Member Since: 15 Sep 2022
Location: Bracknell
Posts: 3
Suspension issue
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Hi. Im Looking for help with my 2008 discovery 3. 2.7 diesel automatic.
I had a problem starting it the other morning, it was -8 deg and I know the glow plugs need replacing. Anyway after about 4 turns on the key it was trying to start, And on the next there was a load bang from the front of the car which af the time I thought was a backfire. On the next turn the engine
fired up and ran, but I quickly realised that I had a suspension issue, the suspension had dropped all the way down and its now showing 3 warning lights on the dash.
The low gear range warning light is flashing and the Dynamic Stability Control and Brake Sytems warning lights are both on. I'm hoping someone may have some suggestions as to what the problem could be.
29th Jan 2023 4:19 pm
Kilovolt
Member Since: 29 Jun 2015
Location: South Derbyshire
Posts: 1020
Standby for the usual answer to a myriad of faults
A) If you have cranked that engine 4 times at minus 8 then an immediate suspect is low battery voltage (often leads to a bunch of spurious alarms) and ......
B) A code reader is your friend. Read the codes and make an informed approach - it is simply to time-consuming and expensive to guess what 'might' be wrong.
For me, I would start with a fully charged battery and depending on how long that has been on, a new one is going to cost you around £100 (search for a new battery to get a guide on where to buy on here).
Good luck "Track day running - Don't put your foot back on the accelerator until your absolutely sure you don't have to take it off again"
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29th Jan 2023 5:45 pm
Fatboy2365
Member Since: 15 Sep 2022
Location: Bracknell
Posts: 3
Thanks kilavolt, for your reply.
The battery is not that old and I have charged it just to make sure that wasn't an issue.
I have a tough pad and am currently looking at diagnostic software to load on to it. I have already been advised to get a diagnostic package the includes the engineering mode do that I can recode and program units with it. Ic you or anyone can recommend a sensibly priced software package that would be appreciated.
29th Jan 2023 6:39 pm
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4146
I kept mine on a trickle charger when the temperature dropped really low (-13 up here), got the same messages but they cleared once the car started running (and have not returned). Welcome to owning a Disco
Highly recommend the IID tool by GAP.. designed for LR vehicles and offers more than most on the market.I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
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29th Jan 2023 10:24 pm
Fatboy2365
Member Since: 15 Sep 2022
Location: Bracknell
Posts: 3
Thanks, nigethecat16 for your reply.
Unfortunately I've charged the battery and had the vehicle running with no results
29th Jan 2023 10:48 pm
riverblanche
Member Since: 31 Aug 2010
Location: retford'ish
Posts: 2210
Hi,
agree with above ^ you need to get the diagnostics and any stored codes to see if there is a real issue (suspension issue )
or your car did just not like being out in the cold, if you are happy with the battery then you will just be guessing, as for which one to go for I went the IId route like many others and have been very happy.
it does not have to be linked to your car to read the fault codes.
Member Since: 27 Dec 2022
Location: aneby
Posts: 115
Blimey! every other thread here is about suspension failure!! the D3 is a great car and drive and I just wonder if its not worthwhile removing these suspension type and replace it with ordinary suspension of really good quality!
I know somebody who did just that and when driving it wasnt all that much difference! not cheap but still, saves you from trouble, getting stranded and all that!
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