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Hi Graeme,
Yes, the whole red herring of the "faulty DBS" is simply to inject doubt into the discussion for, well, who knows what reason. It is not for me to speculate at this time.
Again, LR, WAKE UP, this is a red herring and you should be ashamed of even thinking about it.
Just a quick reply to Tombie2.
Looks like Graeme has already experienced my original danger scenario when he lost power. The only thing (luckily for him) was that the quarrie truck was not actually coming the other way!
Phil,
I too would be interested to get more details of the age and spec of your vehicle and the third party dual battery system you have.
In any event it is obvious the LRA need to take this report very seroiusly. I look forward to your futher posts updating the situation, so if necessary some pressure can be brought to LRA. Thanks for your post to date.
Hi SWH,
My D4 is a stock standard HSE ordered in December, 2009, delivered mid April, now has about 10,000 km's on the clock. The only add-ons are the dual battery system (refer to "drivesafe" for details as advertising is not allowed) and an LED blocker suggested by "Sneigy". I have found both to be perfectly good for the job they are asked to do.
When delivered, the dealer added eRust and a 12 pin tow plug. Make sure you tell them NOT to remove the black 7 pin one if you want it though, they seem to think that is a logical thing to do, and don't ask if you want it to remain. So make sure you explain exactly what you want done or you might find they have done something silly! It took me a while to get the whole thing back on track, so just a warning, make sure you explain in single short words what is to be done, as logic does not rise to the fore when the "technicians" find an alternative which is easier for them.
I also have oval profile Rhino racks (I think they call them Euro racks), and they were not recommended by anyone, so maybe they could be another reason to void the warranty given comments about equally innocuous DBS systems.......
While on the subject of Rhino racks (the oval shaped ones (not the square ones), if you buy three to go on the roof, the kit recommended by Rhino says you need two spacers on the front set to get all three level. This is incorrect, you actually need three spacers, so make sure that before you leave the shop to go home to get the third pair and the longer bolts!!
I will try to keep this thread updated, but I have not heard anything from LRA for 2 days now, but I also know a replacement ECM is a big job, in fact I think it may be a VIN specific job, so replacements may have to come from the UK. I have asked that question of LRA, but not had a response. If anyone out there knows, I would appreciate the word!
The ECM is keyed to a particular VIN - so it would have to be programed (presumably in UK). I guess that would take a few weeks. Are they sure it's the ECM that's at fault?
Cheers,
Gordon
Phil,
So far so good with my 4 week old 3ltr SE. I am just about to put an order in for the rhino rack 3 bar with a 2.1 ally tray. I am interested if you have a picture of yours as I am not 100% convinced on whether to get the 3 bar with a 2.1 tray or 2 bar with the 1.8.
Any suggestions?
David
Phil. You wild and crazy fool. Trying to overtake with Rhino roof racks. You should have known better!
Hi gghaggis,
A VIN specific replacement is what I suspected, which is obviously not good news. I think they are actually shooting in the dark though and you make a good point.
Every other vehicle I have heard about with this problem, and I am hearing about more and more the more I search, have been fixed with software, not ECM, so it may be that one just has to keep making waves until one of the "technicians" who have heard about the problem actually has an epiphany.
Hi Camoo,
I don't have a tray, but if you are getting one, and it is with the three Euro racks, make sure you have the third set of spacers for the front rack and longer bolts, or it will be 10mm too low. I don't know if the same applies to the square racks.
Beamin, yes, of course, Rhino racks would have caused an Engine Failure!! What a fool I have been!!