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I know the screacking!
I can recommend to change the thin metalplates each side of the pads or simpler: Get some copper paste and use your finger and put a few points on the shining side of the brake disk.
That should take care of it immediately. The first tip will make it pemanent.
Good luck
Try googling for it
good luck!
When I put the P2539 code into RepairSolutions database, it took me to the Land Rover technical information (for $9.99) and the dealer specs say I have a possible Trickle Valve leak.
Does anyone know if I'm looking at a $3,000 plus repair job?
Whenever our regular mechanic can't fix something, I always figure it's an expensive job.
I would have cleaned the car with pressurised water underneath. Then hook up with a 12 volt booster and see if you can get it working
The clicking is probably from the alarm wiring/security, because that is situated partly behind /undeneath the glovebox,
I do not understand why thr battery should be flat, but if you used the winch repeatedly without running the engine and having a short drive after wards...
But it is easy checking the battery. Put on the headlights and start (try) if the lights dissapear Ok then your battery is flat.
goos luck
On the tech-oriented LR boards your problem is known as "The Three Amigos" . The issue has a number of causes. Many Disco owners simply have the dealer reset the lights and they will stay off for a year or more. In other cases a more elaborate fix is required. Here's a helpful article concerning the problem.
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Ryan
Where in the world is your abode?
Copper paste is used quite extensively used Here is what is said:
PRODUcTINFO
"Renolit copper pasteHigh temperature copper anti-seize paste.Lubricates up to 1100C.For the assembly and disassembly of threads, linkages, brakes etc.
High temperature copper anti-seize paste"
Try googling for it and I am sure You can find it.
Good luck!
And hope your Christmas was fine and that 2008 will be THE year for you and yours.
Any idea what this might be?
Thanks in advance for your help!
David
Can anyone offer a little advice on finding Rover Service in the greater Myrtle Beach area?
We'd like to find a reliable garage, other than a dealer, someplace in the vicinity.
Thanks in advance.
Alan Roseman
I took the car to the Firestone service dept and when they told me:
the the water pump is going bad,
the timing cover needs to be replaced,
both upper and lower radiator hose need to be replaced, as well as the alternator drive belt and pinion shaft seal!!!!
I got scared and I didn't trust them! What would you suggest? Anything allarming that I should take care or have someone look at? Anything easy anought for me to do?..considering..I m a girl and not a mechanic?! Thank you so much for your help.
I would definitely take your Disco to another mechanic. I'm doubtful that the timing cover would need replacing; perhaps remove & reseal, but not replace. I bought a '99 Disco II about 18 months ago with 79K miles - it had big oil leaks. I paid a local mechanic $3K for an engine rebuild which took care of that and a bunch of other nasty's. Drive belts and hoses are normal maintenance.
Your cooling hoses will probably need to be replaced, or possibly the upper deicer hoses or connector. The seal under the connector went bad on my Disco. If the truck is running cool (in the middle) of the temperature gauge, then I am not sure why they are saying your water pump is bad ( that is strange that they recomended that unless something is broken I am not aware of).
As far as the oil, it is common for the valve cover gaskets to go bad and leak oil. You can put that off for awhile so long as you check your oil and add some as necessary. To change those gaskets is expensive running around $500-$600 at the dealer. Please be aware that if the oil leak gets too bad, it can possibly cause problems with the O2 sensor and or wiring if it drips on top enough to penetrate.
My Land Rover dealer is running a 15% off special here in Orlando, so you might want your LR dealer to take a peak at yours and give you an estimate. They only have 4 models to deal with, so they are usually right on the money. You might want to take it in for an oil change at the dealer and then ask them to check out problems while it is there.
As far as the belt, it is a one piece serpentine belt that runs to everything and it will depend on the last time it was changed (if ever). If it hasn't ever been changed then you are overdue at 5+ years.
Good Luck!
Thanks again.
1. I found that the oil didn't even register on the dip stick when I first checked. Don't know what to look for other than a puddle of oil..
2. Rear door handle gets stuck in the up position which makes it so you can't open the door.
3. The famous Three Amigos. We've gotten the amber lights for TC, ABS, down hill DC a few times now. While driving and while sitting at a light. They go away with a restart of the disco. But, not sure where to go from here. From what I've read. Its going to either be a cheap fix or more than likely an expensive fix.
I actually have a good reliable mechanic who works on my Rover...and he lets me buy parts for him to work..That's the best way to go as you'll realize Land Rover Parts and labor are pretty expensive and a dealership is going to empty your pockets!
Look on line for a new handle or whatever piece you need and find an honest mechanic and you're good to go.
Have U tried that?
I rang L.Rover dealer and they told me it was a Computer error. To fix this -
Take the key out from ignition, get out of the car, close the door. Count to ten.
Go back in the car and the problem is fixes as the Computer has re-set itself.
I am almost 200 miles from the closest LandRover dealership.
Can anyone tell me how to fix this problem??
Thank you. :confuse:
I'm *very* surprised that replacing the brake switch didn't remedy the problem. The symptoms you describe (no bake lights, car stuck in park) are almost always caused by a faulty brake switch. Could the replacement switch be broken or incorrectly installed? Before the new switch was installed, did it seem to work? I always give any switch a couple of clicks, just to make sure it feels like it's working.
On my 2000 Disco this switch is located behind the brake pedal. I assume it's the same on the 2003. You might try removing the brake switch and reinstalling it, just to make sure it's correctly seated and the wire bundle is connected.
Good luck.