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  1. Irishrover

    Disco 3 (LR3) Passenger side Temperature blend motor replacement

    Hi Folks....Happy Christmas to everyone The passenger side is blowing cold (Common problem) on my 2008, Disco 3 HSE with Climate control. I have bought a new genuine motor and having a spare hour today decided to strip part of the interior trim out to see if I could access the faulty motor...
  2. Irishrover

    Disco 3 (LR3) Satnav quick question

    Hi Guys....Just a quick question: Disco 3, 2008, TDV6, HSE, Automatic Can anyone tell me why some Disco 3's have a roof mounted Satnav antenna and others (Mine included) have not ? I have the factory fitted, high level entertainment system and Satnav/TV/Information system which works fine, I...
  3. Irishrover

    Disco 3 (LR3) Passenger side memory mirror with mind of it's own !!

    Hi again Guys...Since owning the car, I have had intermittent niggly problem with the passenger side exterior mirror moving out of position when the ignition was switched on. Sometimes it would move itself upwards to the maximum and other times move down to the maximum :confused:. Retaught the...
  4. Irishrover

    Disco 3 (LR3) Automatic gearbox oil & filter change tips/advice

    Hi Guys.....I think it's about time that the auto transmission is due for an oil & filter change (6 Speed) on a TDV6. I am looking at fitting a quick change kit with a metal sump pan and also giving it a dose of Dr Tranny additive as I am getting slight vibration at around 1500/2000 r.p.m...
  5. Irishrover

    Disco 3 (LR3) Front passenger door stuck in super lock mode

    Hi guys..Still in France and the front passenger door lock on my 2008, TDV6, Disco, HSE has started playing up over the past week by failing to unlock from the keyfob. I have been able to unlock it with the switch on the dash no problem. However, today it has become what appears to be...
  6. Irishrover

    Disco 3 (LR3) Front passenger door stuck in super lock mode

    Hi guys..Still in France and the front passenger door lock on my 2008, TDV6, Disco, HSE has started playing up over the past week by failing to unlock from the keyfob. I have been able to unlock it with the switch on the dash no problem. However, today it has become what appears to be...
  7. Irishrover

    Disco 3 (LR3) Stuck in France

    HELP ******* Disco 3, TDV6, 2008, Auto Hi guys....in France at the moment. Car has been going fine until this evening. Just started it to drive away and a capital F is on the display with the message “Transmission fault, not all gears available”. Gearstick is stuck in Park and can’t be moved...
  8. Irishrover

    Disco 3 (LR3) Wheel alignment figures

    Hi Guys.... 2008, Disco 3, HSE, TDV6, Auto with Air Suspension Does anyone have the LR spec's for the Wheel alignment (Front & Rear) ? Had the wheel alignment done on a 4 Wheel, Hunter setup last week and the following figures were given after adjustments, which were done in Tight Tolerance...
  9. Irishrover

    Disco 3 (LR3) Rear suspension upper wishbone bolt removal

    Hi Guys 2008, Disco 3, TDV6 with Air suspension. Bit the bullet due to the fine weather and got round to starting the rear suspension overhaul on the Disco. New bushes,ARB links, swivel bushes and track rods. I already have the set of Polybushed arms (Both sides), new bolts etc. Started off at...
  10. Irishrover

    Disco 3 (LR3) Disco 3,2008, Auto-Front L.H. Driveshaft removal

    Hi folks... Changing the front l.h. hub & bearing and notice that the rubber gaiter on the inner driveshaft C.V. joint is split. There is no signs of grease being flung out however I am wary of fitting a new gaiter, only to find that the joint is shot after I put everything back. Can anyone...
  11. Irishrover

    Disco 3 (LR3) TDV6, Auto,2008-EPB Actuator removal

    Hi there... During a recent trip to France the rear r.h. caliper decided not to release properly and as a result the brake pads on that wheel were worn down to the metal and the disc was badly scored. Ordered a new pair of rear discs and pads all round which I got a local French garage to fit. A...
  12. Irishrover

    Disco 3 (LR3) Can Disco 3 be driven in "Mondo" mode

    Hi folks....Quick question..... Can the Disco 3 be driven in "Mondo" mode with the rear propshaft removed-the same as I could with my old Freelander whilst the propshaft was being overhauled ?? A Happy Christmas and New Year to all
  13. Irishrover

    Disco 3 (LR3) (Almost) Stuck in France !!

    Hi Guys...Bought the Disco with the caravan in tow down to the South of France on Monday. Filled up in the UK as normal and on the way down through France had to stop off for a refuel. At the time...Big Problem !! the fuel flap would not open and the fuel computer was showing just over 60 miles...
  14. Irishrover

    Disco 3 (LR3) Another Satnav question

    Hi again guys.....As some of you may be aware, we are travelling to France early next month I decided over the weekend to input the destination Postcode (87300) into the factory fitted satnav whilst parked at my Home location here in North Wales. I started off by selecting "Destination" and...
  15. Irishrover

    Disco 3 (LR3) Quick Satnav question

    Hi Guys..as per the title. I have a 2008 Disco 3, HSE with satnav. Not with the car at the moment and don't have access to the handbook. Can the destination entry be put in using Longtitude and Latitude figures if a "Postcode" is not available ?? Cheers folks
  16. Irishrover

    Disco 3 (LR3) "Spare ??" wiring connector in battery box

    2008, Disco 3, TDV6, Auto After changing the Cambelt and FIP belts a couple of weeks ago, I noticed this lone connector in the battery box area, close to the ECU's. I can't remember if I disconnected it from it's mate or whether it is just a spare. I cannot see anything in the area which it...
  17. Irishrover

    Disco 3 (LR3) Fuel leak after changing Camshaft & FIP belts

    Disco 3,2008, TDV6 Auto Hi guys...Changed the belts last weekend, front was easy but rear (FIP) was a pain :eek: Anyway, car started fine and ran as sweet as ever. Took it out for a run on Monday (First outing) and when I got back, I noticed a trail of diesel on the drive. Had a look underneath...
  18. Irishrover

    Disco 3 (LR3) TDV6, 2008, Brake pad wear sensor connector location

    hi again folks....quick question: I need to replace the front & rear brake pad wear sensors on my Disco 3 and before I crawl underneath, can anyone tell me if the connectors for the sensor cables are underneath the car or inside the cabin ? The workshop manuals I have make no reference to the...
  19. Irishrover

    Disco 3 (LR3) 2.7,TDV6 Engine top plastic cover

    Hi Guys...Did an oil & filter change on my 2008 Disco yesterday and noticed when I removed the top cover that one of the rubber "Bungs" that hold the cover in place over the 4 plastic, ball ended studs is missing. Had a look on Microcat and the studs are shown but not the "Bungs". Phoned the...
  20. Irishrover

    Disco 3 (LR3) Ambient lighting function-Interior lamps

    Hi Guys...I see from the handbook that the interior lamp(s) have a low level ambient lighting function which is controlled by the panel illumination rheostat. I have tried to activate them without success-the mention in the handbook is very vague. The car is a TDV6, HSE, 2008 model. Have any of...
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