Land Rover basic diagnostic in 5 steps - LR3 - LR4

[@philipmoores5202]

I first came across Land Rover Series 2 & 3 whilst serving in the RAF in 1970. I loved them. However I was of the opinion if you actually bought one you would need a mechanic on call 24 hours or a full set of SnapOn tools along with a vehicle lift. When I came across LR Time I was amused to see you had the full set of tools and a vehicle lift, brilliant, a man after my own heart. I enjoy your videos and the interaction between you and Vera. Keep up the good work.

[@edsonkidwell2522]

Simply priceless night calling the interrogation of VERA GIGGLES APLENTY THROUGHOUT THE EPISODE kudos Christian your humor wit you two are one of the jewels of KZbin

[@ThatCivilGuy]

Something to add to #5, Get Involved. When using the Internet forums for diagnostic help, follow-up your issue post with the final repair, and stick around on the forum after your fault is fixed. Land Rover DIY only works via community effort, and the more people out there working on their cars and sharing information, the better off we all are! Finally, I’ve noticed you get better help when people know you are an active member and not simply a fly-by-night member. Thanks for being a part of the community!

[@Vera_and_Christian]

That is a very true point. Thanks. Christian

[@toddhoffmaster6057]

Most definitely, if you ask the question please let everyone know what suggestions worked and what didn't.

[@Adventures-with-Ty]

A good point. Many of us don’t think to include follow ups with our forum lodged issues. You have now reminded me to do that with my latest posting. !

[@willlowbridge350]

When my LR4 alternator failed it cooked my battery! With a power pack the size of a pencil case and a fault reader I was able to start my car and also unlock the gear selector that was engaged but would not release when pressing the gear leaver. Having a fault reader, jumper power pack and Christians personal mobile number is essential for every LR owner worldwide 😆❤️LRT

[@Vera_and_Christian]

His number is the most kept secret in the Land Rover world.😅👍🙋‍♀️

[@donharrison6651]

Thanks - great video...i learned what i was needed to start with...Moving from my LR3 (440K km) to a 2012 LR4 (110K km)...hope it is better use of funds for 10 yrs or so!

[@t4mor4]

Having owned 6 Land Rovers over the years I'm well used to the temperamental problems you encounter as an owner, and spending a weekend in the garage fixing the issues becomes the norm. Last year I couldn't decide whether to buy a Disco 3 or 4 and I found your videos very helpful. I especially found the broken crank videos very informative and entertaining. So I decided to become a Land Rover owner by proxy, and by watching you both I get to have all the experience of owning a Land Rover but without the cold, oily weekends in the garage or the cost of ownership! Instead of the Disco I opted for an XC90 (2010), and whilst it's not as good off-road as a Land Rover (what is) it does offer exceptional comfort and reliability. I recently went on a 200 mile round trip and instead of worrying about whether I would get there or not I simply enjoyed the journey. So, I need to keep watching your Sunday videos to get my 'reliability anxiety' fix. Thank you and keep up the good work! 🙂 P.S. I never considered a Toyota because I'm not old enough yet!

[@aimzallday6727]

As a 2006 xc90 d5 owner I can tell you Volvo is very soft ,hydraulic lifters,transmission valve body ,swirl flaps,Yaw sensor (mounted under driver seat floor corrodes),CD player not working ,leather on seats cracking,Vacuum fed engine mounts (car only likes genuine Volvo ones),steering rack goes bad,window switches go bad as well,Haldex diff needs service with special Volvo oil or your xc90 can turn from AWD to 2WD very fast and all these items cost a lot of money because Volvo is premium car brand as well so yeah it is a little bit cheaper to repair than a Land Rover but not by much (All the things I named I've fixed on my xc90)

[@EagerMrd]

Diesel xc90s are great but not as reliable as the petrol model (except a 2.9 T6). I’ve owned a 2.5T for over 4 years now and have only ever had to do wear and tear items, it’s a solid car and with a few performance upgrades it really kicks. I do like discos but unless you rebuild it like they rebuilt Vera’s disco 3 then there’s no point in even buying one.

[@coreyking3499]

You should do a video on the differentials, I can give you some insight on how they can be refurbished using cheap Dana 44 components as almost all Lr3's at this point have worn bearings and races.

