Freezing Inside: Fixing Our Land Rover Discovery Heater / S5 - EP50

[@PeterHuntley]

You have no idea how much joy you give me watching these vids, thank you.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Merry Christmas🤗🎄🙏🙋‍♀️

[@jamest5149]

What a lovely shifter boot Vera 😇

[@abarratt8869]

It's a very lovely shifter boot!

[@Colinpark]

Well that's a pickup line that might work with her if she was single. :)

[@abarratt8869]

@ Never pass up an opportunity to compliment a lady I say!

[@BerlietGBC]

I’m astounded, a job easier to do then on a Landcruiser lol My friend Mike attempted to change the heater core on his Landcruiser it was a complete dashboard out, we are no strangers to horrible jobs but this is a walk in the park compared to his Toyota lol Have a great Christmas and New Year from me in the UK

[@josephgittos3787]

Are you sure its harder to do on the Toyota or is it you are not used to using tools/ taking things a part like a LR/RR owner 😂

[@BerlietGBC]

@josephgittos3787 No we are vehicle engineers of many years the Toyota heater core is utterly buried compared to this

[@terencesoutham4262]

The thing that you where looking at is the fan speed resistor, so if your fan not working it could be the problem. Great video ❤

[@lincolnengland5005]

If I recall coorectly when the fan speed resistor fails it's either off or full speed, nothing in between.

[@samrodian919]

@@lincolnengland5005it should go full speed with no resistance if it has failed.

[@rafflesnh]

Also known as a 'Hedgehog'. ;-)

[@Syntappi]

@@samrodian919 If it has PWM speed controller,, it usually has two failure modes. 1: Fan runs 100% all of the time 2: fan doesn't run at all.

[@stephendawson9947]

I bow to your bravery, that was worse than body off chassis refurb. Well done Christian and well done Vera for keeping quiet 🤣

[@gegwen7440]

Yes indeed a brave man to undertake that nightmare of a job, the person who designed anything like this on a car should be forced to replace it before being paid & having it signed off..

[@alanadair2367]

The shifter is first class 👍great video

[@molsky13]

nice shifter boot sensed a sleeping on couch moment there 😂

[@realbrass]

You two do all these things with such joy, good humour and good nature making your videos truly uplifting to watch. Oh, and yes, what a stunning shifter boot Vera..... ;-)

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

They can edit out the arguments. 😂😂😂

[@Vera_and_Christian]

You have no idea, the arguments are the best content. 😅👍🙋‍♀️

[@2605155]

26:44 I love you two. The reference to the quiet serenity of a SimonFordman video was a real laugh!

[@dadgarage7966]

I caught that too. SimonFordman and LR TIME are my two favorites at this point. There's an authenticity and sincerity that most other similar channels can't match.

[@Land_Raver]

I've been putting off doing my blend doors for a while because I have Vera's mindset when it comes to pulling a dash apart.

[@AllenManor]

Every time I watch one of your videos I enjoy them so much because: 1) They are so well-produced; 2) You two have great on-screen chemistry; and 3) I did not but an LR3 after all.

[@AndySnap]

Goodness me! Seeing all that come to pieces, like an impossible puzzle, I'm with Vera..."oh my God!"

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

Just when you thought that Vera couldn’t love her Freelander more…. look at her smiling face at the end ! Enjoy the coming Winter ! 😊

[@tonyparry5808]

You have an amazing way of making all your land rovers better than factory well done ,,every Sunday is a must watch

[@mcorriga]

This is classic Christian/Vera. A very pleasurable watching experience. I might re-watch it on Christmas Day as a special treat 😃

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Merry Christmas 🤗🙏🎅🎄🙋‍♀️

[@peterkench6287]

I hope I don’t have to do this job anytime soon congratulations on a methodical approach and to get the system fully working 👏🏻👏🏻

[@taranscott155]

That was quite the quest you went on - respect for taking it on and seeing it through.

[@davidstevens1547]

What a performance to change such a small heater matrix. No wonder these cars are so expensive to repair. Brilliant work.

[@malcolm.703]

🤷‍♂️ WOW, I think that would be mission impossible for most DIY people, so hats off to your amazing skills, well done.👍👏👏👏👏👍

[@treywilder8630]

Another great video! It's amazing how you two can repair anything on these vehicles. You know every part of them.

what fantastically shiny shifter boot, totally majestic Vera TC

[@stewartcutler8889]

I don’t repair cars. Wouldn’t know where to start. I watch these two for the entertainment value. Second to none. Happy Christmas to you and your family.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Thanks

[@7443jan]

After watching all your videos, I now feel confident enough to buy a second Discovery-a Disco Sport. This also means the TD5 will no longer be the only one in the garage. Thanks for al your lessons. Have a nice Christmas.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Merry Christmas🤗🎄🙏🙋‍♀️

[@michaelwhyte3995]

Amazing you do this outside ! Great effort.

