D3 S TD6 question

[Jim.]

Hi all,

I took a D3 S for a test drive last week..................I'm hooked, I'll never be able to look at my D1 the same again (gotta get one) the S being the low optioned model will suit me, and I hope they are as good off road as on.

One question if I may to other D3 S owners..................I've used the search feature (to no avail) I would like to know if the S has a trip computer?

Regards Jim.

[jonesy63]

Hi Jim - I just took a look at the Redbooks guide and it doesn't mention trip computer for the S.
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It is mentioned as standard on the SE. However, it may have been an option on the S -not sure. Or possibly included when it was optioned up with air suspension or similar.

FWIW - with the 50mm Kings springs lift, they drive really well.

Cheers,
Rob

[Gypsy_Pete]

Hi Jim, I have a D3 S and no, it doesn't have a trip computer.

Regards, GP

[Jim.]

Hi all,

Thanks Rob, the D3 I'm looking at has after market shocks............I couldnt believe how well it drove.

Jim.

[powella]

Hi Jim, I have a D3 S and no, it doesn't have a trip computer.

Regards, GP

If it has Air Suspension and the terrain response, then it may have. The old mans 2005 TDV6 S, with Air suspension does have the message center and it does show the l/100 etc.

Also if this is a must you can get the scangauge which would be a good alternative.

Cheers,
AP

[LeighW]

If it is coil sprung, then no luck with Terrain Response. But, if like mine, it has the air suspension then the TR and trip computer goes hand in hand with that option. Quite a few S models with AS and TR made it to Australia but you have to be lucky to see one in the car yards for sale. Don't know where they all went.

I'm so happy with mine so it will not be soon up for sale any time soon; unless Gold Lotto kicks in and then a gleaming new D4 3.0 TDV6 will grace its space.

Rob is correct, TR was included if the air suspension option was chosen.

[CaverD3]

MY06 models onwards were all air susp. I think.

[sniegy]

Caver that was 09MY onwards no Air Suspension. (In the "S")
05MY-08MY The "S" variant was Standard with coils & an option to have Air Suspension (which automatically includes TR & HiLine Instrumentation)

Cheers.;)

[CaverD3]

Thanks for the correction. That's why I said "I think" :BigThumb:

[Jim.]

Hi all,

Thanks to all who responded. I had a yarn to a toyota driving mate of mine last night, and my buying a D3 came up. He laughed and said "I thought you would have learnt by now" I'm a long time LR driver and I have my driveway to prove it.

God help me if I ever get stuck!

Regards Jim.

[CaverD3]

D3s don't mark their territory any more.:D

MY06 'S' model changed to all leather but then changed back to cloth for the MY08 when the air came in. If I am wrong sniegy will let you know.

[big guy]

Hi all,

Thanks to all who responded. I had a yarn to a toyota driving mate of mine last night, and my buying a D3 came up. He laughed and said "I thought you would have learnt by now" I'm a long time LR driver and I have my driveway to prove it.

God help me if I ever get stuck!

Regards Jim.

I had a similar chat to a good mate who also owned and still does Toyotas.
Their current one which is almost new is on its 3rd V8 now.
First one was changed out 2 weeks after they took delivery and 2nd donk was put in 3 months ago.
They do not repair just replace apparently.

He always gave me flack for owning Landy's, strangely, he is all quiet atm.:o

[CaverD3]

Toyota have a warehouse full of TDV8s. :lol2:
Well known issue but Tojo owners are keeping very quiet. :angel:

[Disco4SE]

Toyota have a warehouse full of TDV8s. :lol2:
Well known issue but Tojo owners are keeping very quiet. :angel:
Mid last year, Darwin had 17 LC200 TD's with blown motors, mainly due to overheating. Most of these vehicles were pulling vans etc.
This was one of the reasons I went for the Disco. The more you drive the Disco, the more you like it
Craig

[talltales]

Hi. I have a Disco 3 s Model with coil springs. I have had the spring and shocks replaced with Dobinsons 60mm lift. The difference is amazing. I also fitted a Scangauge and all the data required is at your finger tips. I have travelled 145,000 kms, including Strezlecki and Birdsville and NQ gulf country. All without a hitch. My wife tells me we would not travel in any other car. She loves it more than our D1. The smoothest and most comfortable bush traveller and reliable.

