SVX Owners

[SVX37]

Hello to any SVX owners out there!

I have a specific question relating to your purchase.

On the Land Rover website it mentions an SVX Key Ring is included in the purchase.

I just want to know did you receive one with your purchase? My dealer has tried getting me one but says "he has had no luck".:(

Also, how are you enjoying yours? Had mine 2 weeks and absolutley love the thing. Will let you know what extras have gone on so far if interested as I would be interested if you have done something also.

Cheers,

[Allan]

Yes I got a key ring with the car, also LR sent a book showing the history of Land Rover and a stainless steel LR lugage tag. Had some problems with mine (vibration) but still love it. On the road it stops traffic, I dont think some people recognize it as a LR.

Allan

[mickygee]

I got mine december 08 and i got the the lot at time of purchase, but my garmin cradle only just got installed from back order. as far as enjoying the car, it is awsome, a few people mistake it for a hummer but it only gets looks when its sparkling. for example, when i drove it to my mums place for the first time she thought i had painted my 1984 series III black. i then opened the drivers door and she just went ooooh!
as for mechanical reliability, it goes great, the only major incident was broken front halfshaft which stranded us in the bush at mittagong this was during one of their complimentary 4wd training days . my dealer (purnell motors) was thoroughly efficient, they sent mechanics on site to free up the wheel then got it to a road which was accessible by tow truck. fixed it in a few days and that was only 3 days ago so i am yet to test off road but it sounds ok so far.
other
other warranty jobs like rear window heater connection, faulty ignition barrel, were fixed without argument

[SVX37]

I got mine december 08 and i got the the lot at time of purchase, but my garmin cradle only just got installed from back order. as far as enjoying the car, it is awsome, a few people mistake it for a hummer but it only gets looks when its sparkling. for example, when i drove it to my mums place for the first time she thought i had painted my 1984 series III black. i then opened the drivers door and she just went ooooh!
as for mechanical reliability, it goes great, the only major incident was broken front halfshaft which stranded us in the bush at mittagong this was during one of their complimentary 4wd training days . my dealer (purnell motors) was thoroughly efficient, they sent mechanics on site to free up the wheel then got it to a road which was accessible by tow truck. fixed it in a few days and that was only 3 days ago so i am yet to test off road but it sounds ok so far.
other
other warranty jobs like rear window heater connection, faulty ignition barrel, were fixed without argument

Thanks Mickygee. I hate that too - had about 8 people say "is it a Hummer?" I pushed the dealer to install the proper Garmin mount as they had not installed the temporary one and the dealer wasn't even aware of the proper mount until I informed him.

No real bugs so far but just started to get a bit of a squeak in the clutch but you have to expect some small problems to be ironed out with any car.

Cheers,

[SVX37]

Yes I got a key ring with the car, also LR sent a book showing the history of Land Rover and a stainless steel LR lugage tag. Had some problems with mine (vibration) but still love it. On the road it stops traffic, I dont think some people recognize it as a LR.

Allan

Thanks Allan.

I will have to push the dealer a little harder to find the key ring. I did receive the history book as you mentioned. But no luggage tag either which would have been nice as I travel a fair bit. But I do really want the key ring.

Cheers,

Nigel

[kenleyfred]

It is a smart keyring. We did use it for quite a while. I was a bit of a tosser, always putting my keys down where people could see them. Just so I could then go show off the new car.
Have since taken it off the keys though as it is heavy and apparently that can eventually damage the ignition assembly. Also bulky in pocket.

I hate the Hummer comments, have had a few. Also a few asking me how my Tata is going.
Off for first service on Tuesday, $360. OUCH.
Has been fantastic until a few days ago when a weird noise has started when coasting in neutral, generally in heavy traffic. Does not sound at all good. Worst thing is, it is only intermitent, so can be assured it won't happen when Land Rover have a look.

Have kept it in brand new condition until 2 weeks ago when the track we were on started growing over and I was too far in to back out. Scratched the hell out of it on both sides. But far more relaxed with it now that the first scratch (s) are taken care of.

Have taken the back seats out. Surprised by the weight of them. Lovely to have all that space in the back.
Bought a Hitch safe. Fits in the towbar reciever, has a combination lock and is a treat for storing keys when at the beach.

Loving the SVX
Kenley

[dmdigital]

Thanks Allan.

I will have to push the dealer a little harder to find the key ring. I did receive the history book as you mentioned. But no luggage tag either which would have been nice as I travel a fair bit. But I do really want the key ring.

