Member Since: 29 Jun 2017
Location: Charente 16480
Posts: 3483
Cheers, will have a look into that. I bet there is about 10 to chose from and I won't understand the difference between any of them.
Happy to invest in one as the D3 has got to earn her keep. If she don't run then that costs me money.An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
2nd Jul 2017 10:37 am
M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
Posts: 8105
There are only two, Bluetooth and none Bluetooth, they are then programmed over the 'net to suit your vehicle, none Bluetooth is cheaper but not as versatile as a Bluetooth version.It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
2nd Jul 2017 7:27 pm
D&G
Member Since: 29 Jun 2017
Location: Charente 16480
Posts: 3483
At last something that is "simples".
Thanks
GrayAn honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
2nd Jul 2017 7:37 pm
D&G
Member Since: 29 Jun 2017
Location: Charente 16480
Posts: 3483
It is in to the main dealer tomorrow to do the Airbag recall and the detachable tow bar recall. That is all outstanding
All being well I will fly in on Friday to pick it up. Drive back Friday night and Sat. Unless it has breakdown.
Will try to do a better list of things that need looking at for anybody else, who like, me doesn't know where to start with these. Thanks to those that contributed.
Still not sure about the door problem.. Would be good to understand how much of an issue this really is.
I haven't even seen it yet....hope the dealer has been honest. An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
3rd Jul 2017 9:33 pm
D&G
Member Since: 29 Jun 2017
Location: Charente 16480
Posts: 3483
So, whilst my idea of a list was a good place to start. It seems the D3 has other ideas and has put together her own list.
So far in less than a week she has own her list of;
Slipping TC
Non locking drivers door
Amber suspension warning. This comes on when the car is sitting there on tickover but only on first start up. It goes off if I just restart and stays off. Edit stays on amber with odd spell of going to red.
Near side rear door seems temperamental to open.
Doesn't always connect BT to phone.
I brought the IID tool in the group buy . Just got to figure out what it is for now
Hoping the garage is going to support the car and fix some of the problems. Just a loooong ass drive back to see them.
"Owning a LR3 is a bit like making love to a beautiful woman...............
.........then you handover all of your money" Swiss T An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
19th Jul 2017 4:00 am
D&G
Member Since: 29 Jun 2017
Location: Charente 16480
Posts: 3483
Just thought I would do a calculation of what has been spent on the D3 so far, plus purchase price.
Some of this was warranty work but still a shock.
Note some items I have got the vat back and that is reflected here.
Date Item cost
05/07/2017
Rear Aircon pipes 195
05/7.2017
Mega flush.
Fuel Filter.
ERG Blank 300
05/07/2017
120600 miles
Cambelt change 519
09/08/2017
Torque convertor
Compressor
Drivers door latch
Top tailgate micro switch 1482.73
09/08/2017
Oil change
Pollen filter
Nearside wheel bearing
N/s front and back door latches
Balance of compressor costs 988.88
20/08/2017
IID tool 320
20/08/2017
Load cover (including postage) 107
20/08/2017
Height sensors 91.61
20/08/2017
Battery 82.43
That is a shocking 4086.65
I haven't really started on the list in the previous posts yet.
But did do the MAP sensor today as she felt a little sluggish.An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
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26th Aug 2017 11:31 am
JohnnyNapalm
Member Since: 14 Jul 2017
Location: Ramsey
Posts: 184
I'm in the same boat as you. I am hoping that once I have worked through all of the issues things will settle down and will not cost a fortune to run. Looking at the comments of others they can be expensive.to maintain and keep on the road but I must admit they are lovely to drive. Good luck with your list. I am halfway through mine.! Cheers
26th Aug 2017 9:45 pm
D&G
Member Since: 29 Jun 2017
Location: Charente 16480
Posts: 3483
I don't think the list ever gets completed
But apart from a D4 I am not sure what else could do what I need the D3 to do.
Possibly a newer Shogun
Couldn't afford it without the forum though. Appreciate all the contributions that other members make here.
Hopefully one day I will be able to contribute a bit more. An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
26th Aug 2017 10:07 pm
Discologist
Member Since: 19 May 2014
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 537
I doubt it's much help, but I've still got a few items on my to do list from three years ago when I bought my D3. That said, despite a few relatively minor problems it's been pretty good.
I may update next week once we've investigated the new squeak that seems to have developed.
27th Aug 2017 3:42 pm
D&G
Member Since: 29 Jun 2017
Location: Charente 16480
Posts: 3483
Looking forward to your update.An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
27th Aug 2017 5:54 pm
Discologist
Member Since: 19 May 2014
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 537
A quick trip to my local Indy has identified it as the prop shaft centre bearing. Booked in for a new on on Friday.
It's been on the way out for a while, so no surprise really. Particularly at 190,000 odd miles.
30th Aug 2017 12:34 pm
professorpool
Member Since: 19 Mar 2012
Location: Woking
Posts: 3213
Maintaining a disco is a bit like the painting of the Forth Bridge. Once you get to the end of the list, it is time to go back to the startD3 07 SE - still going strong
D3 07 HSE - gone to car heaven
FL1 - gone to Romania
D3 05 HSE - gone to a divorce diet
D1 V8 manual - gone but not forgotten
RR Classic - gone to car heaven
Jeeps, Lexus, X-trails... Too many to name..
30th Aug 2017 12:54 pm
dadof7kids
Member Since: 23 Aug 2011
Location: sunny Doncaster
Posts: 1303
First thing you need to do is go to your garage and hand over you bank details so they can clear you out
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Would be good to understand how much of an issue this really is.
