Search results

Right, so this is completely wrong. A differential is designed to distribute power to the wheels that need it (i.e. turning a corner where the 4 wheels of your car need to turn at different speeds). A permanent 4WD system requires a centre differential as the front and rear axles need to spin...

I've just had the same problem with the 'clunk'. The cause was a problem with the transfer case. I've had it re-built and so far the problem has not come back......but I've only had the car back for two days

Re: "M" and "S" light illuminated while driving (trans electrical fault), what to do? I'm glad the battery swap worked! The other cause of the M&S lights is water getting in the auto transmission sensor that lives on top of the transmission. I've had it happen twice (the last time being 2 weeks...

The newer sensors are much, much better. From what I understand they are a one piece unit, rather than the old individual, pluggable components. Basically, less joins = less points of failure. I've had all my ABS sensors replaced and haven't had a single problem since.

There's a great guy here in Australia who makes a ripper camp kitchen. Holds everything, opens out in seconds. I've got the 100 model and I made my own table. Here's the link; http://www.drifta.com.au/prodd100200300.php

Thanks, that link was interesting. I've had to postpone this project as work has intervened, but I hope to get back to it soon.

Hi All. I have a basic 5 seat 2004 Disco that I want to install a GPS unit. As I don't have any sunroof controls, the roof console has a blank that looks like it might be the perfect size for GPS screen. Has anyone tried installing a unit here, and is there a trick to removing the blank? I've...

Hmm, interesting. The LR3 uses the ABS to make the Hill Descent Control feature work, but I was under the impression that once your speed got low enough, jumping on the brake would cause the wheels to lock. I assume you have an LR3 which is how you know about the problem? Now if Land Rover...

Why would you want to turn the ABS and electronic traction aids off? They are what makes the LR3 (Discovery 3 over here) such an unbelievable off-road vehicle.

Ah, yes..other than North America (and a few selected markets) the CDL came back with the 2003, twin-pocket headlight Discos.

Sorry. I was a year out with the D2 (and loss of factory CDL) - Whoops. Luckily I waited until 2003/4 to buy my Disco 2 and had the factory CDL. Strangely enough the return of the CDL in 2003/4 wasn't worldwide. I had an 03/04 Disco 2 in Malaysia and it still didn't have the factory CDL...

I know this could be a ridiculously basic answer, but if your Disco is a 1998, then that probably makes it a Series 2 which removed the ability to lock the centre diff from inside the car - only shift from high to low. LR's thoughts at the time were that traction control would be enough and you...

I have on 04 and had the same problem. Turned out it was the auto selector sensor had failed due to air-con drain dripping on it constantly. The dealer replaced the switch and repositioned the drain hose so it didn't drip on sensor. Problem fixed and has never come back.

I'm sure there is a mode the dealer can turn on for you that lets you have the car running and lock the car with the other remote. From what I heard, it is a setting designed for extremely cold climates so the car can be turned on to heat up while you wait inside in the warmth, and you can lock...

it happened on the Birdsville Track in Australia, just south of Mungarannie.

Hey I know it's not a technical issue, but check out this camel attacking my Disco. The noise of it thumping away at my roof rack was quite disconcerting, and it tried to take a bite out of my CB aerial.

The Simpson Desert trip from Birdsville to Batten Hill was around 700km (435 miles), but it took 3 days of driving to get from Sydney to the Flinders Ranges, 4 days in and around the Flinders Ranges, 2 days to get from the Flinders to Birdsville to start the desert portion of the trip. From the...

Something happened to the link when posted, try this one; http://web.mac.com/gavanswift/iWeb/LR_Aventures/Simpson%20Desert.html

Recently I made a couple of posts regarding my preparation for a trip across the Simpson Desert, and the replies I received were most welcolme and helpful. I've now completed my trek and I've posted some photos from the trip at the address below...

...oh and the BFG AT 245/70's I've purchased are of a Light Truck construction.