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Replacement for Chrome Around Drive Selector
Does anyone know if there's a factory or aftermarket item that can replace the chrome next to the cup holders, just below the drive selector knob? It's like a mirror that I have to cover with something during my normal drives. Small gripe, I know, but it's an annoyance I can do without. Any...- jptruck
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- Forum: Discovery 5
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Battery Location?
Seriously, why is this a state secret? Where is it? My ECU crapped out this afternoon and required a tow to the dealership. I would have LIKED to unhook the battery to reset the system (at the very least to get the vehicle into neutral). Been nice to try... So, anyone want to divulge this...- jptruck
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- Forum: Discovery 5
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Neutral Manual Override?
OK. So, today’s fun was that I went to hit some balls, came back an hour later and the car was dead, dead. No screens if you hit the start button. Lights still function, locks still work, trunk opened, but no power to the Nav screen, wheel, etc. Probably some sort of computer issue, I’m...- jptruck
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- Forum: Discovery 5
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Oil Level Indicator - STUPID
What the hell. To avoid the dealership (an hour drive away), I got an oil change on my 2019 Discovery. We've done the steps to re-set the oil indicator (hit start, no brake, open door, open hood, put foot on gas and brake for 60 seconds, etc.). NOTHING. It still says "oil level not...- jptruck
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- Forum: Discovery 5
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InControl App Funnies
So, the new Discovery is running great and everything seems OK, but the surrounding software is as buggy as the Florida turnpike. The on-board nav/radio headset is screwy out of the box, but the InControl app takes the cake: I do use my app to turn on my car on hot days and make sure the doors...- jptruck
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- Forum: Discovery 5
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Best Rack?
I'm not looking for a full expedition rack. I need a rack for surfboards. Thule Aero seems the best option. I'm looking for something that doesn't have the damn pillars the stick up. Anyone found the right combo?- jptruck
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- Forum: Discovery 5
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LR4 to Disco 5
So, I traded my ultra-reliable LR4 for the new Discovery. It was a hard decision. I had to be convinced to buy an LR4 after experiences with the LR3, but I literally had to pry my hands off the wheel of my 2012 LR4 V8 after 80K. I know, just a baby, but the tax breaks are too good for me not...- jptruck
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- Forum: Discovery 5
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LR3 19" Spare Rim
Take this one off my hands. A never-mounted rim for a LR3 19" wheel. This one was the spare for years. It's on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/273164156852?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649 -
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Electric Hybrid Rover
http://robbreport.com/motors/cars/electric-range-rover-introduced-2766285/- jptruck
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- Forum: Discovery 5
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Battery Life
Drove my 2012 LR4 to a meeting this morning (short hop, 2 miles) and then it wouldn't crank. Battery just seemed to peter out. The good-old Micro-Start XP-10 brought it right back to life (I can't recommend this thing enough). My questions is this: Is 5 years the life of a modern battery... -
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Velar
This is interesting, to say the least. Honestly, I've been looking at other Range/Land Rover models to replace my LR4 in the next year or two and I'm thoroughly confused as to what will be available. I guess my options will be: Evoque (no), Velar (prob not), Discovery Sport (WTF is that), new... -
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19" Tires ONLY - Recommendations
Any recommendations for 19" tires these days? Tire Rack has a bunch now (Contis, Latitudes, Michelin "Premiers," Pirellis, etc.). My Contis are done at 37K and I have Hakkas for winter. I'm about to put Hakkas on (no need so far on the east coast) and then switch over to a summer tire in... -
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Cargo Ship & LR
Cargo ship carrying 1,200 Jaguars and Land Rovers deliberately run aground [w/video] http://www.autoblog.com/2015/01/05/cargo-ship-aground-jaguar-land-rover-uk/ -
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Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 Review
So, I've had them on for a week or so now. I've driven them in rain, slush, light snow and temps up to about 60 degrees. I'm expecting they are the bomb in the snow, but what I was not expecting was the warm weather, dry condition performance. A couple of points about them: 1) They are... -
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Resale Values on Rovers
Looking at my dwindling loan on my 2012 LR4 today, I thought I'd check Blue Book on trade-in and re-sale values. HOLY CRAP. Kelly BB says that my 2012 LR4 with 26,000 miles on it is worth around $48,000. I only paid $56K for this vehicle, mind you. I've had it for 30 months now. Just out... -
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Bridgeston Blizzak DM-V1
Considering it's November 17th and there's snow in the forecast tonight, I'm seriously considering a set of these this winter. My question is this: If we get a dry winter, are these things an annoyance on dry pavement? At best, my snow season is December till the end of February, but we... -
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Car Price Creep - Leasing
Just venting here, but is it me or are car prices getting a little ridiculous. Case in point, my wife's X5 lease is up. This is the 3rd X5 we've had, and probably 7th or 8th I've purchased or leased from this one dealership in the last 10 years (I do it for other family members, too). I... -
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Luxury Rooftop Penthouses—for Your Car
Hmm. . . http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-gear/gear-shed/shelter/Old-School-Comfort-on-Your-Car-Roof.html -
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Window Heater - Fuse Issue
Just wanted to pass this along for posterity. Half my windshield defroster went kaput just in time for the recent ice storm. Apparently, it's a fuse issue, not a window issue. I went to replace the fuse myself, but the dealer advised against it. I took it to them and it was fixed in 20... -
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Power Steering
I posted this over in LR4, but same question applies here: My power steering line blew all over the left inside of my vehicle the other day. This comes on the heels of a recent alignment and service by dealer. Is there any way a dealer could have screwed up the power steering system that badly... -
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Power Steering Blowout
So, my new 2013 gets its first ding: yesterday while making a full-wheel left turn (going 2 mph), smoke starts coming from the left tire. Heavy smoke. I drive 20 feet, losing power steering, park it, call the tow truck. It's obvious that the power steering system had a major failure. The... -
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Beach Driving Mass Style
So, I've done a lot of mud bogging and snow sliding and ice climbing, but surprisingly enough I never really tested my LR3 and/or LR4 in sand. Not that I haven't taken it to the beach, but I haven't been at a place where it was allowed or needed. So I went to Nantucket. Whole new ballgame... -
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Water Pump
Just FYI. I'd been getting some low coolant warnings on my 12 HSE. I thought it might be an anomaly, but when I noticed I was eating coolant fairly rapidly, i took it in for a check up (5,000 miles). Turns out, there have been issues with the Water Pump in these vehicles. Sounds like it's... -
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Spare Tire Available
If any of you are interested in a spare from an 05 LR3 HSE (19"), I just put one on the "selling" section. Just FYI -
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05 LR3 HSE Spare Rim For Sale
$350 + Shipping anywhere in the US. Never used. Just rode shotgun on my vehicle underside. This is a rim for 19" tires, not the 18". The rim is in great shape. No issues. I'll send a pic to interested buyers. Rim is located in Northern Virginia if you'd like to pick up.
