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Brake problems again. Sticking calipers
It seemed to be both. The last time I took it to my indie the pins were ok but the brakes had been smokin. Can excessive heat cause a pin to jam? -
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Brake problems again. Sticking calipers
Yes. 2016 with about 15k on it as I recall. Front calipers were seizing intermittently and I could smell them. Nearest dealer is one hr+ and they’re anuses. It was easier for my indie to free up the pins which he did three times. I’d go a few hundred or thousand miles and they’d freeze again... -
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Brake problems again. Sticking calipers
What about replacing the entire caliper? Is that a big expense? I got my dealer to do it (warranty) and haven’t had a problem with the new ones. -
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1200 RPM Hum
I think this has just started on mine at 25k miles. Backed out of the garage on Monday and noticed it at about 1300-1400 rpm. I could reproduce it by revving up from idle. Car is in a lot in NYC for the week so I don’t know if it still does it but will check when I drive home. -
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Another Defender hint?
This is looking better than I thought it would and I appreciate reading all of you guys’ comments and interprétation. It still looks a tad like that retro Chrysler of some years ago-the one that looked a little like an old-timey potato chip van. I’ve gotten real spoiled with the command view... -
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Intermittent Charging System Fault
There are gremlins. I had about 15k miles on my 2016 when the panel lit up like a Christmas tree. I called the dealer who suggested just shutting dow, waiting 15 minutes. I did that and everything was normal. Just a few days ago the voltmeter in my cigarette lighter started jumping around from... -
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shopping for a LR4
Can you share some details? Always nice to know what someone picked! -
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Battery life
Just today I replaced battery in my 2016 LR4. I put in an Interstate MTX/94 R7: 850 CCA. My original was getting dicey and I simply didn’t want to work with closest dealer (would’ve killed at least a day) so i had my local indie do it. -
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Another Defender hint?
Holy Cow! PSA? That is à French delusion that the Peugeot is a vehicle. -
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Jump-starting
Thanks guys. I carry a Micro-start and was concerned because of what the manual says My battery is getting tired. Got a replacement scheduled in a week. Appreciate the help! -
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Jump-starting
When jump-starting, according to manual one shouldn’t but the negative clamp from the donor directly on the negative battery terminal but use the vehicle grounding post. Is there a real reason for this? Why would it make electrical difference? My manual shows battery on driver’s side and... -
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Hill descent control
No, regular braking is fine at all speeds. HDC becomes inoperative at 31 mph according to manual. If I have it on at 35 and slow to 30 I can feel it start. No growling. Down at 10 or 15 or so, if I slow even more then it growls. Not as bad as before. -
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Hill descent control
Just had the state inspection done. Rear pads are 4mm. The groaning/shuddering has decreased markedly but it still is sometimes there. There’s no metal/metal screeching or grinding, just the low pitch groan and shudder. -
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Hill descent control
this AM I engaged the HDC as usual going down a long steep road. It made a growling sound and felt jerky. Never did this before. Should I worry? -
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Specialists near Canton, MA/Manchester, NH?
Hour and a half drive. Northern Motorsport in Wilder Vt (I use them) or New England Foreign Cars in Hartford VT. Rick at Northern is encyclopedic and knows LRs well -
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Maintenance charger for battery
Yeah, with me that’s a worry. I’d probably keep the unit on the hood. But even then.... -
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Maintenance charger for battery
Good point. I use it frequently but for example it’s 1 1/2 miles to the P.O. most of my local driving is under 20 miles. I do the occasional 200-500 mile trip but that’s rare. Most of it is very local. It’s an intriguing idea to have an accessible maintenance charge plug. Would it help the battery? -
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Maintenance charger for battery
my local indie said he installs a lot of leads that go from the battery to a plug in the grill that is capped off. When in garage one can uncap it and plug in a maintenance charger. Is this a worthwhile thing to do? It sounds as tho it might be a good 5hibg for a battery in cold climates. Frank -
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Clock running slow
Thank you. That’s good advice and I had already decided to avoid the dealer even tho it’s under warranty. My local indie charged me for 40 min time. He checked starter draw, alternator, battery. Battery is still okay but only by a bit. It passes the load test by a single bar. -
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Is a d5 a great deal right now?
Just read that Tata has taken the biggest write-off (loss) in Indian history. They are actively seeking private partners to infuse cash into JLR or to sell off part of the business. JLR May disappear in a year or two. They blame Brexit (JLR is a very British marque) for declining sales, cost... -
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LR4 1, Deer 0
One is generally not allowed to. Supposed to call a game warden. -
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Clock running slow
Thank you. Yes, I’m still under original warranty but I’m debating whether it’s worth the couple hundred bucks to spend a day and dealing with a really awful dealer. But, out of curiosity, how are batteries tested?
