Sorry!!

glanrichbex · 16-08-2015, 23:00

Hi all,
I disappeared from here for a while because my beloved Terrano which I loved dearly for 5 long years was retired to a life in the woodlands of Pembrokeshire due to an incurable tin worm problem - where she rusts in peace pulling trailers of logs down dirt tracks.
In my fragile delicate state of mind, I was tempted to the dark side where an enthusiast work colleague biased to the world of land rover lured me into buying a Land rover Discovery TD5.
Well, all I can say it was one of the biggest mistakes of my life

It has been one expensive issue after another and it is just one big money pit. It's gutless, clumsy and just does not have the nippy easy to drive appeal of the terrano. I have never managed to get on with but tried in the hope that after all the expense - I would get used to it.
I have so far been unsuccessful in selling the Discovery but I have rejoined this group with my £10 and bought a 05 plate 2.7TDI SE Terrano

I am now happy again and hope that you people here can forgive me for my grave error of judgement and that I can be accepted by you good people back into this forum.

Sorry once again

Rich

P.S - I have a flashing airbag symbol on the dashboard - where is the first place to look?.

Cheers

Rich

emjaybee · 16-08-2015, 23:30

Ah, all is forgiven!

I have a similar flashing air-bag symbol. First time it happened I tried all the fixes suggested here, unfortunately they didn't work and I got my mechanic to turn it off. It recently happened again.

I am thinking of investing in some black insulation tape to cover the light.

jims-terrano · 17-08-2015, 08:07

Welcome back and sorry to hear of the disco being such a lemon. Can't understand why people like them if they are so bad, disappointing really as I do like the looks of them. Hope you've managed to off load it by now.

You'll have to post a photo or two of your new Terrano.

Check out the downloads section for a fix to reset the air bag light, worked on my 05 plate just before I px'd it.

Banshee · 17-08-2015, 08:33

Welcome back mate, I've often thought I'd like a Disco Td5

The air bag fix in the downloads section worked temporarily for me but it appeared that one of the harnesses was damaged under the seat, in the end I swapped the seats anyway as I had a set of better ones that I had out of my Maverick but these didn't have side air bags in the bolsters so I had to solder a resistor in line which sorted my issue out and hasn't come back since

solarman216 · 17-08-2015, 21:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by emjaybee

Ah, all is forgiven!

I have a similar flashing air-bag symbol. First time it happened I tried all the fixes suggested here, unfortunately they didn't work and I got my mechanic to turn it off. It recently happened again.

I am thinking of investing in some black insulation tape to cover the light.

wont help you mot time but you have the later diagnostic socket so hook it up and it will tell you where the problem is, probably cost £30 for a mobile guy with the gear, Rick

Daemo · 18-08-2015, 19:48

I've recently sold my td5 disco, had it for 5 months, it was typical lr d2, leaking sunroof, lights on the dash, wheel bearings, oil leaks on my new block pave, oil in ecu, window regulator breaking, abs sensors, condensation in light units, sold it to a guy I work with reluctantly and he has also had issues ongoing.. I liked driving it but just a pain, every time I took it out something broke..

Bigbunny2007 · 18-08-2015, 21:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daemo

I've recently sold my td5 disco, had it for 5 months, it was typical lr d2, leaking sunroof, lights on the dash, wheel bearings, oil leaks on my new block pave, oil in ecu, window regulator breaking, abs sensors, condensation in light units, sold it to a guy I work with reluctantly and he has also had issues ongoing.. I liked driving it but just a pain, every time I took it out something broke..

Sounds like you bought a lemon! We have all done it! Bought my first terrano before signing up on here and spent weeks welding it!! But I still liked it

Landover's get used as serious workhorses and do the job they were built for

You need to know what your looking at when you buy it, many people end up on this forum because their terrano is in need of some TLC

glanrichbex · 19-08-2015, 17:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daemo

I've recently sold my td5 disco, had it for 5 months, it was typical lr d2, leaking sunroof, lights on the dash, wheel bearings, oil leaks on my new block pave, oil in ecu, window regulator breaking, abs sensors, condensation in light units, sold it to a guy I work with reluctantly and he has also had issues ongoing.. I liked driving it but just a pain, every time I took it out something broke..

