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Message |
 Key Fob - Falling to pieces! |
Rangster
 Wed Aug 27 2014 9:08pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 33 · Views: 12728 · Subject: Key Fob - Falling to pieces! |
Replacement key case obtained from Harwoods (£4.99 delivered - eBay) and instructions downloaded from net.
Easy to replace and key is now as good as new. |
| Stratstone Stoke |
Rangster
Thu May 01 2014 9:03pm
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Forum: Dealership Feedback · Replies: 4 · Views: 4548 · Subject: Stratstone Stoke |
Mine lives there.
I know the service guys, Rick and Neil well and they know me well. They don't even have to ask my car reg anymore, they know it! 
Check other dealers for service prices as ... |
| Road Angel Gem causing poor DAB and FM reception |
Rangster
Thu May 01 2014 4:52pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 0 · Views: 2212 · Subject: Road Angel Gem causing poor DAB and FM reception |
I changed my old model Road Angel for a later type Road Angel Gem a few months ago.
At approximately the same time I started to experienced poor DAB & FM radio reception and so booked the RRS in ... |
| Changing wheel size |
Rangster
Tue Nov 12 2013 10:50pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 5 · Views: 3788 · Subject: Changing wheel size |
I would be interested in hearing peoples views concerning this.
I have recently changed my 22's to 19's for winter and to coincide with the change the RRS in many cases won't change gear from say 4 ... |
| TDV8 service |
Rangster
Tue Oct 01 2013 8:54pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 3415 · Subject: TDV8 service |
Go to Stratstone but ask for the price with non genuine parts (LR parts in non LR boxes). Last service was similar price to Indies, plus they will valet car for you.
Go and see Rik on service. They w ... |
| Advice On TDV8 Problems - Dealer Can't/Won't Help |
Rangster
Fri Sep 13 2013 3:15pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 63 · Views: 21017 · Subject: Advice On TDV8 Problems - Dealer Can't/Won't Help |
| The problem did appear to go away or not be such an issue but I have recently asked my local Kwik Fit to check the wheel alignment again (they have already done this twice before) as I have slight wea ... |
| Advice On TDV8 Problems - Dealer Can't/Won't Help |
Rangster
Fri Sep 13 2013 2:47pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 63 · Views: 21017 · Subject: Advice On TDV8 Problems - Dealer Can't/Won't Help |
Oops, it was obviously wishful thinking when I thought the issue had gone away. DSC light is still illuminating on corners.
Spoke to dealer who has now agreed to change steering angle sensor as per ... |
| Advice On TDV8 Problems - Dealer Can't/Won't Help |
Rangster
Tue Sep 10 2013 9:17pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 63 · Views: 21017 · Subject: Advice On TDV8 Problems - Dealer Can't/Won't Help |
| Just to update, went to the dealer who couldn't find any error codes and they checked the wheel bearing which was ok as apparantly a worn wheel bearing can cause this issue. Advised dealer that it cou ... |
| Advice On TDV8 Problems - Dealer Can't/Won't Help |
Rangster
Tue Aug 20 2013 4:53pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 63 · Views: 21017 · Subject: Advice On TDV8 Problems - Dealer Can't/Won't Help |
| Ah, at last someone with the same issue when going around roundabouts or corners. Took mine to the dealer last year and they couldn't find anything wrong with it. Eventually they reset the steering an ... |
| LR Approved Extended Warranty |
Rangster
Thu May 16 2013 2:03pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 42 · Views: 15522 · Subject: LR Approved Extended Warranty |
| I also bought online and pay monthly. The downside of paying monthly is that you can't transfer the warranty to the new owner when you sell the car but you can transfer if paid upfront. Could mean a l ... |
| LR Approved Extended Warranty |
Rangster
Thu May 16 2013 12:16pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 42 · Views: 15522 · Subject: LR Approved Extended Warranty |
As both require 150 point inspection prior to inception by a LR dealer, or a pre sale inspection in the case of a car sold by a dealer, at a cost to the buyer it kind of takes the pee just a bit.
A ... |
| RRS 2008 V* - Front Seat Moves |
Rangster
Tue Apr 23 2013 7:42pm
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Forum: Faults & Fixes · Replies: 6 · Views: 4901 · Subject: RRS 2008 V* - Front Seat Moves |
Yes, it can be fixed under warranty.
I had to get mine fixed, it was damn annoying. |
| Rear demister / defroster |
Rangster
Mon Apr 22 2013 10:17pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 34 · Views: 50453 · Subject: Rear demister / defroster |
Just an update;
Although the dealer sort of fixed it, it goes back in tomorrow to have the HRW issue sorted again as it has failed to work once again.
Whilst it is in they will also be looking a ... |
| RRS 2008 V* - Front Seat Moves |
Rangster
Mon Apr 22 2013 10:07pm
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Forum: Faults & Fixes · Replies: 6 · Views: 4901 · Subject: RRS 2008 V* - Front Seat Moves |
Yeah, known problem but not to all dealers.
Had to take mine in 3 times before they eventually sorted it.
Ok now though.
At least if you go to Stratstone in Stoke they should now know what to ... |
| Newbie, need some tuning advise |
Rangster
Sat Apr 20 2013 5:08pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 5 · Views: 1706 · Subject: Newbie, need some tuning advise |
I'm running a TDV8 with a diesel tuning box and it makes a difference. Probably not as much as a re-map but certainly noticeable.
Worth the low investment. |
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