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Spindle Rod Failure
About 500 miles ago my old LR3 developed a tail wagging tendency. Slight cross winds or road camber changes would make the rear end sway. On a highway off ramp the stability control light illuminated for the first time. I thought it might be time to replace rear control arms (2005 with... -
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Thermostat vs. thermostat and housing replacement
Just 200 miles short of the century mark, my '05 HSE failed to reach operating temperature on the short drive home from work. No "check engine light" but better to run cold than to overheat. In anticipation of this eventual repair, several months ago I bought a new "thermostat housing... -
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Seat Cushion Replacement
At 95,000 miles the drivers seat cushion in my '05 HSE was pretty lifeless. This is an easy DIY repair that will greatly improve comfort and give you a chance to customize the padding. I ordered a new cushion online (don't recall the price, but it was pretty cheap). This repair will take... -
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Door Latch Replacement
This might be an issue only with '05 and maybe some "06 models. The drivers door latch can fail and you wont be able to lock the drivers door with the remote. In addition the other doors will not unlock when you turn off the ignition. This is a slowly evolving problem. I noticed the doors... -
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"Range Change Not Available" Fault
I know this thread has been around before but, I think I have a unique situation. I have been getting the "range change not available fault" and others (Reduced traction, Apply Parking Brake, Special programs not available, HDC not available) for about three months and it's not the battery. I... -
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SRS Warning Light Iluminated
About a week ago the SRS light came on after I crossed a speed bump and stayed on until I turned the key off. Light was off when I next started but illuminated after negotiating a sharp turn. Again the the light was off when I next started but came back on at the next small bump. This pattern... -
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Cowl Trim replacement
If you live in a hot sunny southern climate, no doubt your "cowl" trim is badly discolored at best and at worst could be the source of major water ingress into the sensitive electronics that reside behind the glove box. The cowl trim is the black plastic that covers the area at the base of the... -
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Replacing dead Park Distance Buzzer
Here is a step by step for replacement of the PD buzzer. After five years of ownership, my PD buzzer died a slow pathetic death. I got mine from Parts.com for a price, including shipping, about 25% less than dealer retail. This is an easy repair but will require the appropriate size Torx... -
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No more Goodyear 255/55 19 MT/R's
It looks like the end of the road for the Goodyear 255/55 19 MT/R. It seems the entire MTR line up is being replaced by the new MTR - Kevlar. Which does not come in a 19 rim size. Check the Goodyear USA website, the MT/R link redirects you t the Wrangler HT. In addition, Tire Rack has... -
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Headliner Falling down
Has anyone had their headliner start to come unglued? I just noticed that mine is starting to come off in the area of the second row seat grab handles. I have had to replace the headliner on every car that I have owned in SoFla. One would think that LR's would tolerate the heat and humidity... -
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Transfer Case & Differential Fluid Specification
Does anyone know what fluid to use in the transfer case? I'll soon be due for the 75,000 mile change and don't want to go to the dealer. The owners manual lists a Shell TF0753. The only thing I found that remotely resembled that name was on a Shell Australia website that listed a Shell TF... -
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Automotive Dark Ages and the new LR4
As I read about the new LR4 and it's lack of a dip stick and oil drain plug, I feel compelled to predict that we are about to enter the third "Dark Ages of the Automobile". By Dark Ages, I mean a period of time where the design of autos goes through profound technological change but there is NO... -
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Cracked Fog Light lens
Is there anybody out there that has one or needs one of the LR fog lights that mount on the bumper or A-bar? Not the light that mounts in the bumper. These are the LR Kit lights. I have a cracked lens on one of my units and none of the pieces are available individually. I also tried Ebay... -
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Cracked Dash
I have an '05 HSE purchased new in November of 2005. I have used a windshield sun shade from day one but, it happened anyways. I have about six cracks, each about one inch long radiating outward from the the de-mister vents on each end of the dash. The first one appeared about a month ago and... -
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HDC Fault, NAV Memory and Battery Lifespan
Starting about three months ago, my '05 HSE with 56,000 miles began some erratic behavior on start up. At first, the NAV system would shut down when the key was turned to the start position. Not long after, the NAV system would reset to default settings after start up, and now I get an... -
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Cross Country Vacation - LR3 Style
Last summer (I'm only now loading all of pictures on the computer) our family took a five week vacation via my LR3. Leaving home in Key West, Fl we drove to Taos, NM to hike up Mt Wheeler, over to Mesa Verde to see the ruins. Ophir pass to Telluride, Imogene pass back over (Black Bear Pass was... -
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Driver's Airbag module
Has anyone experienced a "warping" of the cover on the drivers airbag? At 22500 miles I directed my dealer to replace my steering wheel as the leather covering was peeling off. I also questioned the airbag cover because it seemed to be warping/curling up on the edges, particularly on the top...
