Everything WRONG WITH MY £900 RANGE ROVER

[@SuperEjep]

I've got two. One I run and one for parts. Never had any serious issues with them. Get the IID tool, it's expensive but a god send for diagnostics

[@mauriceleach7721]

Secondly Ben, just be cause it's RR doesn't mean it has faults, usually caued by poor maintainance .

[@be1441]

Despite this car only costing my £900, it actually has a really good service record. Most of it was main dealer 🤯

[@Gm-pe4te]

On my Audi also had a coolant leak and therefore no heating. Once I replaced the pipe I had heath inside car no longer any condensation inside the car. As for the seatbelt chime...recently watched a video about Range Rovers and a guy said that there is a way to turn the chime off by some sort of a cheat code designed by the factor. Can't remember what you had to do but it was designed basically with farmers in mind when they jump in and out the car often on their farm and without wearing seatbelts. Not sure if true but worth checking on forums if you'd like to just turn off the seatbelt reminder sound.

[@JohnBaxendale]

Plug and unplug the buckle about ten times and it should disable the warning, alternatively, use the GAP IIDtool (or your favourite automotive computer) :)

[@mikedavies2523]

Just get your priorities in place and work through them. Your mindset will have to adjusted to accommodate your wishes v essential’s v cost etc. it will take time but enjoy the journey. My 20 year old car has done 234k so pleased to hear your mate’s has done over 300k. Just show they can go on and on if the willingness is there; have fun!

[@BillyWhizz68]

Hi - For the windscreen issue - do you have a diesel pre-heater installed? If so - get yourself a fob, get it paired and get the car warmed up and cleared 20 mins before you leave in the morning. It's one of the best forgotten features of the L322. Suspension issue - where it will work when cooled down - sounds like there's a leak and the compressor is working overtime to keep it pumped up - I'd look at the air bags and unions with the hoses - squirt some soapy water and look for bubbles. Overall for £900 you've got an awful lot of car

[@kevinabalo]

This guy doesn't know a great deal, he's expecting an awful lot for not much inestment in either time or money.

[@BobMc87]

Will on Top Dead Centre just bought one of these, and had the same issue with the suspension, the cooling down part. He took it to Tom's garage and think he diagnosed it. Should be their last video, might be worth a watch for you. Looking forward to more content with this! 😊😊😊

[@СергейСС-ы6ы]

Hope you gonna resolve all this problems with this car and make a good content for us😄 just take your time.

[@be1441]

Yes absolutely! Currently trying to find a local specialist to film a health inspection with

[@simongoode6]

The air suspension is more than likely the compressor, you can get a rebuild kit or replace it, regarding heights check the height sensors if the readings are out get them recalibrated and should be fine

[@taztaz44]

Any chance the coolant is leaking into the cabin? Might be where the extra condensation is coming from?

[@bcz9368]

Great video- love these l322 videos, as for the seat belt, Start the car and put the belt in and out really fast 10 times it will turn the bleeper off- clarkson and harry metcalf videos tells you this - bring some more videos one the l322 👍🏻

[@minimeee04]

Check the heater Matrix for leaks to get all that condensation and icing and no heater has to be a bad leak around the dash area.

[@Coastsandcoasters]

Top Dead Centre got you covered for a few of these issues. Maybe.

[@HROO7-i6l]

Good to see you on more often Ben I see you brought your piece of wood with you 😂

[@be1441]

Never know when you’ll need your wood 😂

[@HROO7-i6l]

@@be1441 🤣🤣

[@JGV_IX]

Perhaps the lack of heating functionality is also to blame for the frost inside the windscreen? Had that on my e46 many moons ago - the heating loop for the cabin is also for the windscreen. Still a gorgeous car despite the faults. Enjoy and many happy miles!

[@be1441]

Thank you 👍🏻

[@paulanthonyuk]

Unfortunately the rust is not just cosmetic. It started much deeper and spread to where you can now see it. Where the rear subframe meets the body and rear arches, and all along the rear sill behind the plastic will certainly be rotten. This will eventually be an MOT fail and send it to the scrapper. It needs addressing as it looks pretty advanced on this example.

[@melvinphillips786]

The condensation inside is obviously water ingress, check the grommets for the reversing sensors in the boot, it's a rear bumper off job to do it right. Or, it could be the wiring grommet for that hideous tow bar.

