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  1. spawnywhippet

    Possible coolant leak?

    It's very likely to be the o rings on the plastic coolant pipe that feeds to the back of the water pump. Both of my LR4's needed these replacing. I recently wrote a DIY on how to do it (DIY water pump replacement).
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    Engine oil analysis results on 2010 LR4 V8

    I also add it to the fuel....
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    Engine oil analysis results on 2010 LR4 V8

    re the dirty valves, I often add seafoam to my oil about 100 miles before an oil change to flush the engine. It seems to get rid of any sludge and carbon build ups pretty well. I had an analysis on my 12 LR4 with 105k miles with 7k miles on the oil and all the numbers were in range.
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    Android integrated with factory screen

    OK, so here is my 1 month update on the system. I carried out the installation myself. First time around I ordered the wrong box and got a Windows CE version with only navigation. I returned it and they exchanged it for the Android unit (Carmani ANDY). The installation was relatively...
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    Android integrated with factory screen

    I have to pull out my center console again to install a factory cooler box, so I will probably solder my unit to there then. Not as elegant as I'd like, but not too tough.
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    Android integrated with factory screen

    I just attempted this. There is no way I can get anywhere near that grommet. There is a huge wiring harness and brake lines running right in front of it and I can't even touch the grommet with a long screwdriver, let alone get a hand to it. I installed my GPS antenna to the top of the windshield...
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    Smart Key Not found - Solution

    None of these methods fixed my issue, which turned out to be a bad KVM. It cost me $2300 for the KVM and 2 new keys.
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    Console cooler for 2012 LR4

    Thanks for that. The installation was very straightforward and I had no issues with that. The issue is that the unit does not power up, not that I cannot fit it. I am looking for advice on how to enable the cooler wiring harness to power up. I bought it from a salvage yard who said they tested...
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    Android integrated with factory screen

    OK, my dashboard is stripped out, but I can't find a usable pathway to route the GPS antenna cable through the firewall. There is a rubber bung in the top middle, but that opens out to the back of the HVAC box and I cant access it from inside the dash. There is another rubber bung with wires...
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    Console cooler for 2012 LR4

    I just retrofitted one in my 2012 LR4, took around an hour. However the cooler is not turning on. Fuse 16 is good. I trawled through JLR SDD software and could not find any options for enabling the cooler in the car configuration page. Anyone know how to enable this?
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    My '13 let's me start without the key fob and drive far away...

    My recently bought '12 LR4 won't start at all with any key. LR have just quoted $4k to replace the keys, KVM and gateway. Seriously not happy.
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    Android integrated with factory screen

    I've ordered this system too for my 2012 LR4. The vendor confirmed it works with my headunit. I will report back when I have installed it. I would be interested in any DIY's for the LR4 installation, as the installation manual included is for the Evoque.
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    Buying Tips for 2009-2012 HSE

    While I am not an expert, I do my own maintenance and repairs, so my advice is aimed at the kind of person who will do their own PPI and maintenance. I would aim for the 2012+ model, which has a better 5.0 V8 from Jaguar. The earlier BMW motors often had timing chain issues by 100k miles. The...
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    Prep for Timing Chain Guides Work

    Me too, I am a fairly advanced DIY-er and would like to do this myself if there is a $4k saving for a couple of days work. If anyone has access to a DIY tutorial or workshop manual that would be great.
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    Found an LR4, a couple pre-purchase questions...

    Loaner? What is that? I never get them. At best, I'll get a shuttle ride home. Same goes for Porsche.
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    2012 Range Rover ride feels loose

    Mine also felt loose when I bought it (2012 LR4 HSE), I inspected it and found the wheel alignment shop had not fully tightened one of the rear bolts and the whole assembly was moving under acceleration or braking, causing the car to steer at the rear. I tightened it, took it back for alignment...
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    Gotta love LR service charges - Brake flush

    It's the same job as the LR3, but this time I used a replacement pan with no built-in filter, so I just dropped the fluid, unbolted the pan and hacksawed the old filter neck off. Then I inserted the new separate filter, bolted on the new transmission pan and filled with around 5 quarts of...
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    Gotta love LR service charges - Brake flush

    Finished my brake flush yesterday, took around 30 mins excluding jacking up the car and removing the wheels. (I had already done that in order to install the upgraded transmission pan and change transmission fluid and filter.) How any shop can charge more than $20 in parts and 1 hour labor is...
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    Gotta love LR service charges - Brake flush

    Brake fluid flushes are usually done every 2nd year, or more frequently on a track car. I am about to do this today on my '12 LR4. I anticipate it will take an hour and cost $20, but I already own the Motive power bleeder that 'Causeway LR4' posted above
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    LR3 Seat not heating

    I have no heat to both front seats. All the relays and fuses are good, battery is brand new, done hard reset many times. I looked under the passenger seat and found that a cable with 4 wires has been disconnected and taped up. The wire's colors are grey, black, white/yellow and yellow white. The...
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    Sudden Acceleration While Parking

    I have noticed a less pronounced version of this in my own 2006 LR3. Using the same amount of throttle travel (about 25%), my car can either launch like a scalded cat or barely pull away. I am particularly sensitive to pedal and steering inputs, so I am pretty sure its not a driver error...
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    LR3 Throttle actuator control codes after driving in desert

    I have a 2006 LR3 with 147k miles. I recently did a comprehensive maintenance program on it (every fluid, filter and belt in the car, plus tie rods & ends, alignment, compressor and battery). Last week I took it to the Nevada desert for some light off-roading (about 1 hour / 10 miles), where...
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    How to remove a Tow Hitch?

    Another thread hijack. I recently bought my 06 LR3 and the tow hitch lock had been reversed into and was completely bent and frozen. I dremeled the green plastic lock part off, removed the big geared hitch release pin that passes through the hitch and straightened it with some heat. I can now...
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