:17 pm
adam
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Back to normal now
ThanksNow Golf GTI PP, 7 speed DSG.
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12th Feb 2006 6:53 pm
crews control
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adam,
Did you find out what it was? I just got these multiple christmas tree warnings and a total loss of engine power today. Just sitting in traffic on Motorway, had to turn the whole thing off and on again to get it moving. All seems OK again now - should I be worried?
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2nd Oct 2007 11:52 pm
adam
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Can't really remember it was that long ago - I think it was due to cold weather / starting issues - which obviously can't be same issue as this happened on very cold morning when car was cold - it has never happened since
I would deff. take back to dealer to get it hooked up - it is bound to happen again at the most inconvenient (or dangerous) point.
As you can tell by the age of the posts these warning light issues all seemed to happen on the older D3's - there was a retrospective sware upgrade that I had done in October 06 (think it was V13??) which seemed to fix most things related to suspension / warning lights / noises
How old is yours??
By the way – your reg is v. similar to mine, T7 AHR
3rd Oct 2007 2:41 pm
DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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Quote:
Only problems seem to be (touching wood very quickly) :
Condensation in headlamps
Sunroof not operating
some condensation is normal
"sunroof not operating" : sounds like a back to dealer item. nothing serious i would think.Duncan
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- an expectation had been set by my dealer on Monday that I'd be taking delivery of mine this weekend - went in today to 'see where we were at' to be told "only came in yesterday sir, so this weekend is unlikely" and I'm away all next week so it will have to wait till Next Weekend now... 
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