[@BigDave1965]

I also work in the car industry not for Landover but Vauxhall , ok Opel was GM now PSA or Stellantis 😢 I did work in an engine plant carrying out Durability tests on V6 engines (petrol not diesel) and investigating warranty returned engines. This is probably why I enjoy your videos so much. Plus the comedy value is second to none. I just had to pause this diagnostic video due to laughing so much at one of your phrases, EVER SINCE you worked on my Vehicle 😂😂😂 brilliant one I'm stealing this one 😂😂😂

[@Vera_and_Christian]

You should be a consultant at Ford with that experience. 👍. Thanks. Christian

[@BigDave1965]

I did own a Jaguar XF with that 3.0 V6 diesel in it, so glad I got rid of it after watching your videos about it 🤣

[@ajvdaa]

Hi Christian&Vera, I'm also infected with the Land Rover virus and the disease is very resistant and incurable. Love your videos, smart tips and I also love you as a couple with always a lot of humor. "Knowing what car you drive is essential for any Land Rover owner, Discovery, Defender, Series. Until today I also thought that AEG was a German brand... Herzliche Grüße aus den Niederlanden!

[@Steve_MFr]

Hi Christian, hi Vera! This is Steve from GAP Diagnostic - I enjoyed the video. And yes, providing psychological support for LR owners is one of our main tasks as well. We produce diagnostic systems on the side :-p Seriously, though, this is actually just one of the reasons the IIDTool is more expensive than other LR diagnostic systems. We are the only LR diagnostic system manufacturer for the end-user who actually provide support. While I agree completely in everything you said, this is definitely the more time and effort intensive way of going about the ownership of an older LR. Even all of us at GAP get tired of being 'forced' to play with our cars. An easier method, for instance would be to export the fault list once every 3 months or so and then clear the faults - should not take more than 5 minutes. When something more serious crops up, you can go back and compare the various lists and it becomes very apparent which faults are recurring (nuisance) faults and which are likely to have caused an issue. The average owner (with less of an interest in the vehicle and especially diagnostics) check through the list once (after seeing this video :-)) and forgets about it till a serious issue appears. And then he has nothing to work from and has to start from scratch. Of course you can't export the list with the iCarsoft :-p (Which we all don't consider to be a bad tool, btw. As a matter of fact, if the iCarsoft had been around 10 years ago, maybe there wouldn't have been an IIDTool. But back then, anything worth buying cost 4-figures in $ or €. And the iCarsoft definetely has its drawbacks). Aside from regular maintenace, maybe doing a video on the dfferences between diagnostic systems might be something worth considering - and just as much of a help for your viewers as this video. Vielleicht sehen wir uns auf der Abenteuer & Allrad dieses Jahr? Würde mich freuen. LG

[@Vera_and_Christian]

That would be great, we'll be there 😃👍🙋‍♀️Vera

[@The_1]

Thank you for this valuable information, if you look hard enough, all cars have their problems but in a disco you are the king of the road and the garage. Stay safe 🏆🏆🏆

[@joeianniello]

Who ever stated Germans don’t have a sense of humor, they were wrong!! Thank you for another great video

[@twig3288]

You almost blew their cover - they’re actually British spies (you know like officer Crabtree in Allo allo)

[@raycollington4310]

I see you as purveyors of mirth. The subject matter on land rover junk is massive. You will never run out of material. Thank you for the comedy and making us laugh. Land Rover pushed me to Toyota. Feeling lucky that the crankshaft didn't break today while taking the kids to school is not my idea of fun. 😊

[@Vera_and_Christian]

As long as you watch and enjoy our videos 👍😃🙋‍♀️Vera

[@evanduggan431]

I love your car's registration plate number "DIRT"44. I guess you've had comments about that for years,,,,great channel,,cheers

[@vernonbennettiii3646]

You guys are HILARIOUS! I don't even own a Land Rover (but we do have a Jag XK8 and an XK), and I am addicted to your KZbin channel! I'd better watch myself, or I might become a "Patreon" of your channel (it would be 1st time ever for me on KZbin). Does my 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel Overland 4x4 count as being a "Land Rover-ish, Discovery-ish, LR-ish" Owner? BTW, I'm in Michigan. 😁

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Yes, absolutely. 😅👍Christian and I had lived in Michigan for almost 10 years, back then. And we took our Jeeps, Cherokee and Grand Cherokee, out West every single summer. Back then it was still called camping, evenso we slept inside the car when in deep Grizzly Country. Christian was just in Michigan in November. Merry Christmas 🙋‍♀️Vera

[@bthartneyx]

Im African. I own a 1997 80 series landcruiser and a 2007 LR3. Love both cars. LR3 takes me to the bush and its like sitting in my lounge. I can arrive and work, but always have little faults and worries on the rough bush road. My 80 series takes me to the farm with no worries but then I need 2 days sleep to recover from the strain of driving an uncomfortable car. Love your content. Very helpful for us landy lovers.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

That is funny. I wish I could say once in my life “it takes me through the bush”. I think the nearest bush is 10t km away for us. Thanks and enjoy both vehicles. Christian

[@handtoeknee]

Another fabulous video 👍 I'm a Toyota owner and I'm going to buy a diagnostic tool and I'm going to use it! Even though in 3 years I've never had a fault!

