Buy a decent code reader, an ARB flat repair kit and a few spare partst:
-Serpentine belt
-Brake light switch
-the stupid T-shape coolant coupler/vent part that cracks and breaks
-spare headlight bulbs
I've done many 4K+ mile trips in my 07 that now has 165k miles on it.
The code reader is...
Check for wire damage under the hood and in the passenger footwell.
A relative who owns an LR3 just went through this and found rodent damage/gnawed wiring under the hood.
Once the wires were respliced all returned to normal
Hi, I have a set of OEM LR3 Auxillary Driving lights for sale.
These are the two lamps,bulbs, lamp covers and OEM mount to attach to the circular/tubular bull bar.
DOES NOT include wiring harness or switch.
These were purchased new and were removed before the 500 mile service.
$180 Paypal gift...
Always, always strap your load to the attachment points....a pillow might be an exception.
I imagine being conked in the back of the melon with my tool kit or fire extinguisher
Check the plastic T connector on the coolant lines just under the engine cover on the forward aspect of the top of the engine....driver's side.
The coolant lines flex enough under heavy vibration to beat the crappy plastic T-connector against the engine until it cracks and leaks.
Just for kicks, I'd suggest that you check the plastic exterior trim on the A-pillars, just forward odd each front door frame. They're known to break their mounts and make rattling noises that are difficult to locate.
I cut my old case open, de-soldered the old battery, soldered on a replacement found on Amazon and installed the old key and newly-energized control board into an Amazon-sourced case.
And.....
It works....
So far I've had the following worked performed on my '07 with 110k miles-mostly by the local stealership:
Control arm bushings twice-$1200
Suspension compressor-$900
Alternator-$700
Tie rod ends-$400
Front differential seal-$400
Front wheel hubs and bearings-$1400
Plastic T fitting in the...
Did you purge the air out of the system?
I've done this in the bush by wrapping my hands around open main filling port and blowing into my hands- with the engine running...I know, I know.....caught crap from my friends but was able to drive on!
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