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PBob
Member Since: 11 Feb 2007
Location: Mudgee NSW
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Did I see somewhere that there has been a problem with the leather on steering wheels? Mine has a rough area appeared at the "ten past two" position. It is about 8-10cm long and is rough or a bit ripply to touch. The rest of the wheel is fine and the leather is not lifting anywhere. 2006 HSE TDV6 Bonatti Grey, ECB bull bar, tropical roof, LG Next G car kit, Tom Tom GPS, UHF, Mitchell Bros tow bar, Kimberley Kamper Limited Edition camper trailer and 23 foot Haines Signature half cabin (Towed separately!)
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 1st Jan 2008 5:12 am |
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DiscoAtom
Member Since: 28 Sep 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 142
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There have been several posts on this "sticky Steering wheel" problem. Most have had the wheel replaced under warranty. I noticed mine having that problem after it came back from it's scheduled service. I will bring it to the dealers attention on the next service. '06 Disco 3 TDV6 SE Buckingham Blue
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| 1st Jan 2008 5:34 am |
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Neil Pettersen
Member Since: 23 Nov 2007
Location: Cutting the grass
Posts: 1254
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Hi PBob,
Kenso recently posted on his experience on this one #226260
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| 1st Jan 2008 6:41 am |
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PBob
Member Since: 11 Feb 2007
Location: Mudgee NSW
Posts: 167
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Thanks men, I'll add it to a little list for the stealer when we next visit. This won't be for a little while, but I'll keep all posted when it happens. 2006 HSE TDV6 Bonatti Grey, ECB bull bar, tropical roof, LG Next G car kit, Tom Tom GPS, UHF, Mitchell Bros tow bar, Kimberley Kamper Limited Edition camper trailer and 23 foot Haines Signature half cabin (Towed separately!)
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| 1st Jan 2008 7:23 am |
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discomaniac
Member Since: 14 Aug 2006
Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD
Posts: 37
 
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Had this same problem. Just mentioned it in passing to the dealer. New Steering wheel was installed 3 days later.
No Problems now.  Discomaniac
D4 SDV6 HSE MY11 Fuji White
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| 2nd Jan 2008 11:08 am |
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bashir
Member Since: 04 Jan 2005
Location: Huon Valley, Tasmania
Posts: 154
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same problem here with a worn out patch ... dealer replaced it under warranty 2009 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE
1985 LR 110 County 3.5 V8
(what options?!)
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| 11th Jan 2008 3:23 am |
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PCH
Member Since: 12 Jan 2005
Location: Anywhere but work
Posts: 812
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Ditto here as well.
Replaced under warranty. It did take a second ask to get it replaced though.
Chris 2011 Discovery 4 (MY12) SDV6 HSE with General Grabber AT's, Traxide Aux Battery system, custom rear drawers and Autosafe half height cargo barrier
Gone - 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
ARB Bull Bar, Warn 9.5XP Winch, IPF D/Lights, Cooper STT's, LR Raised Air Intake, Traxide aux battery system, custom drawers and half height Autosafe cargo barrier, Mitchell Bros 4x4 tow hitch
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| 11th Jan 2008 3:47 am |
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stevo
Member Since: 25 Apr 2006
Location: north queensland
Posts: 107
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I had mine replaced and the dealer said to keep an eye on the airbag cover on the wheel as well and also the cover of the box between the front seats. Disco 4 Sept 09
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| 1st Feb 2008 1:10 pm |
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PBob
Member Since: 11 Feb 2007
Location: Mudgee NSW
Posts: 167
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My replacement has been ordered, plus new steering ball joints. The wheel is definetly a known problem to L/R. I thought I may have had a mini fight to get mine changed, but was wrong. 2006 HSE TDV6 Bonatti Grey, ECB bull bar, tropical roof, LG Next G car kit, Tom Tom GPS, UHF, Mitchell Bros tow bar, Kimberley Kamper Limited Edition camper trailer and 23 foot Haines Signature half cabin (Towed separately!)
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| 1st Feb 2008 8:41 pm |
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Furymax
Member Since: 15 Nov 2007
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 8
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The leather in the middle of my steering wheel (airbag/horn area) is peeling backwards from the top. I mentioned it to the dealer to have it replaced.
Was told that it is a known fault, but would not be replaced until a permanant fix has been manufactured. Apparently a lot of steering wheels have been replaced and then the fault happens again a short time later.
If you have had it replaced keep your eye on it because it may happen again !!
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| 5th Mar 2008 11:26 am |
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mobyone
Member Since: 23 Dec 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 394
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Had my steering wheel air bag module replaced about a year ago because it was peeling back from the top. New one was fine until I noticed yesterday that it appears to be doing the same thing again. My warranty runs out in Nov, so hopefully get it changed before then, but what do we do after that?  What's the point.... it all comes out in the wash anyway!
85 Range Rover
01 Disco Series II
05 D3 V6SE, Bonatti Grey, 19"alloys
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| 5th Mar 2008 8:52 pm |
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caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
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mobyone wrote:Had my steering wheel air bag module replaced about a year ago because it was peeling back from the top. New one was fine until I noticed yesterday that it appears to be doing the same thing again. My warranty runs out in Nov, so hopefully get it changed before then, but what do we do after that?
Make sure it is noted as an un resolved fault so they will replace when there is a permanant fix?
My wheel has started to get sticky, ten past two again. Dealer will order a new 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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| 5th Mar 2008 9:56 pm |
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PBob
Member Since: 11 Feb 2007
Location: Mudgee NSW
Posts: 167
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Caver, Thats exactly where mine is crook as well. I have been waiting two months for parts for warranty issues - something hasn't turned up (supposed to be on back order). There are steering joints, steering wheel and water bottle issues. 2006 HSE TDV6 Bonatti Grey, ECB bull bar, tropical roof, LG Next G car kit, Tom Tom GPS, UHF, Mitchell Bros tow bar, Kimberley Kamper Limited Edition camper trailer and 23 foot Haines Signature half cabin (Towed separately!)
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| 5th Mar 2008 11:01 pm |
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lr1
Member Since: 09 Nov 2005
Location: Crash and Burn
Posts: 156
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Had to have my steering wheel replaced under warranty for same problem.
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| 6th Mar 2008 12:23 am |
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simon_arch1
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: Melbourne Australia
Posts: 502
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hmmm - after only 18 months, I've also got a rough patch appearing at around 11 oclock...
Glad to hear that it's a recognised problem - so will be looking for warranty replacement at next service too...
Simon D3 - Buckingham Blue, SE, TDV6, 06 model; chipped; underbody armour; Mickey Thompson ATZ 275/65-18 AND MAXXIS Bighorn muddies; rear wheel carrier from 4x4intelligence.com; iPOD aux connection! GME 3200 UHF - aerial mounted on wheel carrier  ; LR roof rails/cross bars; Autosafe cargo barrier, Safari Snorkel; Traxide - aux battery; ARB bull bar with Tigerz11 winch; Lightforce 240 XGT driving lights (mitchell bros tow hitch to come)
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| 6th Mar 2008 1:04 am |
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