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Had the same symptoms described above and made about 10 trips to the dealer. Only difference is my check engine light never came on. Ended up being an engine vehicle speed sensor (less than $100).
Thanks,
wasko
I have recently decided to get rid of my '98 Explorer. I have had enough of the problems with the tires and the other issues etc... I went to the LR dealer and drove a base '00 w/6 disc CD and running boards ($33500)and loved it! The dealer here says the pricing on a base '01 is the same as the '00, but I cannot find any information on Edmunds with '01 pricing, info etc...
I would like to buy this vehicle, but my wife (the primary driver) wants to lease due to all of the problems she has heard about the vehicle. Does anyone have any info on the '01 or any web site where the info is available? Any help would be appreciated.
PS. My wife would rather get a Durango, but I cringe at the thought of a Chrysler vehicle in my driveway...
Thanks,
Steve
Also, this truck will be my fiance's primary vehicle. Does anyone have any saftey info. I know it may sound morbid but how do they hold up in accidents?
Thanks
http://www.landroverclub.net/Accidents/Wrecks.htm
I hope the link still works?
Regards, -Bob
http://www.landroverclub.net/HTML/Wrecks.htm
Sorry!!
Also, has anyone heard any talk of ever bringing over the Turbo diesel to the US in the Discovery?
Thanks
Roitan
You'll literally save houndreds if you buy the extention before the original expires.
When my 97 Disco slows and RPMs fall to 1500 (getting off highway) my transmission clicks-sometimes more loudly then others. I wouldn't quite call it a clunk but almost.
I think this is when it shifts down to 2nd and first from third gear. Is this normal and do others hear the same noises
A couple of weeks ago I was up on some logging trails and had forged a small pond on my way up into the mountains. After, a couple of hours I headed back down only find the small pond was now a small lake. I threw the disco into low and locked the diff and slowly headed acrossed. It plowed through and the water came up a little farther then anticipated!
Good fun and a great truck.
I bought my disco after spending a few weeks in Namibia in an old 110 style. Different rig but same ruggedness.
Buy now before those UAW idiots at Ford ruin them!
Brett
Checkout http://www.highwaysafety.org/vehicle_ratings/ce/mid_suvs/mid_suv.htm - has some great information for those worrying about crash tests, etc.
Thanks, wasko
i own a 96 Discovery and I had the same problem with the check engine light being on. ur light is on because the oxygen sensor might need to be replaced...........you can avoid taking ur Disco to the dealer because they will just charge u an arm and a leg. so instead go to ur local auto store and purchase 2 cans of catalytic converter cleaner and pour into ur gas tank. and run ur Disco nearly empty before refueling so in this way the catalytic converter cleaner u had poured in cycles throughout the whole vehicle. catalytic converter cleaner does the job cuz it also cleans out the oxygen sensors. this should avoid the costly trip to the dealer.
At 20K+ miles I have lost almost 50% of the inside tread - Land Rover does not recommend rotating tires ??? My tires are good year HP's
RLERNER, I have a '96 with the stock Michelins, mine are pretty much toast at 50k miles. They tend to scallop the inside edges for some bizarre reason... nobody can tell me. These are solid axles, ought to be no flex there. It's designed for a slight toe-out alignment in front but that ought not scallop them. Also I rotate mine front and back on the same side, making sure to get the pressures right after I move them: 38psi rear, 28psi front. It makes a big difference. My guess is it has to do with the full-time 4WD and differing tire speeds in corners. Friction against the road is all that forces the center diff to slip, and that may wear tires more than we'd expect. Maybe not.
Good luck all! I put in my light winter oil last night (5/50w Castrol Syntec) and boy is she happy this morning! Purrrrrrrrrrrr... Everyone stop and think: when did you change your swivels and diffs? It's about time, a long summer of playing may have some moisture in there. Oil's a lot cheaper than metal.
Regards, -Bob
Are these services in the book required to maintain warrenty?
My brakes were replace 10K ago only by previous owners dealer and have now started squealing when lightly applied. I plan to check and replace myself if necessesary, but this seems like such a short period of time to me. Is some noise normal?
To be honest I drive 95% paved unfortionatly but love it when it can get in the mountains. My stock Goodyears are wearing strange in the front and the rears still seem fine. They grab grooves in the road and pull the Disco around drasticaly at times.
What tires are best for my use?
thanks alot,
B
Hey, good to see you back on the forum! I thought the buzz in the radio was a Rover feature I don't have any check engine light, but I do get that electrical whine occasionally.
Just about to roll 69,000 on the '96 and she's getting ready for a MI winter. I'm hoping for a good winter full of snow and some long weekend trips to the cabin.
Thanks, wasko
I get that whine every few months, it's my built in timer (isn't it thoughtful of the boys at Solihull to give us a timer?!) that it's time to disassemble my fuse block and clean it again. If I let it go too long then electrical weirdness returns with a vengeance. Simple 15-minute job with a screwdriver and pencil eraser: take apart, clean all contacts, blow out residue, reassemble. Presto!
