2003 Disco Heater Problems Log Out | Topics | Search
Moderators | Register | Edit Profile

DiscoWeb Bulletin Board » Message Archives » 2003 Archives - Discovery Technical » Archive through November 12, 2003 » 2003 Disco Heater Problems « Previous Next »

Author Message
 

Wm. A. Lee Clarke III (Walc)
New Member
Username: Walc

Post Number: 1
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Tuesday, November 04, 2003 - 05:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

The a/c in my 2003 Disco works great. However, the heater and defroster blow lukewarm or cool air.
Yesterday, the dealer adjusted the servo linkage and said the problem was fixed. It isn't.
I'm taking it back tomorrow.
Any tips?
TIA.
 

Jamil Abbasy (Jamooche)
Member
Username: Jamooche

Post Number: 151
Registered: 05-2003
Posted on Tuesday, November 04, 2003 - 06:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Do you mean the heater doesn't work? Or are you talking when you turn it off? My 99 Disco II is always slightly blowing a bit even when I turn everything off.

Jamil
 

Wm. A. Lee Clarke III (Walc)
New Member
Username: Walc

Post Number: 2
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Tuesday, November 04, 2003 - 07:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I mean that the heater and defroster blow almost cold air; not hot.
 

Chris Browne (Chris_browne)
Senior Member
Username: Chris_browne

Post Number: 413
Registered: 02-2003
Posted on Tuesday, November 04, 2003 - 07:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Have you checked the level of coolant in the expansion tank? Low levels reduce efficiency
 

Wm. A. Lee Clarke III (Walc)
New Member
Username: Walc

Post Number: 3
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Tuesday, November 04, 2003 - 07:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Chris,
Yes I did.
Coolant level is normal.
 

Wm. A. Lee Clarke III (Walc)
New Member
Username: Walc

Post Number: 4
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Wednesday, November 05, 2003 - 03:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Dealer says heater baffles are sticking and they need to keep the Disco for a couple of days.
They gave us a 2003 Freelander HSE, as a loaner. We can't complain about that.
 

Wm. A. Lee Clarke III (Walc)
New Member
Username: Walc

Post Number: 5
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Friday, November 07, 2003 - 11:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Dealer now says heater core is defective and they have ordered a new one.
The more I drive the loaner Freelander, the less I'm impressed.
It's slow, heavy, small and the fit and finish are poor. It reminds me of pre-Ford Jaguars. It looks good until it quickly starts falling apart.

Topics | Last Day | Last Week | Tree View | Search | User List | Help/Instructions | Program Credits Administration