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Another Defender hint?
I would like to share the optimism, but tyre size and mirrors are not much to go on. Somehow I think rounded egg and Ford are all related; I hope I am wrong. My new Defender solution was something that already existed - the D4 Commercial - coil springs and spartan interior, but that would have... -
Considering Discovery 5 Purchase..
I just wonder which Ford the new Defender is going to look like? My guess is maybe a smaller version of the Ford Expedition, which I guess will be OK. If it is somewhere in size between the Explorer and the Expedition, it might have a market.- bbyer
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Pendulum Weights
As I said in previous post #10, I am certain of is that Land Rover was not installing the two movable dampeners just to increase the weight and production cost of our vehicles. At the same time, I guess you could remove them and then let us know if there seemed to be any negatives. Others have... -
Special Programs off warnings
Pull the F26E fuse. When your three is at the normal height and all seems OK, shut the engine down, open the bonnet, and remove the cover to the engine compartment fuse box. Remove 20 amp fuse 26 and then put the fuse box cover back on and close the bonnet and start the engine again. A few... -
Special Programs off warnings
I agree with the comment re replacing all tail light bulbs with OEM and also the brake light switch. The brake light switch is a near do it yourself task, as are the bulbs. Even if changing out all does not resolve the problem, it is a good first step and also preventive measure re future... -
Windshield Cowling Installation
I have used black coloured 3M electrical tape, both on the cowl and on the A pillar verticals. If however, you are still getting water inside and wet carpet nearer the transmission tunnel than the door sills, then one or both of the cowl drains that pass thru the floor has disconnected and the... -
ABS SENSORS, O2 SENSOR, LR OEM TAIL LIGHTS, and BRAKE SWITCH REPLACED...still have the 3 amigos
I had much the same problem and the solution was per the link below, repair of some corroded / broken conductors going into an electrical plug. My 3 is a 2005 and has the connectors per the jpg's in the link. Newer 3's have the connectors moved to under the left side headlight. Initially the... -
Sunroofs don’t open
I guess I am dense, but it was not clearly a joke to me. I think a joke should be clearly funny - but that is just me - others may disagree. -
Another Defender hint?
We can only hope. Land Rover is trying for mass appeal vehicles and that has merit as something has to support low volume specialty vehicles. Mercedes almost quit the G Wagon and if they had, that would leave Toyota as the only manufacturer of specialty off road capable highway machines. If LR... -
2011, 66k miles, flat battery issues
I do not know if I am going to be much help. The link below has a number of alternator files however they are more for information than a solution to your immediate problem. A few thoughts however - your Interstate Battery is probably OK. About the only way to know is to disconnect it every... -
2011, 66k miles, flat battery issues
I use the CTEK US3300 to keep my 3's battery charged up. The alternator even when everything is perfect cannot charge the battery to more than 80% State of Charge and over the years, that undercharging takes it toll. I do a charge about twice a year for a week of nights. For a replacement... -
2011, 66k miles, flat battery issues
The good news is my LR3 runs better and is more reliable now than when new, hence keeping a 4 on the road is well worth the effort. Hope the new Defender surprises us but somehow .... -
Sunroofs don’t open
I was wondering how you get 4 likes in 9 posts and have been registered for maybe 8 months. Regardless, no crowbars - force is not required - some skill is required however. -
2011, 66k miles, flat battery issues
Pretty much all sources alternative to a LR dealer are in US dollars, hence your best bet is probably a local LR dealer. It probably will take them a week to get it from Mississauga or where ever it is that Caterpillar has their LR parts warehouse in Ontario. My link referenced above pretty... -
2011, 66k miles, flat battery issues
If you have someone to rev the engine up a bit, yes, and with a bit of finesse you should be able to do that yourself from the drivers seat via the two button rear hatch release procedure. Revving up the engine will generally up the system voltage closer to fourteen volts and that sure beats a... -
2011, 66k miles, flat battery issues
The actuator that releases the upper tailgate is what I call a gear motor located within the lower tailgate. If it does not operate when previously it has, do not turn off your engine but let it idle so that vehicle voltage is a bit higher than when the engine is not running. Sometimes the... -
Sunroofs don’t open
You might provide us with an update as to your progress with the sunroofs and rack. Updates are always appreciated. Below is a link to perhaps a hundred or so files, a few with jpg's related to a number of aspects re your 3. Some you might find of general value... -
KEY FOB OPENED THE WRONG LR3!!!
My guess is also that the other 3 was unlocked. This would be because his keyfob, like many others, does not work at all. In other words, you are one of the lucky ones. For him to lock and unlock his 3, he has to do it manually, a bit of a nuisance. This brings up another question. Do you... -
Another Defender hint?
I think like our 3's and 4's, if you start looking at the individual parts in the new LR products, you will see lots of FoMoCo markings. It costs money and time to design vehicles and LR has neither. Tata, who I unfairly call a world leader in 3 wheelers, (was, not now I guess), has the money... -
Another Defender hint?
I guess I should be encouraged, and I suppose my 2005 LR3 still has seven years in it. My understanding of capitalism is that what you did yesterday does not matter; it is today that counts. Having designs that the Chinese copy is not my idea of success. It would be nice to have at least one... -
Another Defender hint?
I do not think Land Rover / Tata has lost enough money yet. Currently they are blaming their Chinese operations for not carrying the Company world wide. I gather effectively no one in Australia is buying their new "cars" but the D3/D4 used market remains strong. I am not kidding that the... -
Another Defender hint?
Does it look capable? To me, that is the marketing question. Or at least should be. My first reaction was to wonder if I was looking at a larger Mini. If the tyres are smaller than a Wrangler and less tall, I am concerned. The front end should be more square and upright with some semblance... -
Trailer wiring
I presume that Land Rover has resolved the quick flash concern related to LED trailer lights behind an LR4? If so, it seems odd, (or very Land Rover), that LR would not have factory programmed for auto cancellation of the backup sensors when a trailer is attached. The fact that an update is... -
Spark Plugs
That is when you want to change the plugs - when they still look good. Another good reason for changing out the plugs regularly even if they are still OK is that we have aluminum heads - well aluminum engines. Leave the plugs in too long and the engine threads tend to freeze to the plugs and... -
Trailer wiring
You might next ask where you can get the "update" for your ODBII device. It you can find one, I will be surprised. If there is an update and there might be for something trailer related, it will only be available and installable with either the dealer device, a GAP device or a BlackBox...
