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Question: Max RPM of Disco 3 2006 2.7D
Hi,
I've had several "Engine System Failure" warning come up & on occasion, the car has gone into "Limp Home Mode"
After switching off, the (I>) extinguishes and normal throttle is resumed but after approx. 10mins driving (not hard acceleration) the "Engine System Failure" returns. Normal throttle response. If I put my foot down, "Limp Home Mode" re engages.
Called RAC and they cleared several old fault codes inc Height Sensors but the same symptoms return.
I note at stand still, I can only rev the engine to 4600rpm. This seems a little low. RAC said it could be that the turbo is on the way out (220,000 on the clock) "Engine System Failure" does not appear if stood still & revved to maximum.
Any pointers chaps as I think the body shell has to be lifted to replace the turbo. Is that correct?
Many thanks
20th Aug 2017 2:51 pm
Pete K
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need the engine fault codes really. to know.
You could try oiling the turbo rod if you wanted.
20th Aug 2017 2:54 pm
grillphil
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Cheers Pete. Might call RAC again & take pictures of the codes.
Oil turbo rod. Is that easy & a DIY job?
20th Aug 2017 3:43 pm
Pete K
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yes its diy if you have a decent car jack
a coat metal hanger
you go in thru the wheel arch
search on here
maybe called turbo actuator rod
20th Aug 2017 4:29 pm
grillphil
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Many thanks. I'll have a read up.
20th Aug 2017 5:11 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Daft question from a non techie, with the faults being thrown up and no access to codes, is it wise to be revving the engine to the max?
Just a thought.
20th Aug 2017 5:16 pm
tayaste
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You're gonna have to stop calling yourself a non-techie soon Del ... you're the current 12v battery, BT IID and Disco3 strip down guru at the mo
20th Aug 2017 5:19 pm
tayaste
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And vino connoisseur
20th Aug 2017 5:22 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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And D4 is sitting outside half stripped ready for 2nd battery installation. Just cursing I forgot the DMM so can't investigate aux socket relay pinouts.
Re vino, just about to start the 2nd bottle, SWMBO's turn. If she's lurking.
20th Aug 2017 5:25 pm
grillphil
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I'm old school! Always given a quick bit of welly in the past without any problems. Perhaps I've been lucky👍
20th Aug 2017 5:41 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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I'm probably over-cautious.
20th Aug 2017 5:44 pm
D&G
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Over cautious he says.
Just how far did you drive one of the most unreliable car brands around the back end of no where? An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
20th Aug 2017 6:41 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Good point, well made.
You should see what I've got planned for 2018.
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20th Aug 2017 6:46 pm
D&G
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Looking forward to it. Will we get some teasers like on the telly?An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” ― Millard Fillmore
2006 Disco 3
Gas Gas 300ec / Gas Gas tx249 / Bandit 1250
XR 650r / Pajero 2.8 Lifted and Safari Snorkel-gone.
20th Aug 2017 6:47 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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No teasers, treat em mean = keep em keen. Until the trip starts it's all just planning, pins moving on a map.
Though hopefully off to Verdun area end Sept to hike over some WW1 battlefields.
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