Cheers,

Nigel
Nigel, I wouldn't get hung up on the luggage tag, its very good, but as its metal some officious airport security type may well want it removed. You should get it from LR a few weeks after got the car. It came with a DVD.

Have you got the SatNav properly mounted? I'd be interested in pics etc as whilst I don't have an SVX I do have the Puma and a Garmin Nuvi 760.

[SVX37]

Hi Derek,

I do have the proper Garmin mount installed. I must say it is very solid and look really neat too!

I saw the interim one on other cars and it wasn't ideal with the power going into the 12volt plug and the cord hanging down the front too.

I'll take some pics tomorrow for you and will try posting them up on this thread. Haven't done this before but I'll have a go!:)

Cheers,

Nigel

[Allan]

What proper Garmin mount are you talking about. Mine just has the "rubber suction type" that constantly falls off!

Please show picture if possible so I can chase up my dealer.

Regards
Allan

[dmdigital]

Hi Derek,

I do have the proper Garmin mount installed. I must say it is very solid and look really neat too!

I saw the interim one on other cars and it wasn't ideal with the power going into the 12volt plug and the cord hanging down the front too.

I'll take some pics tomorrow for you and will try posting them up on this thread. Haven't done this before buy I have a go!:)

Cheers,

Nigel
Can I take that to mean that your power cord goes behind the dash and doesn't come back to the front 12V Accessory socket:confused:

If so I think I need to find out more about that wiring harness:cool:

[dullbird]

Can I take that to mean that your power cord goes behind the dash and doesn't come back to the front 12V Accessory socket:confused:

If so I think I need to find out more about that wiring harness:cool:

If it is an SVX fitment (not saying it is) you wont be able to get it as far as I'm aware you have to be able to provide a chassis number to get anything for the SVX and it is recorded...

Unless someone was filling me with Bull**** Think tats part of the perks of owning one....you know that people just can't go out and by the seats and the wheels etc.

[dmdigital]

If it is an SVX fitment (not saying it is) you wont be able to get it as far as I'm aware you have to be able to provide a chassis number to get anything for the SVX and it is recorded...

Unless someone was filling me with Bull**** Think tats part of the perks of owning one....you know that people just can't go out and by the seats and the wheels etc.
Yes that's correct. But if its just the wiring part, then I should be able to make something up if I know what has been done.

[Grockle]

We had our tom tom hard wired via another cig lighter wired behind the dash with lead coming up the back of the dash.

[SVX37]

Can I take that to mean that your power cord goes behind the dash and doesn't come back to the front 12V Accessory socket:confused:

If so I think I need to find out more about that wiring harness:cool:


Yes it does and hard wired behind the dash. It picks up power somewhere behind there. Very neat. Very happy.

[SVX37]

If it is an SVX fitment (not saying it is) you wont be able to get it as far as I'm aware you have to be able to provide a chassis number to get anything for the SVX and it is recorded...

Unless someone was filling me with Bull**** Think tats part of the perks of owning one....you know that people just can't go out and by the seats and the wheels etc.

Hi Dullbird,

I don't know that it is that specific to an SVX. Derek said he already has that model GPS so it is available. It has Garmin branded on the dash stand unit itself. I looked up the Garmin site and there is 2 mounts available and neither of these are Defender specific...so maybe it is Land Rover specific??
From Garmin website...
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/store/assets/images/products/010-10908-00/en/cf-sm.jpg (https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=8100)https://buy.garmin.com/shop/store/assets/images/products/010-11030-00/en/cf-sm.jpg (https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=11028)

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/store/assets/images/products/010-10747-02/en/cf-sm.jpg (https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=1370) Actually - this one is available on line $35. It is not the same though as the one I have fitted but maybe a better option the the other pics if you can't get one like mine.
I will put some photos up tomorrow so everyone who is interested will know what I am talking about. I do know of another SVX owner that I tipped off so he could approach the dealer as he was sick of the suction cup falling off in the hot weather. I really don't think that dealers try to hide this proper fitment as it wasn't available when the SVX was first released. It is more that most of them do not fully know the products that they are selling as many of us on here know more than them.
They could do a lot worse than read this site.
In fact, i was looking on here as well as other parts of the internet before I purchased and learnt heaps from everyone on here. Therefore I was able to tell the various 5 dealers things they weren't aware of about the car.

[Grockle]

On UK SVX's the mount is screwed to dash,is that the one you mean ?

[SVX37]

On UK SVX's the mount is screwed to dash,is that the one you mean ?

Yep - that's it. Two screws each side.

[Grockle]

I'll see if I can you the part no.on Monday,as we have some LR dealers in our group.

