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    steam out of the heater vents on dash

    heater matrix leaking , go with that had the same problem on a car before like a steam room within minute.
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    Discovery TD5 Series II Automatic

    I had the same thing happen to me ,got engineer out and put computer on and he sad the battery voltage had drop below a certain level and that is the warning it gives . had a new battery fitted being ok since .
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    discovery td5 missing

    hi Ultra150 my td5 now in landrover for inspection as i have rejected the bloddy thing. Will find out hopefully tuesday wednesday.what is going to happen ,landrover to repair or money back. will let you know the outcome if it gets repaired.
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    discovery td5 missing

    thanks ultra150 will let them know ,also will let them know about the fuel line ,not really noticed until you mentioned it but fuel does seem to last alot longer when i have more the 1/3 of a tank fuel and the problem is not as bad when i have more than 1/3 of a tank of fuel. let you know the...
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    discovery td5 missing

    hi Ultra150 did you get sorted out ,mine goes back to dealer on monday to hopefully get sorted out , I was ringing them but kept not returning my calls so dropped by and told them not sorted in 14 days money back or a replacement please . they looked at my car they drove it said its fine so I...
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    discovery td5 missing

    hi ultra150 really happy you have finally got the problem sorted out , I have had enough of my td5 now taking back to dealer on monday as it stopped again on saturday for no apparent reason fuel tank half full, no nosie coming from fuel pump to suggest air leakage etc.just stopped put in on a...
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    fuel surging.

    Hi everyone. still having problem with my td5 gs ,its had new pump filter and 3 injectors and it still appears to have a intermittent missfire.took it to a different engineer who put a pressure gauge in line and said the fuel is surging. does anyone out there know how to fix this, its not always...
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    discovery td5 missing

    I know how you feel mine is not as serious as yours and im pulling me hair out.I reckon Once you find were air is getting in you will sort it ,took mine to a different guy today. he checked the fuel pressure and it still is bouncing all over , Wonder if anyone out there as had this problem.had 3...
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    discovery td5 missing

    happy new year Ultra150 .Had New injector just before Xmas , appeared to run 90% better but now back to normal.Misses on tickover and 2750 -3000 rpm surge. Was hoping you had got it sorted as well.I have spoken to the dealer again this morning and he is going to have a word with the engineer...
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    discovery td5 missing

    :rolleyes: Well engineer took my TD5 away on Monday 6.pm and rang me Tuesday 5.00pm ,car ready to collect. went and picked car up Engineer said he had replaced a injector. Engine did sound a little pingy/ticky on one cyclinder. Next day I manage to get sometime off work and went for a drive to a...
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    discovery td5 missing

    Hope you manage to get it sorted out , I have my TD5 backin the garage today with the same problem , not had the same amount of parts fitted as you have , if not sorted this time Car is been refered top trading standards from consumer protection department.Im hoping they can sort the car as i...
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    discovery td5 missing

    Im happy you have finally got it sorted ,will get my fuel regulator check asap.as mine car is still playing up. happy motoring ultra 150
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    td5 cylinder out/misfire

    I am having the same problem ,starts fine then 10 seconds later starts to missfire. engineer say fuel is surging tried a few things just change pump and filter today ,appears to be running ok at the moment but last time engineer come it ran ok for 2 days before playing up again. car does feel...
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    discovery td5 missing

    if you have found that the fuel pressure regulator is leaking ,this will have a large effect on your performance and general running of the engine as the pressure for your injectors to work correctly should be 4 bar constant. with the fuel regulator leaking you will be encountering surge ,What i...
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    discovery td5 missing

    have you checked for diesel fuel in your engine oil?, check with the dipstick if you have diesel in with your oilcould be signs of a cracked cyclinder head. you have already had injector seals done.just a thought.
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    Discovery battery getting drained but why?

    I had a similar problem some years ago on my RR classic.The way found the fault was I removed a use on an eveing and re fitted it the next morning. did this every eveing and on the 4th day fitted fuse and it started no problem. by removing the fuse i isolated the circuit which was shorting out...
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    discovery td5 missing

    Hi i have similar problem car still under warranty just got to sit back and let the dealer slowly work through it. however i have spoken to a guy named Gary at TD5alive, based in cleethorpes Have spoken to him regarding my problem fuel surging / engine miss fire ,I also am using a lot fuel.If I...
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    Getting yer money back

    thanks everyone it lokks as if i will be getting my money back not heard a whisper since the engineer came out on monday. have conatced the trading standards who have advised me.Said I must allow them to offer a repair first as the car is not dangerous , if they cannot sort it within 14 days I...
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    Getting yer money back

    Hi all ,well had my TD5 for 2 weeks now still got no further on with missfire and engineer as been back today to check more things on the bloody thing and guess what still got the missfire. engineer did Hint he knows what it is but Does not think Dealer will pay for it TOOOOO expensive. So I...
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    Technical Help With Discovery TD5

    mine did the same thing this morning. put in N switch everthing off locked car with fob. left it 5 min unlock with fob put it in P inserted key into ingnition cleared.have been told error on gear box puts itself in mud and snow mode. (get you home mode) should clear if not you need to have it...