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Evening All, managed to sort the electrical wiring issue causing a transmission error every time I engaged drive…12v live feed to gear shifter had a broken wire in the loom. moving onto my next issue …I have the delay changing from 1st to 2nd gear and intermittently the thud when changing up ...

Hi All, As mentioned in my previous post I am back in Range Rover ownership with a 2005 RRS 4.2sc. It has quite a few faults that I am working through but would value your opinions/help with a few things? The main issue is the car has the Transmission Error come up when you engage Drive. I have...

Hi All, Just took the plunge and got back on the Range Rover horse. Had to get rid of my L322 TDV8 due to Mr Khan’s ULEZ expansion. Was a bit weary of getting another Range due to the high insurance costs and the limited petrol only market. I saw this one a 4.2sc Sport on a 55 plate so lower...

Morning All, Just sold my diesel L322 due to the ULEZ expansion in London and now looking at petrol supercharged L320 Sports. I have seen one which has a leak on the rear ACE system, can anyone tell me if it can be replaced without removing the body of the car? Don’t want to waste mine and the...

Evening All, I have a 2010 badged at the rear autobiography TDV8 3.6. Apart from the kick plates also saying autobiography their are no other markings on my car. It does have the two tone heated and cooled seats and all the toys such as rear screens and DVD player but reading elsewhere a few...

Hi All, looking into possible modifications on my L322. see lots of information on the Tinternet about blanking the EGRs. I have the 3.6 TDV8 and wondered what the general opinion was ? Blank them or leave alone. is it preventive maintenance or just to increase fuel economy? Appreciate the...

Hi All, Just bought myself a 2010 Autobiography L322 and thought I would create a post just to say how great they are. Mine is a 3.6 TDV8 with 140,000 and thenewer TFT screen. As with all the cars I buy especially RangeRovers the battery died within a couple of days, to be fair the previous...

Hi All.. Working my way through the faults on my RRS 2005 2.7TDV6. Owned the car for nearly a month and I changed the oil and filters then replaced the discs and pads all round plus adjusted the rear shoes..still have the faulty EPB to fix when I have a few days spare. Also replaced the fluid in...

Hi everyone. I have just acquired a Range Rover Sport HSE after being away from range rovers for the last 8 months with a Porsche Cayenne but the lure of Range Rover ownership was too much and being i have never had a sport before (previous had L322 and P38) I thought I would chance my arm. I am...

hi. Just an update on my L322 steering column where the column motors would not work. I put up with it since I owned the car but thought I would bite the bullet and keep my eyes open for a reasonably priced working second hand one and one recently came up on eBay. As soon as I got it I removed...

Hi everyone. Finally changing over my rear subframe bushes after purchasing the BMW X5 extraction tool. I thought the bushes were going to be different sizes but they are the same and exactly the same as the X5. So if anybody else is considering taking it on yourself get the X5 set which for a...

Hi Everyone I have an issue with my cruise control not sticking to the set speed when I drive up a gradient. For instance driving on the motorway at 70mph and turn on the cruise control and set it will happily stick to the speed but if I then encounter a gradient the speed will decrease. I am...

hi Everyone. I am finally Going to bite the bullet and get my rear subframe bushes done. Fed up turning up the stereo to drown out the knocking on bumpy roads. I know it’s a pig of a job so I asked a few local garages but they would not entertain it. Got the Subframe needs to come off...

Hi Everyone. My Td6 was running cool with the coolant temperature running just on the top of the blue position about 10 o’clock so I figured main thermostat (had the same problem on my Z3 and replacement stat sorted the issue) So today with a free weekend and the mrs away Christmas shopping in...

Hi Everyone... The Hill desent switch cover is missing on my TD6. The white plastic underneath is fully intact and I can’t seem to find the switch covers for sale anywhere only the whole switch panel which is on EBay for a £100 plus. Has anyone got a switch cover spare ? Regards Mark

Hi Everyone. Looking to do a transmission fluid change on my Range Rover TD6 03 plate. I am going to have a go at changing my self after a local autobox specialist quoted me £350 plus vat to do it. They have the whole kit of fleebay for around £80 to £90 with filter gasket bolts and transmission...

Hi everyone Working through the things to be done on my newly acquired TD6 on an 03 plate. The steering wheel i's locked in its lowest position and the control up down in out does nothing. I get the clicking noise from the column when I open the doors but nothing moves. Looking on the net this...

Hi Everyone. I have just acquired an L322 Td6 version on an 03 plate for a good price but needing a bit of work. Was planning to most of the work myself. The autobox changes up and down ok but has a slip slapping noise when it changes down to the lowest gear. Planning to do a fluid and filter...

HI Everyone... After selling my P38 about 5 years ago I have now rejoined the murky waters of buying another Range Rover. This time I have taken a chance on a L322 TD6 2003 which was local and needs a bit of TLC. A usual No No for me buying a car with high mileage and no service history but...

Hi all I have a p38 4.6 with a tappety noise but only when the engine is warm On start up its fine ..I changed the oil and filters several months back.but no difference It does have an LPG conversion It seems to be from the left hand bank of the engine while looking from the front Like a...