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😀👌🙋‍♀️Vera

[@oladc1ty]

your spats at Toyota are usually very interesting

[@stefanoberholzer9158]

Hi Christian & Vera, thank you for being hobby KZbinrs! Love your content!! I only recently subscribed to your channel and I'll admit, there hasn't been a dull moment in my life ever since! I'm a Toyota LandCruiser 76 Series (V8 Diesel) owner. Watching your channel made me realise, yet again, that I have made the right life choices. Well, at least what cars are concerned. What I also realised is, is how much I miss working on cars... so owning a "WhatCruiser" robbed me of that joy! I may just raid the piggy bank and buy a Land Rover, just to feel like I contribute to the aftermarket parts industry / economy in that way. Because let's be honest, owning a "Toyoda" won't afford me that opportunity. You're also living proof that, whenever we go on a off road trip, we always invite a Land Rover owner along.... reason being, they always have the tools with them and necessary skills to fix anything....! I may just become a Patreon!

[@richiepotts4568]

I'm having a nightmare with my L320 Range Rover Sport which is very similar as you know. As there's a shortage of RRS videos or mechanics I wondered if you'd had experience with the icarsoft v3. I know it can do a few th8ngs but I'm a novice compared to you guys :-) by the way thanks for the videos myself and my partner are planning on wild touring in our RRS in the UK this summer/winter and Europe next year :-) we love watching your videos and my partner Denise loves the couples element ❤

[@Platypus-Dreams]

I love your videos. I'm not sure if it's on purpose but you are the funniest German I have ever encountered

[@c5back9]

The weather there looks lovely!

[@daveberube997]

I laughed so hard I almost blew my drink through my nose. You are so very right on all points. Love your videos.

[@LeLilley1]

Okay . . . I won't unsubscribe as long as YOU ALL keep making videos! It's great entertainment, but more importantly, it's great education. This video here is another good example of my need for education and I'm learning things that I need to do to help. Keep it up! PLEASE! And thank you!

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅👍🙏 Hope you have checked out more of our channel. 🙋‍♀️

[@Shanes_Shed]

Im a little late at watching this video, but as another fellow hobby youtuber know exactly where your coming from at the start of the video.

[@khalilrazak6486]

Only if Toyota made such a beutiful looking and luxurious car like the Discovery 4.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Old Toyotas looked great. Even better than old LRs. Just the newer ones lost the edge and look like any other Japan SUV. Christian

[@Adventures-with-Ty]

Fantastic video. You are absolutely correct about working in close partnership with your technician/mechanic. Not all mechanics want you hanging around their workshop, but I found one near my office in the West Midlands (home of Land Rover). He is happy with me bringing my own parts and fitting them for me. This helps keep the running costs down. He’s an authorised service technician so can also update the service record online which is awesome. Last week one of the coolant hoses failed, Land Rover wanted over £220 for it, if he orders it then he has to charge another % on top. I bought it on eBay for £125 sent it directly to his workshop and he fitted it for me. Perfect ! Next on my list is a diagnostic tool. You are absolutely correct with that an absolute must have for every Land Rover owner. Not just discoveries ! Thanks guys. See you next week.

[@andrewlisenby9693]

You are very fortunate to have found a mechanic who works with you in maintaining your Land Rover.

[@pwatom22]

Great advice and love the way you work and present things together. If you are somewhat knowledgeable, being able to talk to the mechanic directly, asses problem together and watch work through the window from service reception is great way to go. If they want to take it around the back and reluctant to talk to you, probably best to go elsewhere.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

👍💪 I know from your past comments that you work with your car and that is so great. But do get the diagnostic tool, you will love using it. 🙋‍♀️Vera

[@pwatom22]

@@Vera_and_Christian have icarsoft lrii. Its ok but not as good as I was expecting. Bought it used and not working properly. Likely easy to clear up multi sw version issue . Not had time to contact icarsoft yet. With some modestly priced diag tools you have oscilloscope type functionality to monitor ign stats on petrol/gas engines.