Oooooooooooo this reminds me of a joke I received once on the Web,
Q: "What's the difference between a wife and a mountain bike?"
A: If your mtn bike is whining you can fix it!
(ducking and running)
They actually seemed pretty stunned when they checked it out. Then they gave me a 2000 D-II loaner and sent me off. I just checked in and apparently a new transmission is on order. I still love the truck, but right now I'm just happy to be under warranty.
It is great
http://www.landroverclub.net/HTML/Wrecks.htm
Erikj: you're right, they should be surprised. The ZF is one tough transmission. The shop here has NEVER had one come back broken. Ever.
Good luck! -Bob
According to the Edmunds notes the SD has std leather and heated seats but no traction control or Hill Descent Control, while the Series II has cloth as standard, but comes with Traction Control. I would like both traction control and HDC. Any help/thoughts?
I can't remember whether the '99 SD model has TC or HDC, but I'm pretty sure previous models did not. I have a '99 brochure at home, and I'll check.
http://www.wowpages.com/roversnorth/wwwboard/w3bbrr.html
There are lots of Rover gents over there with decades of experience.
Good luck, -Bob
Joe
For maintenance and very light repairs, Haynes Manuals have always done a pretty good job. Checkout www.atlanticbritish.com or www.roversnorth.com. Also, if you're looking for detailed information on installing aftermarket parts (such as the Bilsteins), www.discoweb.org is a great place to start. Goto the Tech section and you'll see install instructions for shocks, tires, rock sliders, winches, CBs, trailer wiring, etc. Great site!
Thanks, wasko
Thinking of selling-
John
I'm new to the Discovery world.. I would like some feedback ( good and bad)on the 96 Discovery.
I found one here in Colorado Springs for about 20k
with 50k miles - it's SE7 ...
Is it expensive to fix these cars?
What kind of reliability am I looking at here?
What are some Known probles with these vehicles?
What kind of gas mileage should I expect?
Thanks for all inputs in advance!
Sincerely,
Newbee4.
ps. Trading in a '92 Jag SJ6 for it!
Thanks for all the information you confirmed what I thought was the case.
One thing that raises a red flag for me is the low mileage on ALL DISCOVERIES in the lot...I mean the one I am looking at has the highest..and that's only 51K...
It seems a bit suspicious that the mileage on these vehicles appears to be below the National Average...
If it was one or two I wouldn't be concerned but IT'S ALL OF THEM!
Thanks again for your response!
Newbee4 ...
Checkout www.lrx.com - do a search for 1996 Disco's and you'll see that the majority have low mileage. A few up in the 70's, but many are down in the 50's. Not sure quite how to explain that. One thought is that many are leased as weekend/second vehicles by wealthier folks and hence the low mileage. Mine was leased (3 years) prior to me buying it by the wife of a building contractor. She didn't work, so it served the minivan purpose. A 3 year lease and it only had 29,000 miles on it when I took ownership in 1998. That would mean she put about 9600 miles on it a year - very low.
Thanks, wasko
My dealer had told me come in with the warning lights lit if possible. So, one day I'm on my way to work when the warning lights came on. The low gas warning was already lit, but I skipped buying gas because that would mean turning off the truck and losing the TC/HDC warning lights. I went to the dealer and left the truck running and ran to get a tech. By the time I got someone out to see the warning lights, the truck ran out of gas and stalled. This of course lights ALL of the lights on the dash. Anyway, I left the truck at the dealer and luckily the problem occured during a test drive.
In any case, the ECU might be something that would cause all of the issues you are seeing. Having just had my whole transmission replaced, I know that LR will replace expensive parts under warranty once the dealer rules out other possibilities. Intermittent problems can be bears to resolve quickly. Good luck.
- Erik
The reason being people, still consider LR products is because, image, and pound-for-pound performance capabilities of these vechicles. LR vehicles far exceed that of MB, BMW, Lexus and the like,. and offer the greatest of snob-appeal.
Hence, if you are in the market for an SUV and you are considering a LR/RR - LEASE a new one, and do not buy a used one! Buying one will cost you a arm and a leg! Just do the standard 12k mileage allowance for 36 months, not 39 months, those extra three months will cost you!
I may be relocating to the Pacific Northwest. Any Rover fans out there in the Seattle/Tacoma area? If so, any good trails?
Thanks, wasko
thxs
Outstanding, I'll give Gord'n a call in January when I'm out there!
Just got our first 1/2" of snow here - wishing for about 6-8 more so I can head up north with the Rover and prowl around a bit.
Thanks, wasko
Thanks in Advance!
Art
I can be reached at tag3@westchestergov.com. Thanks
http://www.wowpages.com/roversnorth/wwwboard/w3bbrr.html
yet? Those guys will bend over backward to help.
Regards, -Bob