[Allan]

Mine looks like **** and falls of any day its hot, very often in Perth in a black car. Was not aware of new mount. Photoes please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do you know if LRA are to update the mounts on the SVX as a so caled recale

Allan

[dmdigital]

Part number's in the EPC. Any chance of real live pics of the wiring from it?

[SVX37]

A couple of people wanted some pics of the Garmin GPS mount. This is the one that should now be installed on the SVX as the other one some owners might have as it wasn't available when they were first brought to Australia. Derek can't help you with wiring pics without pulling the dash out. Something I would be sure to make a complete "bodge job" of I am certain! Hope this helps...




http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=15542&stc=1&d=1242523488

[dmdigital]

Thanks that means it is hard wired in some how. So I'll have to look at what I can do with a Garmin power cable. Think this might go on the low priority list before the trip though.

[Allan]

New dealer problem , they can fix. Bet they wish warrenty was over.

Allan

[Grockle]

We had our tom tom hard wired via another cig lighter wired behind the dash with lead coming up the back of the dash.
dm,you could do it this way,as the sat nav needs a voltage reducer which is in the cigar lighter plug in end.

[dmdigital]

It's tempting, but I'd rather it was a connector that couldn't rattle loose on rough roads, so I'd be putting n a two pin plug of some kind. I guess the big question is what are the electric's like on the SVX that makes this possible? I assume this varient of the Puma Defender has a slightly different wiring harness:confused:

[Grockle]

According to my dealer it's no different to how they wired ours in,wrap some foam around the cig lighter as with ours.

[DirtyDawg]

Anyone miss out on the matching landrover designer handbag:p

[Roulston]

Off for first service on Tuesday, $360. OUCH.

Bought a Hitch safe. Fits in the towbar reciever, has a combination lock and is a treat for storing keys when at the beach.

Loving the SVX
Kenley

can you post info on the hitch safe, for when i get a hitch that is.

At that service price, I should be please the dealer tossed in 3 years free serviceing, but have you looked at the service intervals, damn, I changed my own oil at 5000kms, yesterday.

I too love my SVX, no problems so far.

Tony

SVX78

[Roulston]

Thanks Allan.

I will have to push the dealer a little harder to find the key ring. I did receive the history book as you mentioned. But no luggage tag either which would have been nice as I travel a fair bit. But I do really want the key ring.

Cheers,

Nigel

Nigel, if you really want one and can't get it, pm me your address and i will send you mine. I am sure it is still up on the key rack somewhere.

P.S. I might have spoken too fast, I think I need to interogate one of the kids. I'll get back to you.

Tony SVX78

[dullbird]

can you post info on the hitch safe, for when i get a hitch that is.

At that service price, I should be please the dealer tossed in 3 years free serviceing, but have you looked at the service intervals, damn, I changed my own oil at 5000kms, yesterday.

I too love my SVX, no problems so far.

Tony

SVX78

The intervals are only 12,000k........ 10,000k if your living or driving n arduous conditions. if your still working on the 20,000k service that is wrong.

[Roulston]

Nigel, if you really want one and can't get it, pm me your address and i will send you mine. I am sure it is still up on the key rack somewhere.

P.S. I might have spoken too fast, I think I need to interogate one of the kids. I'll get back to you.

Tony SVX78

Interogation over, SVX keyring back in posession. Let me know if you still need it.

Tony

[kenleyfred]

can you post info on the hitch safe, for when i get a hitch that is.



Tony

SVX78

Tony it is called a Hitch safe. I bought it from TJM. $149. It fits very neatly into the hitch receiver, locks into place securely and simply. A small removable tray is held in place by combination lock. A dust cover covers the whole lot and unless you knew it was there you would not see it.
Very small compartment though. Defender key and fob only just fit. Forget it with the SVX keyring.
Kenley

[SVX37]

Nigel, if you really want one and can't get it, pm me your address and i will send you mine. I am sure it is still up on the key rack somewhere.

P.S. I might have spoken too fast, I think I need to interogate one of the kids. I'll get back to you.

Tony SVX78


Hi Tony,

I received your private message - thanks! I am not sure whether you received my reply as I am not too familiar with that part...:)

[SVX37]

The intervals are only 12,000k........ 10,000k if your living or driving n arduous conditions. if your still working on the 20,000k service that is wrong.

Hi Dullbird,

Not sure if this has been covered here before but it seems to be some confusion on service intervals.
Book says every 20K
Dealer said every 10K
Rang the dealer regarding when is the first service due - answer 10K.
Sticker states 3K

And they want to know why people get confused!