[@humbyjack2809]

Fantastic information from you guys. Thanks so much from down under, we are honestly afraid to take our disco 3 v8 hse to a workshop from past experiences. We still love the car after owning it for 5 yrs or more. The local workshops pretend to know about LR but rarely know anything. They know how to charge for a new battery and a diagnosis $$$ without fixing the problems. Keep up the Tubes there will be many more LR on the road because of your priceless information thanks again guys. Subscriber for sure 👍🇭🇲

[@knaptonmawson]

suddenly i found something interesting. I've been watching your videos and they are excellent,. you are a great team together. I i owned a 1977 Range rover in 1992. two 110,,s later. I Would like a Discovery but even if i am good with fixing vehicles , i am really scared abut thinking about owning a Disco 3. I would love one even if i have the Icar 2 . John 85737.

[@sharafooniful]

You are the best couples in youtube.

[@Skagitrover]

The GAP tool was my first purchase! Philip looks just like his mom! We sure enjoy you guys. Cheers, Bob &Jill

[@ncfatcyclist]

These are so original and fun 🤩

[@justinsmith6296]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that checks my diagnostic read out every 3-4 weeks lol

[@Vera_and_Christian]

👍💪🙋‍♀️Vera

[@justinsmith6296]

@@Vera_and_ChristianHi Vera, I've sent you an email about patches and stickers, hope you get it 👍

[@bobrose7900]

Vera's cheeky laugh is all that's needed to fix any problems! Amazing, the old Disco 3/4 must be the most underrated vehicle in the world... certainly the latest one has it's issues and huge bills to go with it, and if you think you're amateurs, get real, you know far more than any of the current services managers in the UK, they just say replacement required and land you with a six grand (£) bill. You should set your own dealership up! Land Rover were at their peak when they were sold through some farm machinery outlets here in the UK and many of them were enthusiasts, but they then went all up market and we're left with dealing with a bunch of box shifters - they may as well sell them through Amazon in my book...! Great fun and very useful video on the diagnostics.

[@josephp5058]

I threw my EGR valves away and blanked them - want like a rocket for years best thing l ever did - great entertainment video again gang

[@Adventures-with-Ty]

You will find that in most countries (European, North American and Australian) performing an EGR delete or knowingly using the vehicle with such a modification is illegal.

[@nickrobertshaw9692]

@@Adventures-with-Ty i would that most 4wd vehicles in Australia that get used offroad have had the EGR's either blanked or a software patch applied to make them inoperable, after cleaning my intakes that were 50% blocked i also planked mine off.

[@leeloo21231234]

I had a carsoft Disco 4 tool ordered on Amazon before I went to pick it up from the dealer :). If you want to drive a Disco without going to the mechanic for every bong, , this is a must have, it is the equivalent of a hammer and duct tape for a Toyota.. :)

[@MiniLuv-1984]

Land Rover problems - what a fertile area of study. Toyota problems, not so much. Thanks Vera and Christian, your videos are excellent.

[@bobbrayshaw1179]

Great video. Love the search tip for the Disco3 site. 👍

[@washibonsai5307]

Danke sehr für Eure wertvollen Tips ! Ich habe meine Therapiesitzungen auf Sonntag und auf online verlegt. Hab mich auch im Disco3 Forum angemeldet. 🧘‍♂️

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅👍🙋‍♀️Vera

[@Rickwardful]

Hi Christian and Vera, I think I have just thought of a great idea for another video: How about buying any old Toyota What’s it Cruiser, take off the body and sell it for scrap, then take off the body of your Discovery and attach it to the What’s it Cruiser chassis and running gear, also selling the Toyota body for scrap? This way, we could all save the enormous expense of ever needing an iCarsoft i930 scanner and having to learn how to use it too! However, as we would all miss the pair of you each Sunday, please could you think of videoing something else to keep all entertained each Sunday? I realise this might be difficult, but there must be something that will enable us to hear Vera continuing to say “Oh my God” and for us to take a count of how many times it is possible for her to say it each episode. If this isn’t possible, please continue with your Discos as they are! No need to thank me for this idea.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Maybe that is a projekt for Ryan from Outback Discovery😅 Here in Germany that is absolutely a no go. 😃👍🙋‍♀️Vera

[@ian_s7481]

I’m not sure I’ll be able to sleep tonight knowing Dr.Christian may phone at anytime 😱😱😱😱

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Lol 😂😂😂 Yes, anytime!!! Christian

[@mellyenjapon]

I am loving these videos...thank you!! I have a Toyota so I can confirm that the check engine light is just there to make sure we don't feel left out, but it never goes on 😂. I am currently in a 2018 Tundra looking to go to a disco 3 '10 or '11 or a 2020 TD6. After watching your videos, I'm more inclined to get a disco 4. I can do some maintenance but really have no need on my Tundra. The only thing I've had to do is oil changes. I'm slowly going to work through your videos and am hopefully I find my discovery soon!

