Crickets In My D4

[Celtoid]

My MY13 SE D4 has just developed a sound when idling or moving slowly, that sounds just like crickets chirping. It is probably there all the time but obviously can't be heard when going at road speed.


For the life of me I cannot locate it. At first I thought that it was coming from under the bonnet but lifting the hood didn't make it any louder. I then walked around the car and am now uncertain to where it's actually coming from at all, as it's quite clear even at the passenger doors.


I'm 51 and after years of heavy music, jet noise and guns my hearing isn't the best and is distorted by constant tinnitus.....so that ain't helping. I'll need to get one of my kids to help, see if they can locate the source.


But I thought that I'd ask if anybody else has had this issue? This is D4 number two and I've never experienced it before.


Cheers.

[scarry]

Moving slowly uni joints can do it,but if also at idle stopped,then it isn't them.

Sorry can't help:(

[jonesy63]

If it is inside, the bottom glovebox latch can make noises. The A-pillar trims outside can too - and the sound of both of these travel through the body, making them hard to locate the source.

[kmdisco]

Hi Kev
A shame about the noise in your D4. Sorry I have no idea what it would be.
But if we can be of any help just let me know.


take care
Kev
MY13D4 SDV6 HSE

[Redback]

Is it a constant speed, it doesn't get any faster when moving or with engine revs.

[Celtoid]

Is it a constant speed, it doesn't get any faster when moving or with engine revs.



Now I've listened a bit harder...


Very obvious at idle (constant speed). A quick blip of the throttle and it vanishes. I think it may be present at constant speed at higher revs but it's harder to get the rev to hold in the right spot .... and then engine noise drowns it.

[scarry]

Belt noise or a bearing on one of the front pulleys.

Although i have never heard of belt noise on a D3/4.

[Celtoid]

Belt noise or a bearing on one of the front pulleys.

Although i have never heard of belt noise on a D3/4.


That was where my money was ..... but even standing over the engine with the bonnet up ... I can't put a finger on it's origin ....really weird.


Anyway ... goes into LR on Wednesday, so here's hoping :-)

[scarry]

That was where my money was ..... but even standing over the engine with the bonnet up ... I can't put a finger on it's origin ....really weird.


Anyway ... goes into LR on Wednesday, so here's hoping :-)

You have to remember it is a Land Rover?.:o

[Celtoid]

Apparently the culprit is a Turbo (exhaust?) downpipe with what was described as a defective weld which had perforated.


LR hold no spare, as they 'NEVER' fail .... LOL!!! On order from the UK.


Oh well, there goes my flawless reliability run .... still not too bad after over 18 months.


They must have put a temp patch on it though, as the noise has completely gone.

[kmdisco]

HI Kev
Great to hear they found the problem found with your Disco 4.
Looking forward to hearing from you when it is all fixed.


All the very best
regards Kev


MY13 SDV6 HSE..

[Celtoid]

Hi All,


I was shown the photo of the offending part (and a diagram of the bits that are attached), which sits very close to the chassis making it quite a big job as LR had to dis-assemble a lot of bits to get there.


Notice the technical terms I'm using? That's 'cause I only got a brief look at the schematic :D.

All good now.


Funny thing was ....


When I got home after picking the car up, I wound down a window as I was reversing in my driveway .... and I heard the same noise, which peeved me off slightly. Then I turned off the engine ...... and the noise continued .....Bloody crickets!!!

[kmdisco]

Hi Kev
We just got back from a few days caravanning to Mudjimba Beach.
Great that you got your D4 fixed.

regards Kev..
PS if the noise continues just turn the radio on and crank up the volume:p

[Celtoid]

Hi Kev
We just got back from a few days caravanning to Mudjimba Beach.
Great that you got your D4 fixed.

regards Kev..
PS if the noise continues just turn the radio on and crank up the volume:p


Been great weather for the beach ... hope you had a cracking time.


We're off to Moreton, Saturday week. Hopefully it stays like this.

[kmdisco]

Hi Kev

Enjoy your trip mate

regards Kev
MY13 D4 SDV6 HSE:D