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Questions tagged [land-rover]

British car-maker known for it's utility and luxury four-wheel-drive vehicles.

The original Land Rover was introduced by Rover in 1947, and quickly became known across the world as a capable, if basic, four-wheel-drive for both civilian and military purposes. Updated several times (the Series and Defender models), the brand was split off as a separate company in 1978. The Range Rover was introduced in 1970, and spawned a range of SUVs to complement the utility models (and arguably popularising the SUV as a concept)

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Can I leave my car on a jack for several days?

I am doing a hub seal replacement on my old Landrover. Sadly I screwed up the new seal by putting it on too far, and then by trying to tweak it back out I wrecked the tension spring inside the seal. It'll be a couple of days before the Landy…
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What does this symbol of a car balancing on two wheels mean?

The symbol on the left in the image below is ubiquitous, yet so cryptic. What does it mean? Is it just a warning that the car is at risk of toppling over? I tried paging through the owner's manual but couldn't find this symbol.
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What is this sticker on the coolant expansion tank trying to tell me?

My new-to-me Land Rover LR3 needs a coolant top-up. The trouble is I don't know what this sticker on the reservoir (not cap) is trying to warn me about. Is the LR3 allergic to green coolant? Or is it warning against mixing different types of…
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Is it a problem to use synthetic ATF as power steering fluid on the Land Rover LR3?

The power steering fluid on my LR3 is brown and muddy, so it needs to be renewed. My local dealership reckons its power steering fluid should retail at around 167 cola cans per liter. I have access to a LiquiMoly ATF product that retails for a far…
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Defender Right Indicator Incorrectly Canceling while Turning Right

2000 Land Rover Defender 90 Td5 While indicating right and turning the steering wheel right the indicator cancels where it should latch waiting for the wheel to turn back left to the center position. This does problem does not present itself when…
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RPM low in D and R, on a hill the car is sluggish, on a very steep hill the car won't move at all

I have looked through various forums for similar symptoms and have found nothing. I have a Land Rover Freelander 2 2007, 3.2 6 cylinder, automatic transmission with 109,000 KILOMETRES on the clock, so really low mileage. When the car is in P it…
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Remove the body on a Discovery 3 just to replace turbo?

I have a 2005 Discovery 3 2.7D and the turbo has failed and every garage I took it to says the body shell has to be removed. They're quoting me £1000-£2500 just in labour alone plus the turbo £700 and this is if nothing else breaks like brake pipes…
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How can I troubleshoot a U0208 DTC code on a 2009 Land Rover LR2?

How can I troubleshoot a code U0208 on a 2009 Land Rover LR2? It has a 3.2L engine. Thanks!
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Why do I get weird-looking fuel trims when connecting the OBD Fusion app to a 2009 LR3?

Preamble I was looking at a 2009 Land Rover LR3 over the weekend with the OBD Fusion app. The vehicle had no CEL issues; this was more about thoroughly inspecting a prospective purchase. I can't remember what protocol was used to connect to the…
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How can I swap wires/pins on generic aftermarket O2 sensors?

I purchased some generic aftermarket O2 sensors for my 2002 Land Rover Discovery 2, which were significantly cheaper than the "official" Land Rover replacement parts. Unfortunately after installation, I discovered that the front sensors were not…
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road feedback through steering wheel

I have a Land Rover Freelander 2, 2008 model. A few months back it started having some issues with steering/handling on the road. When I drive on a smooth road all is good, but when there are any road bumps, the steering wheel jerks left/right and…
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A tale of two diffs: which one needs more TLC?

Background My 2009 V8 LR3 has done around 150k km. It has a permanent 4WD system. I have no record of prior drivetrain-related maintenance. Question If I have to prioritize which diff's fluid to replace first (due to wear and tear), which one should…
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How do I install a "Mister Bean lock" that's effective and prevents water intrusion?

The door locks on my truck are badly busted and probably not worth replacing - a set of new locks and other latch mechanism parts, plus my time spent installing them would cost more than the truck is worth. Naturally, someone let themselves in last…
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Can an A/C system cool with just 20-30% charge?

So the A/C in my LR4 was never quite right since I bought it in fall. It worked, but on hotter days it barely cooled at all, but I never got round to it because I had other priorities. As fall turned to winter, I didn't need max performance; as long…
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How are there '16 plate Land Rover Defenders?

The last Land Rover defender was produced on 29th January 2016. From the 1st September 2015 until the end of February 2016 the age identifier on a UK reg would be '65(e.g BH65 XLO). In the UK you cannot have a number with an identifier which is…
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