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😳 now that may change your life - not sure to the good 😂😬. Christian

[@davidrice6357]

Hi guys, I could listen to you guys talking all day, this has been one of the most useful vlogs you have done. Thank you.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😊🙏🙋‍♀️Vera

[@danhayes3546]

Great video yeah the discovery 3/4 is probably the only suv that make’s your hart miss a beat when the lights come on and keeps you wondering if it hasn’t been on for a bit 🇬🇧👍

[@InnerCircleUS]

Did you say...'Psy-Car-logist'? Lol. If you can help, my 2005 LR3 HSE V8 has no power today. It got a brand new battery and new pads and rotors (rear) yesterday. When I turned it off the first time upon getting home, it locked into park. I restarted it and drove it up the driveway. I let it sit overnight and now, no power. I cleaned the corrosion off of the Integrated Transfer Case behind the battery and changed a blown 20v fuse beside the battery but still no power. Only 1 red (seatbelt) light on the dash comes on but nothing else. And the back gate won't open now. Prior to the new battery and brake work, it was giving me a Suspension light, Transmission light and Park Brake light. I'd really appreciate any help you can give. I just purchased the GAP iiD diagnostic bluetooth tool 15 minutes ago and it will be here in a few days. (Even got a new key with it to program, which I really need!) I'd love any advise on this situation and how to best use the GAP tool. Thank you so much for your videos. You are extremely knowledgeable and you guys are funnier than Seinfeld. : ) Kind regards.

[@richardguse3410]

Great advise and extremely humous delivery!

[@josephsequenzia9874]

Have to tell you i absolutely LOVE your channel!! :)

[@kennethfreeman1448]

Always watching Your videos and I’ve never commented but this is the best one you’ve ever made thank you for your honesty

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😊🙏🙋‍♀️Vera

[@Crazydragonman]

I love your sense of humour definately not typically of Germany 🤣

[@allsearpw3829]

Hi , thank you for all the information and very happy to see you are both still very occupied with the LR,S and your family . keep going and have fun .

[@pdmark311]

scan tool is 100% a must.

[@arcarson1253]

I really liked the outro on this video. I grew up wishing there was a BMX park near my house and that my parents owned a land rover. Philip is blessed also to be very talented. Now I'm old enough to own a land rover but too old for BMX! Some wishes come true 👍 ❤️ Love you two thanks for the great instructional videos for maintaining land rovers and marriages!

[@nedmelvin2224]

i love seeing how it is in Germany as well. We are dealing with high petrol prices in Australia they are also blaming the war…

[@keiths-teeth]

I don't own a disco yet, but what defines which dash a discovery 4 has ? Some have larger displays some have a clock to replace a n out of date looking number pad. Wow Robin is a good rider

[@stephengill2211]

Hello doc and lovely assistant. Beautiful content as usual sorry we are Toyota owners, just sold our little Rav 4 with over 300000 KLM and 27 years old for a profit. Did own a Range Rover jn the UK and I am a qualified auto elecrtican please people get the diag tool BUT use with care it's not a get out of jail free unit. Vera only one oh my god well done. Sorry to say we bought another RAV4 latest model BUT as you have said they don't fit a dip stick on the auto transmission . Just going to plug in my diag tool.. please stay safe and keep up the god work. Are you going to build a couch for the disco to lay on during your examination, doctor.

[@gazzafloss]

Keep up the good work, of presenting us, with a voyage of Discovery.

[@darrylhoughton1412]

Thanks for all the great content and information.

