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2020 Defender Drive Impressions.
I agree with your comment that the 130 will just be a longer 110 however the Grenadier might be available about the same time the 130 could be available - how the Grenadier sells will be an interesting story and could seriously affect the styling of an updated Discovery. What is good news is...- bbyer
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- Forum: Defender L663 (2020 - Present)
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Using the 12v trunk plug without cutting out after 3 minutes?
Well either the diagnostics of the LR4 are smarter than on my LR3 or the IID tool picks up more or creates better detailed fault messages. I have never seen my Faultmate show as detailed a message as that one. I have always complained that the software cannot tell the difference between a... -
2020 Defender Drive Impressions.
I have looked at a 110 Luxo at our local dealership and I wish I could be as positive as above. Here in Canbucks, the list price was 98,000 plus tax; my thought was that the Autobiography is starting to look reasonably priced. If anything upset me, it was that I thought the interior was small...- bbyer
- Post #14
- Forum: Defender L663 (2020 - Present)
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Using the 12v trunk plug without cutting out after 3 minutes?
Fault code? I noticed you made a comment that pulling the relay can generate a fault code that is picked up by the Black Box Faultmate. I have the Blackbox Nanocom Evolution and yes, it has routinely been displaying fault codes that seemed to me were always present but I never did know why... -
Using the 12v trunk plug without cutting out after 3 minutes?
Correct, low power stuff like a cell phone is not a real concern but one of those coffee warmer things might be. I use those cigarette lighter USB adapters with a LED and then pull it back a bit so it is not powered until needed. As I recall one of the two front console sockets would go off... -
Using the 12v trunk plug without cutting out after 3 minutes?
The jpg attached is the glove compartment fuse box in my 2005 LR3 HSE; the LR4 may be different. The red conductor jumper location located above the two lower small relays is the location of the "big" relay that I removed and replaced with the jumper. That was many years ago and nothing bad... -
2007 LR3 front differential ?
OLD? - My 2005 is the newest Land Rover that I have. It is also now more reliable than when it was new. -
2007 LR3 front differential ?
The link below is to a number of files I have done up related to replacing the front differential breather, p/n LR019450 referred to above. Doing so pretty much eliminates the blown front differential seal concern that leads to no oil and then the usual fuss. The new does not plug breather... -
Fault Code U0167-00 (2A) Lost Comms with Vehicle Immobilizer
Was there any reason given for the time delay? Other than waiting until the 3 when to go to sleep before removing the battery cables, I have not waited much longer re the shorting the positive and negative cable ends together. -
Fault Code U0167-00 (2A) Lost Comms with Vehicle Immobilizer
Below are the hard reset instructions. I have a 16" long length of 16 gauge electrical wire that I keep in my vehicle carry along parts box and a 13mm wrench to unscrew the battery terminals. Funny things happening to my 3 right after any fixing is sort of normal - new battery, starter - any... -
It's here, now what?
I think the drivers seat on my work pickup is about the same - I have power back and forth and manual recline, but similar anyway. The good news is it is truly a Defender - looks like I can still rip the back of my pant leg on the seat track getting in or out - true heritage.- bbyer
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- Forum: Defender L663 (2020 - Present)
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Did I tear my air suspension by jacking up the rear end?
I suggest you confirm the dimensions of the top portion with reference to the OD of the hole in the frame but the 16 mm number seems a bit small - well might be correct? Re the lower portion, size that for the trolley jack you have. I am going to measure mine and see what it actually is and... -
Did I tear my air suspension by jacking up the rear end?
I got the dimensions for the pointy end from the attached jpg below and then sized the trolley jack end to my Jet trolley. I then made up a dimensioned sketch of such for a machine shop plus a picture of something similar and they turned it out on a lathe for me. I could have used a generic... -
Did I tear my air suspension by jacking up the rear end?
That ripped rubber is just the gaiter that protects the rubber of the airbag from whatever. Whenever you purchase new air shocks, you have to separately specify that you also want the gaiter as it does not come included. Re jacking to remove a wheel, I use two jacks on the rear and on the... -
It's here, now what?
3 litres is 183 cubic inches. 2 litres is 122 cubic inches. GM had a 292 (4.8L) straight six that had alot of torque; was in many seventies pickups and the like. Maybe the 130 will have our 4.4L V8. (268 cubic inches). The GM 283 V8 (4.6L) was a pretty good engine as well. I appreciated...- bbyer
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- Forum: Defender L663 (2020 - Present)
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It's here, now what?
Well a couple of things bothered me - the Jeep trail breaker out front and the Toyota recovery vehicle picking up the rear. I suppose this 110 is the "executive driven by the wife" demonstrator as well. When the test vehicle does not get dirty, it sort of bothers me as well. I understand that...- bbyer
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- Forum: Defender L663 (2020 - Present)
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Traxide D3-DU dual battery kit on 2013 LR4 Help Please..
And I thought my install on my LR3 many years back was nice and neat - I am impressed. My question is what software or whatever did you use to type the instructions and draw the nice straight arrows? That does make your jpg look quality to match your install. I put warning messages on both... -
It's here, now what?
Regarding reliability, my 3 with 230,000 plus miles on it is now more reliable that it was new. Given that the body and interior are still good, that is probably why I will have it for a few more years yet. Re the new Discovery, there is always hope the refresh in 2 years will resolve the...- bbyer
- Post #31
- Forum: Defender L663 (2020 - Present)
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It's here, now what?
Maybe it would not start and hence the unloader could not get it off the hauler; hence it ended up somewhere else and now it is in the process of getting returned/towed back to the dealer. I think that spin sounds better?- bbyer
- Post #29
- Forum: Defender L663 (2020 - Present)
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Door Stop - how to replace?
I appreciate the 5 page Door Card Removal pdf. I think this explains why I had difficulty getting the Dealer to replace one of the speakers on the rear passenger side door while still under warranty - no fun. I had not really thought about the pillar side attachment piece and its removal. I... -
It's here, now what?
Yes, where did the space go? It is not much smaller on the exterior than the 3/4 but inside is for midgets. Probably what really sold me on my 3 was how much interior space there was with the second row of seats down. I can get bigger boxes in there than I can on a Tahoe or even Suburban as...- bbyer
- Post #25
- Forum: Defender L663 (2020 - Present)
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Door Stop - how to replace?
Yes, I kind of expect the the only way is the hard way. I do not really want to remove the door card as I figure once off, it will never fit back as well as it does now so I was hoping for a "secret" solution. Again, thanks for the quick response. -
Door Stop - how to replace?
Per the jpg below, the door stop on my drivers side left front door is worn. Some of that black plastic has chipped off. I wondered if I can replace it without removing the door card? Is there some way by wiggling the bits around all from the hinge area that I can replace the stop? The door... -
It's here, now what?
I appreciate the comment. The dropbox link below (no password needed, should open), is to a near half hour video on a trek thru Libya prepared by a Land Rover dealer based in France. These guys were even further south than where I was. The 2007 video was to be a promotion for selling Land...- bbyer
- Post #23
- Forum: Defender L663 (2020 - Present)
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It's here, now what?
South of Benghazi a couple of hundred miles in 2004. The first attached jpg is one of the local wildlife doing an inspection. The second jpg is a couple of hundred miles south of Edmonton winter of 2019. Given a choice of sand blowing down my neck, or snow, snow is preferable. Also snow...- bbyer
- Post #21
- Forum: Defender L663 (2020 - Present)
