Thread: Darwin Land Rover service - who to use?

Originally Posted by BigJon

I will assume it was Neil at Suttom Motors working on your car, Terry doesn't do that, but he would sell you a new one!

Might have the names mixed up, he was a decent guy though must have spent 45 mins for nixt - well have just bought a 2nd hand rim at $600 odd.

Hi you could try Mick Taylor Automatics 35 yrs experience. Think he is a member of the Automotive and Mechanical Engineers etc.
89831231 4618 Mckenzie Pl Yarrawonga. You can see his shed from Highway, out Palmerston way.
Havn`t used him yet ??


Cheers

Originally Posted by dukemasterpro

The issue which has now had 2 hours of technician time and is still unresolved happened after leaving the dealer the evening and morning after is the usual yellow Suspension Fault warning on startup or soon after followed by several red 50km/ restricted message the Gearbox Fault & Restricted performance cut the throttle back.

Low battery voltage is a common denominator here and when combined with your earlier flat batteries I wonder if the starting battery is the cause. Has the battery been replaced yet? Many earlier D4s including mine have had their battery replaced and the Traxide system can mask a dying starting battery.

Originally Posted by Graeme

Low battery voltage is a common denominator here and when combined with your earlier flat batteries I wonder if the starting battery is the cause. Has the battery been replaced yet? Many earlier D4s including mine have had their battery replaced and the Traxide system can mask a dying starting battery.

Had the battery checked pre- trip and also 3 weeks later to resolve why we had to start using the Traxide jump mode. May have been leaving the doors open at camp, interior lights etc. No further flat battery starts in the past 6 weeks. Car is a aug 09 build but the battery was replaced Aug 12 under warranty. Don't think they fitted a genuine one then.
Graeme would a low battery create warning messages only when starting the engine or would it happen whilst driving??

Also re: hi-line and nav screen you can hear a small clicking noise intermittently, causes the display screen with logo in the centre to show the LR logo briefly, it was distracting whilst driving so we left the fuse out ( new one made no difference to the hi-line anyhow )
Again is this likely to be battery related?

Originally Posted by dukemasterpro

Had the battery checked pre- trip and also 3 weeks later to resolve why we had to start using the Traxide jump mode. May have been leaving the doors open at camp, interior lights etc. No further flat battery starts in the past 6 weeks. Car is a aug 09 build but the battery was replaced Aug 12 under warranty. Don't think they fitted a genuine one then.
Graeme would a low battery create warning messages only when starting the engine or would it happen whilst driving??

Also re: hi-line and nav screen you can hear a small clicking noise intermittently, causes the display screen with logo in the centre to show the LR logo briefly, it was distracting whilst driving so we left the fuse out ( new one made no difference to the hi-line anyhow )
Again is this likely to be battery related?

Checked the battery at rest and ignition running so both fine. Will chase up Rob's suggestion now, don't want to have to detour home via Alice as the Gulf is much warmer!

Originally Posted by Graeme

Many earlier D4s including mine have had their battery replaced and the Traxide system can mask a dying starting battery.

I had this situation a few months ago. I disconnected the Traxide system overnight and the main battery could not turn over my D4, let alone start it.

Originally Posted by jonesy63

I had this situation a few months ago. I disconnected the Traxide system overnight and the main battery could not turn over my D4, let alone start it.

Checked voltage on both battery separate and resting all what you'd expect them to be. Have a pic below with the fault codes for the experts on here to have a look. Most costly diagnosis on a vehicle I've had ( $330 ) but at least have the history on paper and a clean engine bay!
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We are going to stay on Tarmac next few days in Kakadu and decide in Katherine whether to go Suttons.

Engine not behaving could trigger the gearbox fault due to limited gearbox operation but I can't fathom why there should be suspension faults.

Did you identify the cause for the repeated blown tail-light fuse?

Below is copied from a thread on the fault code from Disco3.co.uk

From the LR Workshop manual - might help, then again, .....

P229000 Injector Control Pressure Too Low

Fuel pressure control valve (FPCV) maximum limit reached
Fuel injector control pressure too low
Fuel line leak
Fuel filter/system restriction
FPCV circuit fault
FPCV failure
Fuel pump module circuit short circuit to ground
Fuel pump module failure
Fuel injection pump failure

Check the fuel pressure. Check the fuel lines for leaks/damage. Check for a blocked/restricted fuel filter. Check the fuel pump module circuits. Refer to the electrical guides. Check the FPCV circuits. Check the fuel injection pump.