[@LorenzoCase]

I now need to go and get a diagnosis tool now… Thanks for that the Mrs is already thinking I’m mad for wanting never to get rid of the “Mechanic’s Princess 👑 “

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅👍🙋‍♀️Vera

[@spincla]

Hi there guys, thank you for the time invested into making these videos. I'm about to buy a iCarsoft tool for my Disco 4 2016 but it's still unclear after much online research which actually covers this model and year. The i930 looks like it's until 2013. Thanks in advance :)

[@Vera_and_Christian]

If you buy a new IcarSoft for LR/Jaguar, it will cover a Disco4. Our old I930 even does. Christian

[@robmurg]

Great to see Robin demonstrating his craft. If you had a Defender (like me) instead of a Discovery, that hammer would be the only tool you would need to keep it running.😀

[@Vera_and_Christian]

True, we just fixed a Defender on Saturday. 👍🙋‍♀️Vera

[@NathanNostaw]

We have gotten much use from our iiDTool. Last week, two days before my wife was meant to leave for a 10 day trip out west to the opal and dinosaur fields hhe D3 had some funky faults, they just looked like the usual ECU etc faults, but with some trans, suspension and compressor codes. I cycled the the height settings watching the iiDtool specs and based on height dimensions, I found the front left air bag had a leak. I could also hear it leaking with the window down at offroad height. I sourced a new pair expecting to change them overnight for the trip, but She ended up going with a different car. iiDTool is 100% must have for D3/4 ownership

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Land Rovers are always looking out for their wifes 💪👍😃🙋‍♀️Vera

[@richardm9550]

Brilliant guys. Very informative and very entertaining. I really must learn to stay off of your channel so late in the evening. I really should be getting some sleep but I just had to watch this through. I would love the Gap IID tool but I went for the Foxwell 520 in the end....because I spent all of my money (and some of the banks money) on a Disco 4. You have a new subscriber. Keep up the great work and all the best to you both.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

💪😅🙋‍♀️Vera

[@johnmorgan5377]

Wow hi guys love to watch you two it’s brilliant that you repair theses L/R

[@abclawfulbennett8791]

Eh..... my D4 giving me a headache it's a 2013 XS 112k on clock. Went into restricted mode (limp mode). Fault codes were indicated faults from one of turbos. Smoke tests showed a few holes in hoses, fixed those. Then a sensor on the turbo fixed that. Now errors and smoke test indicating its inlet manifold on the RHS in the UK thats the driver side. Inlet manifold parts on back order and no idea when it's due in stock. Worried that I'm chasing problems now and becoming expensive

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Not sure. Hard to imagine that all this went bad at once. You can find the plastic manifold on Alibaba in China. Quality is ok. Used it before. Better drive it above 3000 rpm for a few miles uphill or accelerate to use the second turbo. Sometimes this helps. Make sure it got temperature before you do. Christian

[@michaeldallimore8590]

Great advice here. The GAP tool was one of my earlier purchases after I got my disco 4. I will now start checking for faults each month rather than when I happen to think about it. You are right about the nuisance faults like rear camera communication lost etc etc. These do happen all the time. Love your videos. How can I buy one of your patches?

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Send me an email please, then I can share all the details. You find the email adress in the "About" page of our KZbin Channel. 👍🙋‍♀️Vera

[@toddhoffmaster6057]

This is one of your best videos yet. I really like that you are up front and honest with your viewers about LR Discovery ownership. I loved step #5 - get involved. People always want their vehicle fixed but they don't want to help in the repair. Sure they will take you out for dinner and that is appreciated but they should want to learn more about their vehicle and how it works even if they just hand you tools and are there as emotional help.

[@robpeabo509]

Very good reasuring video for many Christian & Vera. Robin wasn't mucking around, he was running to the anvil to do whatever he needed to do! People would be horrified to hear that aircraft on every flight have hundreds of faults logged - of which most if not all are nuisance items, however they fall into the parameters for logging an issue. Similar to loosing the comms at start up that you gave an example of, you only need to have a voltage below the threshold & an item is logged. I was surprised how many items mine logged, yet the LR# was running fine. Then I started seeing repeated items, though no check engine light or any other lights or messages on the display on the dash. I was concerned, as everyone knows, LR products have problems. I eventually put them down to nuisance reporting. As you say, the art is knowing what is a real fault that requires further investigation and what is not. I have ordered an iCarsoft LR V3.0. After researching many, I have determined this is the best value for money form me. If I find a second hand Gap II I will buy one, though for what I want the iCarsoft is more than enough. I do have an AUTEL AP200 with the Land Rover software, and it is pretty good for the price, and it does let me reset the service interval on my LR3, however I believe the iCarsoft LR V3.0 is infinitely better than the Autel I have.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Our Gap is used too, we just paid an additional 75€ to have it licensed to our Discovery 3. 🙋‍♀️Vera

[@stephenalexander1264]