The 10K seems safe but does anyone know when is the first service suppose to be done?:eek:

[one_iota]

My dealer told me every 12,000 km (even for the first) or 6 month intervals.

They are warranting the car so who am I to argue.

The good book says 20,000 except when the conditions warrant a shorter interval.

[Roulston]

Hi Dullbird,

Not sure if this has been covered here before but it seems to be some confusion on service intervals.
Book says every 20K
Dealer said every 10K
Range the dealer regarding when is the first service due - answer 10K.
Sticker states 3K

And they want to know why people get confused!

The 10K seems safe but does anyone know when is the first service suppose to be done?:eek:

I had the same guidance, first service at 3000, just to check evrything is holdign together I guess, though the service dept did not want to see it until 10,000. I understood the 10,000 was for oils and oil filter, with the 20,000 or annual being the full service and lube. So oil drop every 10k and full service every other.

Regardless, I intend to drop the oil every 5000, filters at 10,000. Mine is a fleet car so I don't really worry about trying to strech it out and as i intent to by it when the lease finishes, I want it over maintained, and I am the best one to do that anyway.

Has anyone noticed oil usage yet. I have found that oil level goes from full to about half on the dip stick hatchings in about 4000kms. or about 750mls. I have heard that is normal for these small TD engines. No leak, just a a bit of burn I guess.

Tony (SVX78)

[SVX37]

Tony it is called a Hitch safe. I bought it from TJM. $149. It fits very neatly into the hitch receiver, locks into place securely and simply. A small removable tray is held in place by combination lock. A dust cover covers the whole lot and unless you knew it was there you would not see it.
Very small compartment though. Defender key and fob only just fit. Forget it with the SVX keyring.
Kenley


G'day Kenleyfred!

Any chance you could put up a piccy of this hitch safe? And where it is stored?

Cheers,

Nigel

[one_iota]

Has anyone noticed oil usage yet. I have found that oil level goes from full to about half on the dip stick hatchings in about 4000kms. or about 750mls. I have heard that is normal for these small TD engines. No leak, just a a bit of burn I guess.

Tony (SVX78)

I used 1/2 litre in the first 12,000km. Now 6000 km after that service "not a drop" used.

[dmdigital]

The intervals are only 12,000k........ 10,000k if your living or driving n arduous conditions. if your still working on the 20,000k service that is wrong.
Actually it can be 5,000km for arduous conditions, dust, high temperatures, lots of towing etc. It's also 400 hours of operation if continually driven sub 16kph for >50% of daily drive.

[one_iota]

Has anyone noticed oil usage yet. I have found that oil level goes from full to about half on the dip stick hatchings in about 4000kms. or about 750mls. I have heard that is normal for these small TD engines. No leak, just a a bit of burn I guess.

Tony (SVX78)

I used 1/2 the dipstick in the first 12,000km. Now 6000 km after that service "not a drop" used.

[dmdigital]

From new the oil usage was about 2L between 4,200km and 4,300km - it also went from clear to black. Topped up, changed oil at 4,500km and again at 10,000km (and filter) and hasn't used any.

It's not just the small diesels the bigger ones will too. Its just something about the new generation of diesel engines.

[Roulston]

From new the oil usage was about 2L between 4,200km and 4,300km - it also went from clear to black.

Exactly what I saw.

at about the same kms, it changed almost overnight, well over week, from clear to black and lost some volume. But what me worry?

Cheers, Tony

[dullbird]

Actually it can be 5,000km for arduous conditions, dust, high temperatures, lots of towing etc. It's also 400 hours of operation if continually driven sub 16kph for >50% of daily drive.

Derek I'm just going on what landrover Australia told me in an email...when we asked them the very question.

5000 is very much a new one for me as our dealer told us 10,000 for arduous conditions it even says it on the service sheet that they showed us...we checked with LRA as we were annoyed at the dealer calling our car in as they were under the assumption we have offroaded the vehicle when we hadn't there for the car was serviced 2000k Early. hence why we got it in writing.

[Scouse]

Do you know if LRA are to update the mounts on the SVX as a so caled recale

It's not a recall but your selling dealer would have been sent out the proper kit FOC from Land Rover.
Get in touch with the Service Dept & have it fitted. It should take less than an hour to do.

[Scouse]

Derek I'm just going on what landrover Australia told me in an email...when we asked them the very question.

5000 is very much a new one for me as our dealer told us 10,000 for arduous conditions it even says it on the service sheet that they showed us...we checked with LRA as we were annoyed at the dealer calling our car in as they were under the assumption we have offroaded the vehicle when we hadn't there for the car was serviced 2000k Early. hence why we got it in writing.I sent Ian a copy of the service schedule last week. 10000km intervals for Australia but the 10000km services (30k, 50k...) are just an oil change, no filter so it might have something to do with the fuel quality out here.