[@be1441]

Tow bar will be removed soon 😂

[@workshop_deluxe2493]

Honestly, I've seen worse leather. A little bit sanding, a little bit of fresh dye and the arm rest will look like new. I highly recommend Colourlock products. Cheers, Chris

[@kelly1269]

I have just finished doing the welding on the rear arches of my L322. As someone has said, what you can see is just the start. Take off the plastic sill covers and the true horror will be revealed! You can buy repair panels for the rear outer arch, sill outer panel and the internal structure at the jacking points. However you will also have to fabricate lots of other bits which have gone inside the sill and on the inner wheel arch. I'm no professional so It's taken me two months of evenings and weekends to finish it. 1500 pounds a side seems about right for a professional to do the job. Great machines, but like all older luxury complex vehicles it's a labour of love if you can't run to the mechanics bills. But honestly they're no worse than any other. Whatever the services history of your L322, it has NOT been looked after very well if you need apiece of wood to hold open the bonnet. Those struts are only 20 quid!! But stick with it if you can....Oh and don't try to jack it up at the jacking points till they're fixed, they will just collapse. Car will stay on the ground and jack will disappear into the sill! Jack it under the chasis rails if you need to get the rear wheels off for any reason

[@be1441]

Funnily enough my L332 has incredible service history. Which is a surprise. Also just changed my struts 😂 the wood was getting annoying

[@farangtravels3956]

One for the scrapman!

[@be1441]

Nooooo 😂😭

[@NubletPie278]

Lol I've never had a windscreen that doesn't freeze inside. Standard old car stuff I thought?

[@gingafuzz1]

When you remove the plastic sill covers to do those rear arches, be prepared to find fresh air where the rear of the sill used to be. Those bubbly rear arches are usually only the tell tale.

[@gingafuzz1]

I’ve just finished the video and I have to say (knowing what I now know as a 4.4 TDV8 owner) I think you’ve bought a breaker. I had a coolant leak which I wasn’t too concerned about until I learned that the pipe work which had failed required the revision kit from JLR which was over a £1000 just for the kit! The rear arches are about £1500 per side to get done properly (including new rear sill sections). The suspension fault is a bit of an unknown until you get the codes read…might be an easy fix. That all said, if it’s Youtubing content you’re after, then there’s plenty there. Get the subframes inspected before you throw anything at it. If they’re shot, you’re certainly done for.

[@davelock3166]

Money, Money, Money. Even if you fix yourself, you need deep pockets and plenty of patience. There was a video recently where a guy spent over 16K on maintenance and servicing over 3 years.

[@danl5592]

Suspension on these are always going wrong . Scrap the lot and put the Terra Firma kit big shocks and coils. Kits around £600 got mine done couple years ago and pleased with it. 😂

[@be1441]

Now you’re talking! 😂🔥

[@chrisbonell487]

Re the windscreen condensation: check the spare wheel well for water ingress, and use the fuel burning heater to pre-heat the car. The timer can be set from the centre screen (see handbook),

[@be1441]

Thanks will try 👍🏻

[@SuperEjep]

The clonking is likely the drop link. The bottom ball joint goes but the full weight of the car is on it so you'll feel it in the steering, but as the full kit for front end is so cheap, might as well replace everything including tie rod ends

[@be1441]

Just ordered the kit 👌

[@SuperEjep]

Smart move. Worth doing. The drive is sublime. That's coming from someone who also owns a Rolls and several classic Jags, including 2 E Types

[@Craig-c5e]

You don’t have the little wheel in the centre vent set on blue (cold) do you ? 😊

[@be1441]

Nope. I did have to double check tho just incase 😂

[@Craig-c5e]

@ worth a try! Is there heat from the rear vents? This works independently to the front heating.

[@be1441]

@@Craig-c5e ah didn’t know that! I’ve not checked

[@hodgie5321]

Some people prefer the look with no side steps - cleaner - like no privacy glass

[@be1441]

Agreed. I’m glad I have a drivers step at least. I like stepping up to get in

[@denforundrade695]

Your left front tire has an uneven wear on it. A wheel alignment might be in order after you purchase a new set of tires. I've been wanting one of these for years but the tax on the ''old'' diesels in Sweden is just sky high.

[@be1441]

Just ordered a set of control arms. Once they are installed along with a fresh set of tyres, I’ll definitely get an alignment done 👌

[@aceace5457]

have you looked at the insurance on one of those , its ridiculous , being an ex insurance broker myself i been quoted 6k and thats with full no claims bonus living here on the outskirts of london , so no thx i will stick to my golf r estate .

[@be1441]

Was less than £600 for me

[@aceace5457]

@@be1441 you live in the sticks lol maybe i should do the same .

[@paultumber1088]

I would be looking at the oil cooler for your coolant leak and ive never had a range rover that chimes when i havent got my seat belt on that what i like about the car no annoying bong every ten seconds

[@be1441]

I hope not! Just looked and the part is over £1,000 😭

[@jamesmacdonald3090]

I think they all have an exposed front towing eye? My 2002 does from factory. Every model RR I have had, from a 1973 to late Classics and a handful of P38 have had "niggles". Personally I think they are the reason peeps become enthusiasts, you get to know your RR with each fix.... as they say in business, you become a "stakeholder" and swap your findings with the RR community or anyone who will listen?

[@be1441]

Ah weird. Just looks a bit ugly. I assumed it’d have a cover or something

[@jamesmacdonald3090]

@@be1441 Think of it as a pulling eye rather than for being towed?

[@raymondmumford6255]

These are amazing cars, sadly if not maintained they are definitely a money pit.