Hi great information as usual and love the badge take care stay safe diesel here in Lincolnshire is £1.80 help

[@dukeyhowzer]

Problems I've had with my lr3 v8 and fixed my self: 1. Instrument cluster would randomly shut off. Check fuse boxes on driver, passenger, and around the battery for moisture. If all are dry and free of corrosion then it's the cluster itself. Can be easily replaced without taking the steering wheel off. 2. Front air shocks were leaking. Replaced both in half of a day. Just 4 bolts, very easy. Spent the majority of the day YouTubing how to fix it. 3. Currently dealing with a transmission problem. The torque converter would lock and unlock below 30 MPH when cold. RPMs would fluctuate around 1500 RPM below 30MPH. I Replaced the transmission oil, pan, and filter with the new upgraded one. This makes it easier to flush in the future. However, did not completely fix the problem but happens way less now. Will do one more empty and fill just the oil this time. Hopefully, that will solve it. Besides that the car is great, 120000 miles and the engine hasn't been touched still runs great.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

The German channel Altblech-Schrauber has a video for fixing the dash problem. He also fixed the shifting issues on the HP6. Hope the subtitle works on the videos. Christian

[@dukeyhowzer]

@@Vera_and_Christian Oh sweet, thank you for the info! This problem has been annoying me for a while now. Love the channel!!!

[@nickrobertshaw9692]

Despite the myth toyota's do break down, i agree that a diagnostic tool is a must for these vehicles and will pay for itself the first time you fail to proceed. I have a Gap tool and i also have a AUD$39 bluetooth reader that will read and clear codes on a D3 and 4, i use a switched extension cable but find it occasionally has a bus speed error when i use it.

[@darrelldavison3876]

Luv it you guys are so entertaining 😂 and truthful cheers

[@ianwhatley3864]

Thank you for your effort on the Toyota. P.S. I do not have a land rover (nor Toyota) but would just like to say I enjoy your videos, keep up the good work.

[@FlorianBaeumler]

This is the best video you've done. Now I finally know how to go about asking you for help! 😉 Thank you so much for your fantastic videos.

[@FlorianBaeumler]

Just joined you on patreon...

[@Vera_and_Christian]

That is so great. I will message you later on. And, you are not going to believe how many emails we get, every single day, about people asking for help. With questions like : " my car has an oil leak, do you know where? " We don't want to be rude and help every one out, but what are we supposed to do with questions like that? That is a lot stress, because those questions are actually sincere and those people need help. 🙋‍♀️Vera

[@simon-mouse8739]

Really valuable information. As an aside, please get Robin to wear ear protection when he works 👍see you next Sunday 😁

[@ROGEXTREME]

I like the metal work content, he is very good.

[@MrLordingit]

I'm going to buy a Disco 3. I have the Lynx Evo 2 for my Td5 and Disco Sport. The worst thing about the Lynx is having to have a mobile Internet signal. It requires a connection with the server to confirm the license is valid, which is not great when stuck in the middle of nowhere.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

We recomend the icarsoft diagnostic tool, or what we mostly use, the GAP BT iid tool. Do invest in oner of those. 👍🙋‍♀️

[@bugjuicer]

Love the content so much - please don't ever change!

[@davidclark3563]

Really interesting you two are so much fun 👍🧢🇬🇧

[@andrewtognola1116]

I love your videos they are so much fun 😂

[@williamprobert5124]

Great video really enjoy watching them .

[@michaelwhyte3995]

Another brilliant video ! Thanks both. Best you tube channel in the world :)

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😊🙏🙋‍♀️Vera

[@TheDaf95xf]

Morning Vera & Christian. Sorry I didn’t watch this in one episode as I was busy at work lol 😆 But again a fantastic video full of humour and great information 👍🏻 I’m glad Vera knows where your tools are Christian hehe 🤣 Take care as always cheers Stevie. For Vera 😘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@eddieMurphy11111]

so sorry i missed it on Sunday as i was not well getting a bit better now your knowledge is fantastic i am going to stick with my freelander for a while and the wife will not pat with hers that a 1998 petrol 1800 and just keeps passing the MOT (england) every time but i keep thinking about a freelander 2 or a defender.but alredy i have a Icarsoft reader i think mine is a v2 and it has paid for its self already

[@Vera_and_Christian]

👍😃 That is great, I miss my Freelander too. 🙋‍♀️Vera

[@lebonematlapeng6520]

Dear Christian and Vera, I like you guys a lot! I'm thinking of buying a second hand Disco 3 or 4 and you have convinced me that I'm not crazy! I've loved the model ever since it was released back in 2005! I think if I got a TDV6 hse with +200k kms I can deal with the issues🤗. Do feel free to advice please and thanks a lot!