[SVX20]

Very comfortable indeed, will admit to not getting it dirty yet as I'm still waiting for the bar, ARB, and winch (Warn 9.5xp) to be fitted. On the key chain, no I haven't seen one yet. Does anyone even have a picture of it? I'm still trying to track one down too

SVX 20



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[SVX37]

Very comfortable indeed, will admit to not getting it dirty yet as I'm still waiting for the bar, ARB, and winch (Warn 9.5xp) to be fitted. On the key chain, no I haven't seen one yet. Does anyone even have a picture of it? I'm still trying to track one down too

SVX 20



:eek:

Hi SVX20,

I am real interested (along with a few other SVX owners on here) on how the hell you can get the ARB Bar to fit.
Can I get some more detail such as:
Which ARB dealer is fitting it?
Is it the new shape bar or old shape bar?

I have in writing from ARB that it won't fit. There is one SVX owner on here (Drover from memory) has had the old bar fitted but cut the bar where the driving lights are.

I would prefer to fit the Scorpian Bar but don't think that will fit either without some modification.

I will post up a pic of the SVX Key chain soon.

Nigel

[Nera Donna]

Hi SVX20,

I am real interested (along with a few other SVX owners on here) on how the hell you can get the ARB Bar to fit.
Can I get some more detail such as:
Which ARB dealer is fitting it?
Is it the new shape bar or old shape bar?

I have in writing from ARB that it won't fit. There is one SVX owner on here (Drover from memory) has had the old bar fitted but cut the bar where the driving lights are.

I would prefer to fit the Scorpian Bar but don't think that will fit either without some modification.

I will post up a pic of the SVX Key chain soon.

Nigel


New style of ARB bar will defiantly not fit on the SVX. Horizontal plate hits the head light surrounds. The old or standard style ARB bar will fit and so will the TJM type 13 bar. Yes the cross bar does run in front of the driving lights on both the ARB and TJM bars. I have the TJM bar and it really doesn’t bother me, maybe one day I’ll modify the bar to suit?
Rover craft winch bar will not fit (I’ve tried), the tips of the bar hit the outboard driving light before the mounting bolts lineup.
Custom made or modify are your only choices.
Cheers
Craig

[kenleyfred]

From what I've been told if you modify an ARB or TJM bar then it is a modified bar, and not recognized by your insurance company as it is no longer the bar that was deigned and passed ADR.

[Nera Donna]

From what I've been told if you modify an ARB or TJM bar then it is a modified bar, and not recognized by your insurance company as it is no longer the bar that was deigned and passed ADR.

Don’t know about the insurance thing, but it sounds logical. When I was inquiring about an ARB bar about two years ago and I mentioned modifying the bar. Ie removal of the cross bar in front of the driving lights. The guys at Northern 4wd center in Wangarra were less than impressed with the idea. They did say that if I modifying the bar, they would void all warranty and ARB would no longer be responsible. Which I guess is fair enough. As you say the bars are specifically designed and ADR approved.
Craig

[Drover]

Don’t know about the insurance thing, but it sounds logical. When I was inquiring about an ARB bar about two years ago and I mentioned modifying the bar. Ie removal of the cross bar in front of the driving lights. The guys at Northern 4wd center in Wangarra were less than impressed with the idea. They did say that if I modifying the bar, they would void all warranty and ARB would no longer be responsible. Which I guess is fair enough. As you say the bars are specifically designed and ADR approved.
Craig


Yeah I got the same spool from ARB when I cut mine up.

But warranty on a bull bar ??? What can go wrong ???

Any way it is on now and haven’t had any problems.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/694.jpg

[kenleyfred]

Personal opinion of course, but I think the SVX looks much better with the front grill and surrounds painted black.
37099

[Allan]

Yeah I got the same spool from ARB when I cut mine up.

But warranty on a bull bar ??? What can go wrong ???

Any way it is on now and haven’t had any problems.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/694.jpg


Same with my bar, I can't see insurance problems anyhow as there is no air bags ect that the changes in the bar will effect. Happy with mine.

Allan

[Nera Donna]

Yeah I got the same spool from ARB when I cut mine up.

But warranty on a bull bar ??? What can go wrong ???

Any way it is on now and haven’t had any problems.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/694.jpg


Looks good Drover. Alan posted pic's of his a few years back and looks same, same. I had forgotten how good it looks.
"Now where did I put that hacksaw and angle grinder?";)