Recent content by PhyrraM
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What is y'alls MPG?
Computer reported 15MPG mixed. Fairly hard driver. Stock HSE V8. -
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Aftermarket Radio Install, wiring harness issue
The amplifier under the passenger seat ONLY gets audio info from the fiber optic cables, called the MOST bus. ALL of the onboard systems that use 'sound' thru the speakers are daisy chained off the MOST bus. This includes the phone/bluetooth, NAV/GPS, stereo, voice control, etc. If your... -
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Alternator going bad?
Mine failed with a short in one of the rectifiers. This did cause a burned electrical smell as the battery discharged through the alternator. Smoke and a very heavy acrid smell at the conclusion. The ECU controls the alternators output, so sometimes a traditional charging system test doesn't... -
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Snap Behind Steering Wheel Now Controls Don't Work
IIRC, there is video on YouTube showing how to remove the LR3/Disco 3 airbag. It's boltless, but uses two spring type locks. I'm sure a search will bring it up pretty quick. -
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aftermarket stereo problem
The factory stereo sends the audio stream to the amplifier on a fiber optic loop, called the MOST bus. Commands and between units type of networking is also carried on the MOST bus. Unless your replacement radio is compatable with the MOST bus you also need to replace the amplifier. I have... -
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New to the LR3 and the forums
Unfortunately the LR3 does not stream music through bluetooth. It only has a bluetooth phone connection. There is an AUX in using traditional headphone type of jack on the rear of the center console. Folks have use this two ways. First is a regular cable plugged into either the headphone... -
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Courtesy Lights - Technical, Operator Issue?
Could it be as simple as bad bulbs? -
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Bluetooth can not be found
There have been software updates to the phone module since 2006. Some newer phones (who still uses a 2006 phone?) have problems. I believe the original software was mainly written for the hardwired 'dock' in the console with Bluetooth as an afterthought. I, personally, used my Faultmate to... -
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Ugh, New LCA's are just junk!!
I agree. A company making a product should be making a quality one. -
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LR3 Alternator Replacement
Many normal (and older) test machines cannot properly test the LR3's alternator. The engine ECU controls the exact output voltage through a PWM line. It supposedly uses engine temp, time of running, ambient temp, battery voltage, etc.. to "smart" charge the battery for extended life. -
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Control Arm Brands
Another option is to "upgrade" to RRSport arms. While I cannot comment on what exactly this accomplishes, there is a lot of chatter about it and various positives on some of the other forums. - especially British and Euro ones. I'm sure a Google search will turn up tons of stuff to read about it. -
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nav system acting up
Is it just the navigation? Or is it also happening on the 4x4 info and other screen? If it's just the navigation, it might be the drive unit, or cabling to the unit under the seat? -
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Finally changed the LR3 oil myself. Much easier than I expected.
I also do my own oil changes. Luckily, it's a California truck so there are currently no issues with the skid plate removal. I decided to use Royal Purple synthetic in the OEM weight. I tend to change in the 5000-7500 range. I put the truck in off-road height and keep a door open and that... -
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Hot pipes inside rear driver-side storage compartment
I have had my tie-downs in a ZipLock bag in that compartment for a year now, with no issues or signs of the bag melting. There is a factory accessory to hold the OEM tow receiver that goes in that compartment. It is basically molded Styrofoam, and that seems to hold up fine also.
