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Rosenrot

Member Since: 18 Oct 2020
Location: East Mids
Posts: 6

2015 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 SE Tech Auto Montalcino Red

Hello! Dean, could I possibly bother you for a PM too? Went to top my fluids up this morning and the bonnet release lever is loose so can't get in!

Many thanks!

29th Dec 2022 9:48 am

Hardware

Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
Location: Hiding under the M60
Posts: 13016

2011 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS Auto Sumatra Black

PM sent! .

Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer

... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms

29th Dec 2022 10:34 am

M3DPO

Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
Posts: 8223

2014 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Lux Auto Corris Grey

Is there any maintenance that can be done to prevent this happening or signs of wear etc that show? It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.

29th Dec 2022 11:43 am

Hardware

Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
Location: Hiding under the M60
Posts: 13016

There are 2 normal modes of failure... the catches themselves and the connection between the cable attached to the release lever and the under-bonnet cables.

Clean and regrease the catches.

Ty-wraps on the cable joint to stop it separating.

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Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer

... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms

29th Dec 2022 12:18 pm

Adeboye@blueyonder.co.uk

Member Since: 03 Feb 2023
Location: chelmsford
Posts: 2

Hi Dean,

Just had the dreaded cable fault on my D4 yesterday

. The earliest I can get it booked into the local LR garage is end of Feb. Any chance i could get a PM on the fix please

3rd Feb 2023 10:52 pm

Hardware

Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
Location: Hiding under the M60
Posts: 13016

As you're a newbie, I won't share the full details as there are many of us who regard this as a security issue with these cars. Yes, I know other marques owner forums are less bothered about it, but that's how we are on here.

However, as you're clearly in a pickle I suggest try a non LR garage as it's not just Discovery owners who suffer this. .

Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer

... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms

4th Feb 2023 5:29 am

Adeboye@blueyonder.co.uk

Member Since: 03 Feb 2023
Location: chelmsford
Posts: 2

Thanks Dean. I understand the need for security. I will call round some local garages

4th Feb 2023 3:05 pm

RRH

Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 88

2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Barolo Black

Hi, I had a similar issue on Saturday when topping up the screenwash.. bonnet opened but wouldn't latch.

I fiddled with the release cable, and it latched, finally, but I'm a tad nervous about messing with it further in case it won't latch again if I get it open..

I need it for work so am being ultra cautious!

If you could PM me the method of getting in if it won't open I would be very grateful!

Thanks.

20th Nov 2023 12:00 pm

Hardware

Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
Location: Hiding under the M60
Posts: 13016

PM sent.

Been a while since I've had to send one ... wonder if a trigger for this is bonnets being opened to investigate the "strange white smoke coming from nearside wheel arch" ?

.

Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer

... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms

20th Nov 2023 12:28 pm

RRH

Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 88

Received.. thanks muchly

20th Nov 2023 12:33 pm

disco chris

Member Since: 25 Apr 2022
Location: London
Posts: 281

2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Buckingham Blue

Funny you mention that Dean... I had the white smoke from the wheel arch last weekend, anyone know was it is????? . .. . . just kidding

Please may you send through the procedure via PM? My bonnet catches have been causing issues lately, never quite to the extent that I've not managed to eventually close or open but it feels as though it's imminent.

Thanks in advance.

Chris

20th Nov 2023 1:22 pm

Hardware

Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
Location: Hiding under the M60
Posts: 13016

Done. .

Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer

... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms

20th Nov 2023 1:54 pm

disco chris

Member Since: 25 Apr 2022
Location: London
Posts: 281

Many thanks

20th Nov 2023 2:41 pm

HB

Member Since: 02 Oct 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3

Another request for a PM please - refilling washer water and had to slam the bonnet to get it to close, now no tension on the handle and bonnet won't open...

26th Nov 2023 10:57 am

Hardware

Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
Location: Hiding under the M60
Posts: 13016

Done. .

Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer

... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms

26th Nov 2023 11:07 am