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Worrying gearbox thump on my car today...
My 8 speed 2013 D4 lux is just a year old, and 25k miles. Today, it has been acting a bit strange. When driving along at a steady 30 mph, the car has been appearing to misfire, just a momentary hesitation every few seconds, not all the time.
The slow speed gear shifts have been less than smooth, and it was very keen to downshift when accelerating rather gently at motorway speeds.
Nearing home this afternoon, I coasted to an almost stop at a roundabout, but when I applied accelerator to move off, it gave a big thump as is moved off. It felt like someone had run into the back of me!
Off on holiday tomorrow, towing the tintent, so will definitely be keeping LRA phone number to hand!
Fingers crossed.
17th Apr 2014 6:51 pm
Thelo3
Member Since: 23 Feb 2011
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Sounds like yours is heading in the same direction as mine!
At least you got 25k out of yours D4 HSE Lux - Santorini, Privacy, RLD Protector
D3 Stornaway Grey - Gone but not forgotten.
17th Apr 2014 7:11 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
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Well, I hope not! At least yours is conclusively knackered.
I've just been to the local shops, filled with V-power and it seems fine again. I did put some normal derv in it this morning as my normal Shell station was closed. I am hoping it was just the gearbox adaption not liking my cheap derv.
By the way, I do hope you get a rapid resolution to your failure. Have you Pete@Landrover know? He will no doubt be interested, and keen to get you a quick and satisfactory outcome.
17th Apr 2014 7:19 pm
90dv
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Where you on holiday to?...so i can keep away!! "OIL" - 1990 200tdi Defender 90
17th Apr 2014 7:20 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
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Why? do I smell
Actually, will be pretty close to you Lake District, Coiniston to be precise. Are you LRA?
17th Apr 2014 7:22 pm
Thelo3
Member Since: 23 Feb 2011
Location: Nothamptonshire
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Thanks Gareth I hope it gets sorted too.
Do you have Pete's email address?
Dealer is being very proactive at the moment but the more I think about it the more distressed I am getting.
This is my first brand new Land Rover and I want it to feel special for a few weeks! At this rate I won't be able to drive it for a few weeks D4 HSE Lux - Santorini, Privacy, RLD Protector
D3 Stornaway Grey - Gone but not forgotten.
17th Apr 2014 7:23 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
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PM him and I am sure he will make sure you are looked after. He probably won't respond until after easter though.
17th Apr 2014 7:25 pm
Thelo3
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Thanks Gareth.
I hope your tank of V Power sorts the issue out.
If it's the Caravan Club site at Coniston you will love it it's great D4 HSE Lux - Santorini, Privacy, RLD Protector
D3 Stornaway Grey - Gone but not forgotten.
17th Apr 2014 7:28 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
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Yes, been a few times. Not since it was done up though. Looking forward to a few pints of 'Bluebird' tomorrow night in the village. Then climbing 'The Old Man' on Saturday, followed by a few more pints no doubt
17th Apr 2014 7:29 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Nice for all of you going on holiday. Stuck at home as have lunch on Easter Sunday booked with ILs.
17th Apr 2014 7:31 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
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Yes Del, but life is one big holiday for you. Gotta take the rough with the smooth you know...
17th Apr 2014 7:32 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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You might have a point but would happily swap a few days in the office for lunch with the ILs.
I am so dead if SWMBO reads this.
17th Apr 2014 7:34 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
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Sadly, the situation persists
I have towed the caravan up to the lakes and whilst it was fine when moving at speed, it was very lumpy and jerky when going slow. Still seems to be grabbing 1st gear when apply accelerator at very low speed.
I'm not going to let it ruin my holiday though, the car is still perfectly driveable, so will get it booked in when I get home.
19th Apr 2014 4:05 pm
Dave^
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Worth trying the "Ignition on/hold throttle on the floor for 30secs/etc" trick?
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Lake District, Coiniston to be precise. Are you LRA?
Gotta take the rough with the smooth you know...