[@thomaskeane429]

THANK YOU Vera and Christian as always very entertaining, nice boots 😊

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Merry Christmas 🤗🙏🎅🎄🙋‍♀️

[@antoniosousa_61]

I admire your corage of disasembling everything, put the parts in the right order and finally being able to put everything running perfectly. Congratulations to you both. Cheers from Portugal. By the way, I don’t know nothing about cars but I like to see your videos and the support you give each other. 👍

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Merry Christmas 🤗🙏🎅🎄🙋‍♀️

[@jflo4073]

You're a brave man to work on older plastic parts in the cold season. I normally just leave those for next spring, or if it's an emergency I work on them at the end of a long drive inside a heated garage.

[@stevebarker669]

This must be deja-vu. my 2007 LR3 has been blowing cold, probably most of the year but now i need heat, i didn't have it! I went thro' the blender motor checks just as you did and found the passenger side was faulty. Removed glove-box to access passenger servo, it was sticking so i 'fixed' it into heat mode. still no heat, but my issue was resolved by flushing the matrix through with a cleaner for a couple of hours. Problem solved, now got heat. I'm so glad i was lucky enough not to need to replace the matrix, such a lot of work. Great video guys !!

[@johanndork5364]

Very good video this week, changing a stereo is about as far as I dare to go into the mysteries of dashboard disassembly and C&V just nailed it easily. I just changed the oil/filter on my LC150, owing to stuck and rusty undertray bolts took 3 days and 90€ on a blow torch and tools….even LRTime has bits dropped and leftover bits so having that video camera going full time is a real help

[@sheilabray1620]

New shifter boot looks brilliant. That hole job looked like a major debacle.

[@johnlydon533]

Great video guys. As always very informative and of course entertaining 😂. Christian makes it look so easy ! Enjoyed watching. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@RSMGAZ]

Christian that was a brilliant video showing every bit to help all other owners who may want to take on this problem (not me ) much to involved for me , excellent camera work as usual also very good voice control when needed. And finally that is a very good looking gear shift boot you have had fitted Vera it compliments the whole interarea of the car.

[@MichaelBenton-Rose]

We did not get many 'click click's' but at least we got the old 'wishwash fluid', Thanks for the enthralling content. Plus one on the 'nice shifter boot'.

[@RICHIE87622]

Another super dooper repair! No uga duga just alot parts that may snap unanounced! Nice boot Vera! ❤

[@kevingoodwin9887]

Another great video, your knowledge and skill never fails to impress and your humour always draws a smile 🙂

[@GaryMartino]

Always learn something from your videos and most important you inspire me to do more on my Rover when needed. BTW, that is an impressive vacuum cleaner you have! Thank you both!

[@graemeevans394]

You tackled this task in the correct professional way however there is a simpler method that involves making a cut in the side kick panel to remove it to gain access to the heater matrix, apparently any cutting is unnoticeable after reassembly.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

No cutting in my Disco 3

[@willscheidegger4115]

I had the same problem with my LR3. My choice back then was a) pay the Dealership a couple grands to replace the heater or b) pay the non-LR mechanic very little to flush it backwards. I knew that b) would not _fix_ the problem, but it surely improved things. But thanks to your video I would probably attempt to c) fix it myself now. 👍

[@GrevilleRyan]

A difficult job well done as always by Vera and Christian....happy I have had my LR fix now....always makes me chuckle....how many divorces today...Thank you Vera and Christian...

[@michaeldallimore8590]

Well that was a long few days of work. Very interesting to see how it all gets dismantled. Many thanks for the video.

[@calabrator]

Another great video, what a complicated process to replace the heater matrix. On L320 someone has discovered that by cutting away some plastic trim and removing the rh lower trim panel the matrix will come out. I wonder if this applies to disco 3 as the vehicles share so much ?

[@Peter-xm6ve]

Spot on you two, yet again. 👍

[@jimmcculloch3786]

You two are winderful, and what a lovely shifter boot Vera :)

[@pattduggan]

Again a wonderful video. I really enjoyed it. Even the “ Oh My God” bits I could not see a LR garage doing all that just to change the heater Rad and oh yes it’s a lovely gear shift thing. From Kilkenny Ireland

[@thomassand7520]

Vera, I also LOVE the shifter boot, so fresh 🙂

[@kumbirayinyabereka5190]

Wow ! Another amazing video from you both.. I can't wait for next Sunday. Stay blessed 🙏

[@KKgarage]

Greetings from Latvia! Nice work done. My Discovery 3 has the same issue. Thanks for letting me know the possible cause. Cheers!