[@teresadrake3659]

Love it the content

[@tomthompson7400]

very little is more expensive than a cheap range rover ,,,, maybe a wooden boat or a bad woman , but its a close race. the arches are only an indicator as to how bad the jacking points will be I repair lots of these ,, and if you cant weld and have a garage and a ramp , it gets expensive ,,, 30 quids worth of tin and plastic clips , and maybe four days labour . be glad you dont have side steps fitted. oops , you do oh dear. rear low is either the valve block module or the x axle control valve , also listen for how long the compressor is running , should only be a min at the most , and the compressor should be nearly silent. coolant could be the plastic pipes going into the thermostat they crack , and or the o rings leak too , but I would be doing the water pump when your in that far , and serpentine belt and check the idlers and tensioner , it can take a while to bleed the cooling system even pressure filling the coolant wont get the air out first time, it can take a couple of days of driving and topping up to get hem to settle ... dont think of it as a car , its a hobby.

[@be1441]

😂😂😂

[@emmarobinson6400]

What do you expect when you buy one for only £900 ???. I myself own a 17 year old L322, and she is as reliable as anything. BUT, that is because I look after her and keep her maintained.

[@be1441]

Well my plan is to get her back to her former glory.

[@alexixwb]

Same. Mine is sorn at the moment yet she still gobbles cash! But they are worth looking after regardless of what the resale value is.

[@ianjames5150]

That tow bar is an eye sore

[@be1441]

I’ve removed it thankfully 😂

[@goldfinger1078]

Good video 👌

[@be1441]

Thanks you 🙏

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

The L322 is the YT 'problem' clickbait poster child.

[@retroadventurer]

Thats had a very hard life

[@be1441]

I suspect it’s been a towing vehicle. Service history is very good tho. Mostly main dealer too

[@theyjustwantyourmoney4539]

It’s a project car

[@JohnBaxendale]

Looks like an airbag or they'd both drop... be careful sitting on the tailgate with the straps broken, you'll damage the bumper... nearside tyre outer edge looks bald in the video?... You might be best just swapping the seats, probably be able to get a decent set at a breakers, yours are really bad, they usually go on the edge, but not that badly!

[@francis2811]

A bit like Hoovie in America! He buys junk cars to throw money at.

[@HiruS22]

I’m getting a bit bored with all the car channels I watch buying cheap Range Rovers because they’re sh!t and will constantly break down for content. Time to unsubscribe from some I think until these dull boxes of chav bird transport are gone

[@be1441]

If you don’t like old Range Rovers, stop clicking the videos 😂🫶

[@gingafuzz1]

I don’t like oysters, so I tend not to eat them.

[@mauriceleach7721]

Things only need fixing correctly once, seek expert help.

[@garywebster6453]

Ice inside, ill bet the carpets are absolutely dripping wet underneath. I'd personally get rid, will break you financially, it's a mess.

[@be1441]

Carpets are fine. I’ve already started fixing the car myself and I absolutely love it

[@morgansteele3158]

So 4000 worth of work which makes it a 5000 car they are cheap for a reason if you want one that's perfect you will pay top money. I get sick of people saying "oh you can puck those up cheap niw" nooooo you can't unless you get a shit one

[@be1441]

Called content 🎬

[@bernardcolinet4186]

Low price = bad quality ! Logic.

[@be1441]

Obviously

[@jamesgraham6122]

Not surprised that you guys are now termed the 'Snow-Flake Generation'🤣😂 What IS this obsession with heated seats and heated steering wheels ? I've had many cars with heated seats.. never once selected them on ! Heated steering wheels ? Really ? How about asking your favourite aunt for a pair of gloves next Christmas ? You and Matt from HighPeak Autos.. Poor Diddums 😅 .. But I'll keep watching 🤩

[@be1441]

Hey if the cars got it, you bet your ass I’m gonna use it 😂 never had a heated wheel before

[@kevinabalo]

The heated seats are there for my wife .. or yours, if she wants to get in.

[@be1441]

@@kevinabalo 😂😂😂

[@jamesgraham6122]

@@kevinabalo No, my wife left me after I turned up at home with a £900 Range Rover .. I fobbed it off on someone 🤩

[@bowycolt2132]

Put the seat belt in and out of off clasp 10 times, and you will switch off that annoying sound

[@be1441]

Oooo thanks for that. Will try it out tomorrow. Assuming the ignition needs to be on?

[@brianellis1257]

An £800 range rover is a parts vehicle as w9uld any vehicle of this age and price.

[@VDP-if9no]

What do you expect for £900-

[@be1441]

Probably exactly what happened to be fair

[@JohnLee-vs9wu]

Yes it’s £900 🙄 Price of a door

[@be1441]

You can buy a door if you want. Take your pick

[@garywinterbottom6073]

And people wonder why they are cheap because they are crap even when relatively new if I had the money I'd buy a Toyota landcruiser or kia sorento a lot better cars for same or less than rr.😅

[@kevinabalo]

Do you not have the money then? Get the bus.

[@garywinterbottom6073]

@kevinabalo your missing the point I think the idea is to have reliability as the goal not style over substance.