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GregV
Member Since: 03 Dec 2009
Location: South West
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Disco warranty expires on the 7/1 so had it booked in for a final inspection on the 5/1. In Perth on the 4th shopping and on goes the suspension warning light - had access height only.
Next day at the stealer thay checked all - all good, but couldn't locate suspension fault - suggesting it may be something I had installed ie dual batttery, Ipod connect ... but no it was the compressor had siezed and blown a 60 amp fuse.
All was replaced that day (all credit to the dealer) and now works well.
I'm concerned though that it may have broken out in the sticks and while it was still driveable it is a worry! The D3 has just done 60k nearly all blacktop work - so is the compressor up to it?
GregV 06 SE, long range tank, Mitchell Bros hitch, dual Kaymar spare wheel carriers, Traxside dual batteries,
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 7th Jan 2010 7:43 am |
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jonesy63
Member Since: 17 Oct 2006
Location: Didn't we have a lovely time, the day we went to ...
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Hi Greg - welcome!
I hope you have bought extended warranty. I have an Allianz policy - good for 3 more years or 60,000km. Pretty cheap too - considering the price of repairs.
Regarding getting stuck in the sticks - it's all part of the adventure!  
Cheers,
Rob
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| 7th Jan 2010 10:08 am |
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heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054
 
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Some of the earlier 2006's had compressor issues . Mine was replaced fairly soon after new and was OK from then onwards
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| 7th Jan 2010 12:38 pm |
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Jamo
Member Since: 18 Jan 2006
Location: Esperance, Western Australia
Posts: 1170
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GregV wrote:couldn't locate suspension fault - suggesting it may be something I had installed ie dual batttery, Ipod connect ... but no it was the compressor had siezed and blown a 60 amp fuse.
Same thing happened to me. A certain south of the river dealer also suggested it was something I had installed 
Another time, when I asked them to find the rattle that was coming from the left rear wheel, they told me...wait for it... it was the strap hanging from the winch hook at the front flapping around 
I bought the stabliliser bar bush spacers, put them under the rear bushes and no more rattle.
My three year old has better fault finding abilities. Have a nice day!
2010 Cayenne Diesel with PASM & Off Road Pkg
2005 HSE D3 (Sold)
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| 7th Jan 2010 3:28 pm |
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GregV
Member Since: 03 Dec 2009
Location: South West
Posts: 18
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I have taken out the extra warranty - so feeling pretty secure.
Does anyone know if the 'new' compressors are better than the original?
Also did the suspension survey on this site.
I'll have to find a three year old to assist any future problems!
GregV 06 SE, long range tank, Mitchell Bros hitch, dual Kaymar spare wheel carriers, Traxside dual batteries,
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| 8th Jan 2010 7:53 am |
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away
Member Since: 18 Nov 2006
Location: Cossack
Posts: 111
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I had the compressor changed at about the same number of Km as yours. I am informed that the new comp is superior to the original. Now for the bad news.....
As Jamo implied, the two stealers in Perth aren't worth a pinch of goat poo when it comes to diagnosing problems. I have resolved to drive my Disco (if it is driveable) to Alice Springs for repairs if and when necessary. At least they are trained, are straight talkers and don't make BS excuses about parts taking x or y days to get here. Land Rover parts are shipped Australia wide - overnight!
Cheers
Russ D4: Expedition Rack, 104 Litre Long Range Tank, Raised Air Intake
D3: Every bloomin' thing but the kitchen sink
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| 11th Jan 2010 11:28 am |
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norto
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: batemans bay
Posts: 1605
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Now thats a blatant plug Pete
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| 11th Jan 2010 11:31 am |
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away
Member Since: 18 Nov 2006
Location: Cossack
Posts: 111
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Actually, Norto, I prefer to look at it as a blatant "unplug" for the Perth Stealers.
Cheers
Russ D4: Expedition Rack, 104 Litre Long Range Tank, Raised Air Intake
D3: Every bloomin' thing but the kitchen sink
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| 11th Jan 2010 11:54 am |
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GregV
Member Since: 03 Dec 2009
Location: South West
Posts: 18
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All's well with new compressor but now makes small "chiffing' noises - as if air tank is full and bleading off excess air. Didn't do this prior - apart from normal noise when lowering.
Is this ok? 06 SE, long range tank, Mitchell Bros hitch, dual Kaymar spare wheel carriers, Traxside dual batteries,
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| 11th Jan 2010 2:10 pm |
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away
Member Since: 18 Nov 2006
Location: Cossack
Posts: 111
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It will make those noises if you are outside the vehicle and have left any of the doors open.
Cheers
Russ D4: Expedition Rack, 104 Litre Long Range Tank, Raised Air Intake
D3: Every bloomin' thing but the kitchen sink
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| 11th Jan 2010 9:09 pm |
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norto
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: batemans bay
Posts: 1605
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away wrote:Actually, Norto, I prefer to look at it as a blatant "unplug" for the Perth Stealers.
Cheers
Russ
TDMP was very impressed with the service he got at Alice 
We are still waiting on a call back from LR Assist. Pete
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| 12th Jan 2010 4:33 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
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Met a woman at the dog park whose husband works for LR in the franchise department. Previous incumbant closed down the dealerships. He is now trying to get service centres that can do warranty repairs set up separate from the dealers.
I think Land Rover Spares in MacKay is one. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| 12th Jan 2010 5:36 am |
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BlackPerth2
Member Since: 09 Apr 2009
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 63
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My D3 is a May 2006 build - am In in the "danger" range for compressor going "boing" ? I have the extended warranty (phew!)
cheers 2006 SE TDV6 with G4 Options ("A" Bar, Driving lights, expedition rack, ladder; fr & r light guards, side steps, G4 logos) door moulds; plus Long Ranger 115L sub-tank; OL rear wheel carrier; OL rear drawer system; Kenwood / Garmin Satellite Nav/bluetooth/iPod/rear camera/DVD); LR roof mounted DVD; GME 3440 UHF; Tyre Dog tyre monitoring system; Optima Yellow second battery and Traxide dual battery management system; Mitchell Bro's tow hitch;
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| 12th Jan 2010 5:54 am |
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