[@RD-qp3mu]

Thanks for the ocd fix with the hoover. I feel much better already.

[@free2chasehappy]

Great job guys! I replaced the heater core coupler months ago, what a mess it was. But Im happy to have warm air on the driver side now haha

[@Charlie1012000]

wow, that was a big and difficult repair well done!

[@tunnel7]

Christian is just amazing and so are you Vera have a great Christmas hope you get some new TOOLS

[@mdshovel]

Sometimes, there just aren't enough OMGs .... Lovely shifter cover Vera 🙃

[@jamest5149]

The thing that looked like a ‘really big heater with big wires’ is the heat sink for the fan speed controller, it sticks into the fan air flow to keep it cool.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Makes sense. Christian

[@MrJulesthorne]

@@Vera_and_Christian you often hear it described as the "hedgehog" (aka Igel) I had one go in my L405, the symptoms are either no fan or only 1 speed. :). Great video as always :)

[@MiniLuv-1984]

Wow, that shifter boot is sensational. Is it new? Gees Christian, I admire how you just launch into the disassembly and re-assembly without hesitation.

[@Galfm]

Major entertainment, as usual guys!! 👍 excellent.

[@leonpolyakov971]

Thanks!

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Thank you 🤗🎄🙏🙋‍♀️

[@milabaigar]

Very brave taking all this apart , I’ve forgotten already where half the stuff goes 🤣😂🤣😂 Sunday morning is !! LR time 🤣😂 and I drive a Mercedes 😜

[@pwatom22]

Great video. Again, giving us a good appreciation of what is involved. Back in the 80s I thought replacing the heater core on my Range Rover was a difficult job, this is much more involved. Another difference, your repair was successful. The heater in my 81 Range Rover was not great even after replacing the heater core. Perhaps I didn't bleed it properly.

[@tonysmith3182]

Top job as always, thanks to you both for your hard work. I still have the blend motors to change on our P38…..and I intend to do that the full dash out way, proper like!

[@iantribe1166]

Hi to both of you. Another fantastic video and a more in-depth one the dreaded heater matrix job Christian you make every repair look so easy you give all the budding mechanics the in sight to try and do these jobs thanks. Have a great Christmas both of you ❤

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Merry Christmas🤗🎄🙏🙋‍♀️

[@danwaterloo3549]

Great Video! You made it look easy!

[@marksweetman8765]

Lot of work. Good job

[@caesarmedia1]

Good morning guys my sunday afternoon watch from Thailand ❤

[@philipway4443]

Great Video well done both,another great video and team work.🤩

[@desmcdermott6090]

A job well done. It is never easy navigating so many old plastic clips without breaking them.

[@johanndork5364]

Not to mention all the old dropped chips…..

[@seanbatley142]

Brilliant. Please move to England next door to me so I can listen to you both squabble live😄

[@g-sailing4427]

Mine has the same problem… thanks to this video it will definitely be staying that way for my ownership😂

[@MegaGrahamo]

Hi Vera love your new shifter boot x

[@jeremyrowley1240]

That gear shift boot looks great. 🙂

[@Mechautoinsight]

Another riveting video. Be grateful it’s LHD. Did heater core and evaporator on ‘97 RHD BMW 840. Pedal box out. 😱

[@Handleyman]

And today on “How the Worm Turns” we watch Christian skilfully negotiate the vagaries of marriage in Germany to a highly religious “oh my god” wife. Will he fix everything? Will things ever be the same again? Stay tuned LT Timesters!! 😂😂

[@jeffreyherbert91]

the two ronnies? the worm that turned series?

[@Handleyman]

@ Yes! 😂😂

[@bigbob7062]

Great video I look forward to Sunday just to watch your latest video. I'm glad I have retired now and will never need to do a job like that. Merry Christmas and happy new year to you both. Greetings from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Merry Christmas 🤗🙏🎅🎄🙋‍♀️

[@mf303]

Wow! Well done!

[@Jonwillsy]

Great work as ever guys! 👍🏻

[@grahameroberts8109]

This video just produced a lot of hot air! Lol. 🔥🌬️

[@darrenjones6478]

Another brilliant video. The beeping vacuum cleaner would annoy me too! 😂

[@abdulaiabdurahmani2913]

Hi amazing video. Please note that some manufacturers (Toyota) recommends replacing coolant every 2 years or max 20000Km ! Maintenance is important. If you change cooling liquid every 2 years you would never epxperience problems. Greetings from Prishtina Kosoves !