Talltales

[sniegy]

D3s don't mark their territory any more.:D

MY06 'S' model changed to all leather but then changed back to cloth for the MY08 when the air came in. If I am wrong sniegy will let you know.

Hi Caver,

I am not trying to pick on you or get into an argument...I promise:eek:, So i hope this is taken in gest.
Just tying to relay the correct info to new/potential buyers who go off armed with mis-imformation & expect to get the answer that they think/read is correct.

p.s it was 09MY they went back to cloth. Cheers.:p

:wasntme:

[CaverD3]

See, told you he would. :lol2:

No worries sniegy. :BigThumb: That is why I wasn't too worried about checking.:angel:

[Jim.]

Hi all,

Thanks to everyone for your input. I have worked out a deal with local LR dealer, and on Friday I take delivery of a used D 3 S. Talltales I'm interested in a bit more info on the scangauge, I tried search funtion but theres not a lot of info there regarding D 3.
How hard was it to fit..........and where is the electrical/data connection on the D 3.

PS my wife works out bush and does an incredible amount of kms on our rubbish/badly maintained NT roads, she has a new Prado (work car) and feels like shes been dragged through the bush backwards after each trip.
Maybe NT Gov should consider D4s.

I'm looking forward to getting out bush on the weekend and giving the D3 a good workout..................I'll let you know how it goes.

Regards to all Jim.

[ozscott]

Well done Jim! Let us know how you go. I am interested to see how you like the coiler.

Cheers

[talltales]

Hello Jim

I ordered my scangauge from the distributors www.ample-outdoors.com.au (http://www.ample-outdoors.com.au/) in Lithgow. The OBDII port is on the drivers side under the dash. You just plug in and mount the cable behind the flip down panel and I mounted the scangauge with the velcro on the steering wheel binicle right in from of me. You can still see the warning lights and the gauge comes with a rear mount and side mount network cable plugs. Follow the instructions and set up for your car and it works great. I asked the guys at Ample-Outdoors if they had fitted any to a D3 and I was the first. I have had it for 2 and a half years now.

Mark

[Bushwanderer]

Hi All,
I must say that the Scangauge is a "poor cousin" in diagnostics for the D3/D4/RRS. Much better solutions can be found at Black Box Solutions.

Depending on your requirements check out BBS's "FCR" (Fault Code Reader & Reset) or their "MSV-2" for more complex adjustments.

HTH,
Peter

[talltales]

That may be so bushwanderer but the scangauge does give you continuous readout of a choice of 12 data readouts with four on screen all the time. I use it like a car trip computer rather than a fault finder and code clearer. $200 in the S Model as opposed to $10000 extra for the trip computer in the SE model is good value.

Mark

[Jim.]

Hi all,

Picking up my D3 Coiler today, I can't wait to get out and play. We have some fairly demanding 4WD tracks close to home, that challenge most of the vehicles I've seen out there. My D1 carries plenty of battle scars from that area. I wonder how the wife will feel when it gets its first scratch?

Mark, with the scangauge fitted do you have to recalibrate every time you fill up, or does it talk to the sender unit in the fuel tank?

PS I'm sure I saw a tear in my D1s eye..............I think she knows somethings going on!

Regards to all Jim.

[talltales]

Most times I am within 1-2% so a little adjustment is easy to do because when you enter the data the adjustment controls are on the same screen. When you fill up you check and enter fuel amount first then cost /ltr. Once saved this resets the computer for the next tank. I must say since BP have changed to the New Ultimate diesel the frothing is less and you can get amore acurate and consistant tank fill, this helps with the calibtation.

Mark

[Bushwanderer]

Hi talltales,
Thanks for clarifying your application of the Scangauge. However, my view hasn't changed.

Best Wishes,
Peter