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sarumlight

Member Since: 07 Nov 2008
Location: Off the Plain
Posts: 1590

2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Tonga Green

Hi Dunc,

Can't see how a sensor could cause the vibration. Have you checked the wheel bearings - that could upset the wheel speed sensor enough to throw a DSC error message.

Just a thought. At least with used prices on the up it'll still be worth more than the repair - especially in a proper Land Rover colour

David

22nd Sep 2009 12:18 am

DiscoDunc

Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390

2010 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Aintree Green

ive had a front left wheel bearing changed and the two rear hubs have been off to replace the diff/halfshaft oil seal. Any of these could have disturbed a sensor - especially if it was on its way out anyway. But the wheel bearing was changed up in Scotland and ive driven home etc since without the errors coming up

Interestingly though the error messages dont occur if i am just pottering around. drove around yesterday at no more than 40mph and went down some rutted off road lanes and all was fine. it wasnt until i got back on the motorway that the error messages started.. So could be wheel speed related rather than suspension..

Ive also got a LOUD clunking noise from the rear suspension, but only when off road - could the rear stabiliser bushes.

Oh and I think I need to respray the LHS of the car. Again...

Duncan
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22nd Sep 2009 8:33 am

DiscoDunc

Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390

update :

the dealer has had the car in today and looking at the front LHS wheel (the one that I had the bearing changed two weeks ago) - it looks like the muppet that fitted it (Munros of Oban) had reftitted the caliper and twisted it 360 degrees resulting in all the cable and brake pipes getting twisted. as the wheel speed pickup is in the caliper this could be causing the dodgy messages. Dealer is going to fit it properly and then retest. some of the error messages coming up they havnt seen before

This is going to cost me a fortune

Duncan
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28th Sep 2009 5:11 pm

Stu

Member Since: 08 Feb 2009
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 2423

2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi Silver

Dunc,

Assuming this is out of warranty - hence the cost to you. Shouldn't Munros of Oban be paying for it? It would certainly be worth a phone call. If you don't get the result you need then maybe your dealer can contact land rover on your behalf and see if they can stick some pressure on Munros to pay. Failing that how did you pay for it? Credit Card insurance? D3 HSE MY05 Auto

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28th Sep 2009 5:33 pm

DiscoDunc

Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390

i paid for it by debit card. fitting was only Â£60...

its not clear if thats the problem, but i cant see me getting any money off them to cover the dealer costs etc.

and too think i said how good they were in the dealership feedback forum

hey ho..... Duncan
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D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
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28th Sep 2009 5:41 pm

DiscoDunc

Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390

Looks like it could be a steering wheel sensor. apparently they are on back order

, but they've managed to locate one in cardiff so have sent a man-in-a-van to collect. should get car back tomorrow - hope that fixes it..

I'm dreading the bill

Duncan
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FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
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29th Sep 2009 2:04 pm

DiscoDunc

Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390

all sorted (allegedly). I'll find out tomorrow when I get back home and road test the D3

it was a Steering Wheel Angle Sensor - and No, LR extended warranty wouldnt pay up. I dont know why i bought the LR Select warranty. ive had a few problems ie, wheel bearing, rear diff halfshaft oil seals and now this, and LR extended warranty wont pay for anything

- what a waste of money.

I also have to let Munros of Oban off the hook a bit, but the twisted cable "could have contributed to the problem" Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide

30th Sep 2009 11:41 am