[@charleshoward4437]

Brilliant video as always guys ‘ happy lr time

[@gordonwedman3179]

I think I would have figured out how to hook up a pump to circulate cleaning solution through that core before doing all that work. Also, since the pipes are visible in the passengers footwell it seems likely that cutting away some of the transmission tunnel would let you get the core out. Kudos to you for doing it the hard way/proper way.

[@99unclebob]

Christian/Vera awesome video on the heater matrix, this reminds me of replacing the heater motor on a Volvo 240 series ,it was known as the worst to change in the industry, you must open both sides of the system to access the motor for the faint has dual shafts and a fan on each end, so it is much the same as this , just shy of all the electronics you dealt with removing and i lost the heat in my car driving to work this past Wednesday morning at 5am in -29 celsius temps here in Winnipeg and they also set record cold temps for this time of year in a few spots west of me one was -35.6 and the other was -37.4 celsius without the windchill, i was able to get the heat back in my car at work in our loading dock it was only 15 celsius which is better than -29 outdoors, when i do the fan on the Volvo over the the holidays i will attempt to heat the garage with 2 10,000 btu electric construction heaters i own, some heat is better than no heat in our climate 👍you work with the care and efficiency of a great mechanic and i am jealous of the lathe in your kitchen

[@Vera_and_Christian]

We lived in Michigan for almost 10 years, we know windchill. 🥶We don't have a heater on because of the background noise we have then in our videos. But we got mics recently, so that might help with the noise. 👍🙋‍♀️

[@ccconlan2670]

Guten Morgen christian and vera. A difficult job done well.i had a mechanic change the heater matrix on my discovery 3 in 20 minutes by only lifting the centre council.happy christmas 🎄 🎅🎅

[@JMassengill]

Great Video and what a great shifter boot.

[@NicholasTerry-p8g]

Still a very cool car guys, loved the video keep up the good work.

[@stevenlea4500]

Ohhh, I forgot to mention the nice new gear shifter boot. Niiicce!

[@hansdenotter7376]

I salute you for your courage!!👍🏼👌🏼💪🏼!!😊

[@robertmoss279]

Hi Christian/Vera, I was watching another video when a notification of your video popped up and of course yours has priority. Now regarding my wife’s Audi heating settings are set at hot all of the time, if there was a setting for Flame Thrower she would prefer that setting. Me 😇 Her 🥶 Have a wonderful Christmas and a super New Year guys

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅👌🙋‍♀️

[@ivanpaguni]

Great vid as usual, I’d buy a kilo of clips before embarking on a complete dash disassembly like this 😅 Nice shifter boot Vera 👏🏻

[@StuartBleasdale-z9k]

Does the gap tool show what the stepper / blender motors are doing or does it show what the ventilation flaps are doing in response to the motors? Would it show a broken link between motor and flaps? Thanks for another excellent Sunday morning entertainment. You two make the sun shine on the cloudiest day, many thanks.

[@jean-marchubert-f2n]

bonjour a vous deux , toujours travaille bien faits 👍

[@markaddy53]

great job as always lot of work hope vera appreciates it keep up the great work

[@davidtaylor3013]

After todays video I'm so glad that my heater core unblocked when I flushed it with a cheap flush gun connected to an air line and hose pipe. Epic repair. And you know when Vera's had enuf "I'm done talking" 😂

[@Coach_addis]

Nice shifter boot Vera! ❤️👍👍👏😉

[@karlsklips3268]

Its amazing when you see each indvidual component that's been designed, moulded, engineered etc. Although I'm sure Kristian would do most of them completely different!

[@freespeech2261]

Love the shifter boot.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Thanks. 👍😂👍

[@bobrose7900]

Crazy complication - means poor design... Little or no thought was put into servicing this by JLR. I wonder if the later models are better. Well done for your bravery, particularly at this time of year. I would set aside a weekend in the middle of summer to even think about it, but now we have your reference video and no excuses! It looked a very rewarding job though, once complete!

[@johnnyknap]

A masterclass in speed disassembly/assembly! What a debacle though! I once had a heater matrix ‘let go’ in an old Ford Escort on the way to work. The whole car filled up with steam and misted up all the windows Focused the mind at 60 mph. Wasnt worth fixing at the time but they are now worth a fortune in the UK.

[@Okierover]

Ice box? I drove a 1973 Dodge D series pickup for a couple of years. It started overheating so my dad "fixed it" and no longer had heat. During the ice storms in the winter of 1987 I had to stop and scrape ice from the outside AND inside of the windshield.

[@Richie-C]

It’s a nightmare of a job, my bmw e90 has the same issue. Vera what a lovely shifter boot.

[@Marklions]

Pleasure watching as usual.