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅Hope you did your homwork and know what you are getting into. If not, you can sign up to our Patreon webpage and get help from us. 👍🙋‍♀️Vera

[@JohnEllis-hf3ng]

You guys are great since I decided to buy 2008 disco 3 i have done nothing but watch your video's. I am learning a great deal. And gaining more confidence i currently own a worn out 200disco 2. Td5 A 2013 v8. Diesel LandCruiser but I love landrovers. I want to buy a diagnostic for my vehicles what are your thoughts about. I car units

[@Vera_and_Christian]

IcarSoft works ok. Does not allow advanced service functions but does display faults correctly and allows reset. Christian

[@simonjones5614]

You’re tempting me to take my diagnostic tool out of its packet and plug it into my Toyota just to check that the diagnostic tool still works after so many years in the boot 😉

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😂😂😂 that is the idea. Unless it’s still in the Amazon store. Christian

[@seandutoit5675]

I want to buy Discovery 3 or 4 but after research in my country South Africa the v8 versions are easy available. and more reliable. from owners reviews so I want one now!

[@Vera_and_Christian]

👌👍🙋‍♀️

[@keohaneorama]

Great vid, thanks. Wish I saw it sooner though...

[@phensriwood8081]

Sewing machines. Checkout Sailrite walking foot.

[@free2chasehappy]

Great advice for Land Rover buyers! I have a regular OBD2 scanner, but I will look into the GAPiiD tool, seems to me it is made specific for Land Rovers. Thank you very much!

[@Vera_and_Christian]

The icarsoft is made for Land Rover/Jaguar only also. They different one for each brand. 🙋‍♀️Vera

[@martinbradshaw692]

Another brilliant video.

[@simonflanders4462]

Guys your videos are always informative and also entertaining. As also owning a 2008 discovery 3 I feel your pain, but also share your enthusiasm for the chase of finding the intermittent irritating faults.🤣👍

[@bernelnery2191]

This video is hilarious! If you have a Toyota, leave your diagnostic tool in Amazon lol. Just got a suspension mode recently on my 2006 LR3 HSE, it was the rear driver side sensor, I replaced it today.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

👍💪🙋‍♀️Vera

[@gerardoviegas6586]

Excelent vídeo...and im not a lr guy😁😁😁🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙💪💪💪💪💪💯

[@johnwillett4086]

Great video and I'll send you an e-maol about the patch. It was great to see Robin working - an expert making it all look easy (when it's not). I gatther that what he is making (what Christian called an "Eel") is a Porcupine or Hedgehog?

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Yeah Christian said the German word, Igel, a hedgehog in English. Can't wait for your email 😃👍🙋‍♀️Vera

[@andrewlisenby9693]

Doktor Christian, you have the patience of Job. It is difficult to say what you need to in a diplomatic manner. Well said! I don't have a Land Rover, but I enjoy learning from my LR friends every Sunday. Also love the clips of Robin and Philipp. They are both so talented. Christian, would it help to use a machined or cut out firebrick under the induction heater coil in Robin's shop?

[@Vera_and_Christian]

The induction heater is not on it's final place in their workshop yet. I am sure we will be posting lots of content from that piece of machinery in the future. 🙋‍♀️Vera

[@naturemixmv7667]

I loved this video. Very entertaining, funny, and informative. I'm now wondering if I should get a diagnostic tool for my 2013 Ford Edge. Of course, the additional content was excellent. Absolutely amazing what Robin and Philp are doing. By the way, the rear rim on my mountain bike was cracked, so last week I had a shop replace it for $210 which included the $50 for the new rim.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Philipp needs a set of rims about every 10 month. That is 350 to 400 Euro. Every 7 days, I need to true the rims and tighten all spokes. It’s not a cheap hobby. You have to imagine the crashes in between these successfull lines which I show in the video. The bike may drop 10 feet on concrete… thanks for you comment. Christian

[@fredtyler1520]

Best video ever!

[@happyhermit2022]

Awesome🤣🤣🤣🤣Christian should be on Mastermind UK....brilliant

[@PrettyGreenMonk]

Im back. Think im gonna buy one of these discovery 3 or 4 and have some maintenance fun

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅👍As long as you get the Diagnostic tool first. 💪🙋‍♀️Vera