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  1. eric

    Engine Warning / Slipping Trans

    Hello, is there a dedicated transmission warning light in the dash or would any faults simply kick off the "service engine" light? I ask because I gave full gas from a standstill recently and I felt a half second lag along with what I would describe as underpowered slipping before the service...
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    Re-attaching fender flare

    So in looking over a few posts more people are asking about taking them off! Hoping you all can help me put one back on... I read a post or two about two sided tape?? Doesn't sound very robust, but if that's how it goes, can anyone post a link to the product I need? And any advice on how to...
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    Silblade Winter Wipers Lr121

    Original New In Box Silblade winter blades for 2004 Disco. Might fit others, pretty sure it does so just check before you buy... http://www.silblade.com/LR121-Land-Rover-Discovery-LR-BMW-5-Series_p_92.html Paypal only, I'll ship via UPS ground from zip 10011 so you can calculate the shipping...
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    Mystery Horn

    So my wife was away the truck last weekend ('04) and was awaken by the HORN going off on its own. Not the alarm, but the horn in continuous, solid tone. She tried arming/disarming the alarm to no avail. She entered the truck, hit the horn and it stopped - but not in the way you'd expect, it...
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    2008 Sport Supercharged Int Features?

    I've seen photos of the steering wheel that has 6 buttons on it, others where it has only 5. Does anyone know what these do and what option is extra (or not included) between these two variants? pics attached, thanks.
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    Tire Direction Rotation... put on backwards.

    So I'm checking my tire pressure and notice my rear tires are on "backwards!" The directional arrow is going the wrong way. This mechanical and literacy masterstroke done by my dealer at the last rotation and balance a month ago. Well naturally, I'm going to correct this, but my question is...
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    Bike Rack Suggestion for '04 Disco?

    Any recommendations? Looking for a simple, low-profile 2-bike rack. I bought the Thule T2 which is the new "style" of racks: it's hitch mounted, the bikes sit in cradles and it drops down to allow access to tailgate. Only problem, it does NEITHER with the '04 Disco's full size spare and...
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    How many inches in '04 cargo area with seat down?

    Stupid quick question, I'm not able to get to my truck & have to move something later. What's the length of the cargo area n inches (or cm) with the seat down? ('04 Disco.) Thanks!
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    When do you change brakes?

    I was just wondering about how many miles you'd change your pads out, or what I should look for as far as a quick inspection. I've got about 35000 miles on the truck, but it's 90 per cent highway driven. I hear a faint squeak if I inch it forward with a very light brake on. I've got no bad...
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    Dealer's had my truck for a month. Scam?? ('04 Disco)

    Call me paranoid, but I've read a lot of strange stuff here... My truck was in to have the heater core repaired. In the process they dented the rear end while out test driving it. "Supposedly" it was repaired 3 weeks ago, but as part of protocol they need to have it inspected by their...
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    Heater Core on '04... Reapair or Replace?

    So the temp is fluctuating like crazy in the cabin - driver's vents hot, passenger cold, then visa versa... I bring it in (still under warranty.) The dealer initially diagnoses the heater core as needing to be replaced. Then he calls back and says it just had some water (and air pockets) so...
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    Windshield Fluid Reservoir Replacement: '04 Disco

    How do you access the reservoir? From below, by removing the inner wheel well fender? (Or "fender liner"? I'm not sure of the exact name for it...) My truck was recently at the dealer to replace a cracked reservoir (this was their diagnosis since it was leaking) and when it was returned to me...
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    Fuel Injection Cleanining on '04 Disco?

    So my wife brought the truck back from the anual safety/emissions test... $100 to clean the fuel injection/filter. As a highway driver who ONLY uses 93 octane in a vehicle with 10,000 miles on it, my gut says she was ripped off by this clown. Thoughts?
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    Dealer ALWAYS overfills the oil... ('04 disco)

    Is it that they're in such a rush that they don't drain it properly? Every time I get it back the dipstick reads 1/2 inch to 1 inch above the FULL mark. What do you think 1 inch on the stick corresponds to in quarts?
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    Dealer Swapped Syn Oil for Reg. Says it's OK?!

    I've had Mobil1 Syn in my '04 disco from Day 1. On my 30,000 mile check up the service dept. put the wrong oil in. I've read COUNTLESS threads on how you cannot got from Syn to Mineral once you've changed. In acknowledging this oversight the dealer's agreed to flush and swap this regular stuff...
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    service schedule for '04 disco?

    Does anyone know the service schedule for the '04 disco? every so many months/miles? thanks!
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    '04 Owner looking for Pickup - what compares?

    So I want to buy a pickup truck, but my familiarity with options is nill. That's why I thought I'd post here, where I have some things to compare to... I like the power & torque of my '04 and consider low gear essential. Not too in need of plush options, but front and back seat are also...
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    Losing the ugly roof "tubes" on my '04

    How can I put some classic Disco "rails" on in place of those fat pipes? Plus - more important - How are you supposed to mount any kind of bike/ski/kayak rack up there with those things?
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    Dipstick / Oil Level Question

    So I go in for a scheduled tuneup & oil change and the truck ('04) comes back with the oil level reading 1/4 inch over the "full" mark on the dipstick. I have them drain some out, they do, & when I read it cold again it's the same! I call their senior service guy who says that 1 inch equals...