LOL - the issues you have quoted here is exactly what I've been having - mine is up for sale now and it will only be driven round the block every few days as I'm scared that something else will go wrong with it and cost me even more money.

makeitfit · 04-09-2015, 11:40

My son works in a local garage over by there see. Local as in , we live in the sticks and farmers use it a lot. All sorts of 4x4 trucks are in often for sure BUT the LR brigade get frequent flyer discounts

There off the ground (on lifts) more than the road.
I'm told from a frequency point of view the LR are in more often and cost more.
Rear cross members are my son's fav at the mo and his PB is under 3 hours

Disco rear ends too. Disco brakes . TD5 electrics cause much chin rubbing and breathing in through gritted teeth

Personally I don't know why more Patrols aren't chosen for contemporary 4x4 competition to the TD5 brigade ?

Hey ho, each to their own and for me that's old skool

micktheshed · 17-08-2015, 18:48

Lucky escape LOL.
You know what they say; 50% of LR's are still on the road (what they don't say is that most of the 50% are still waiting for a tow home).
After 6 years of costly (more in repairs than purchase costs) & bitter experience with 3 disco's (all 2001-2003) my daughter has FINALY seen sense & will be getting rid of her latest (if it can be got into a saleable condition that is!).

My favourite saying regarding LR products is that people buy the badge & the (50 Year past it's best) fairytale that's attached to it. If it was re-badged something else it wouldn't sell even at a lot less price but the car would be just the same. Badge snobbery or what?

Bigbunny2007 · 17-08-2015, 21:42

All cars brake down it depends how good you are at fixing them!!! My terrano is my modified off roader but my discovery 3 is my daily drive and would not swap it for any other 4x4, nothing comes close to its capability and comfort

Wilba83 · 19-11-2016, 13:00

Hi I'm new to the forum and have a terrano 2. Living out in the sticks I'm after so off road tyres and rims it's running 235/70/r16 can I go any bigger with out affecting the turning.

Thanks

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zippy656 · 19-11-2016, 13:08

Welcome back, you are forgiven...

I've always liked the Land rover, but. Never had the money to get or keep

But I have had my Terrano 11 here now, just replaced normal kind of bits

With it beeing paid for only got. Insurance £180, road tax £245 and maintenance £300 pulse fuel at 80p ltr I'm happy

16-08-2015, 23:00	#1
glanrichbex Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: wales Vehicle: Terrano R20/D4 Posts: 442	Sorry!! Hi all, I disappeared from here for a while because my beloved Terrano which I loved dearly for 5 long years was retired to a life in the woodlands of Pembrokeshire due to an incurable tin worm problem - where she rusts in peace pulling trailers of logs down dirt tracks. In my fragile delicate state of mind, I was tempted to the dark side where an enthusiast work colleague biased to the world of land rover lured me into buying a Land rover Discovery TD5. Well, all I can say it was one of the biggest mistakes of my life It has been one expensive issue after another and it is just one big money pit. It's gutless, clumsy and just does not have the nippy easy to drive appeal of the terrano. I have never managed to get on with but tried in the hope that after all the expense - I would get used to it. I have so far been unsuccessful in selling the Discovery but I have rejoined this group with my £10 and bought a 05 plate 2.7TDI SE Terrano I am now happy again and hope that you people here can forgive me for my grave error of judgement and that I can be accepted by you good people back into this forum. Sorry once again Rich P.S - I have a flashing airbag symbol on the dashboard - where is the first place to look?. Cheers Rich

17-08-2015, 08:33	#4
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	Welcome back mate, I've often thought I'd like a Disco Td5 The air bag fix in the downloads section worked temporarily for me but it appeared that one of the harnesses was damaged under the seat, in the end I swapped the seats anyway as I had a set of better ones that I had out of my Maverick but these didn't have side air bags in the bolsters so I had to solder a resistor in line which sorted my issue out and hasn't come back since __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

16-08-2015, 23:30	#2
emjaybee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oxfordshire Vehicle: 3.0Di SVE '05 5 door. Posts: 1,536	Ah, all is forgiven! I have a similar flashing air-bag symbol. First time it happened I tried all the fixes suggested here, unfortunately they didn't work and I got my mechanic to turn it off. It recently happened again. I am thinking of investing in some black insulation tape to cover the light.

17-08-2015, 08:07	#3
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Welcome back and sorry to hear of the disco being such a lemon. Can't understand why people like them if they are so bad, disappointing really as I do like the looks of them. Hope you've managed to off load it by now. You'll have to post a photo or two of your new Terrano. Check out the downloads section for a fix to reset the air bag light, worked on my 05 plate just before I px'd it.

18-08-2015, 19:48	#6
Daemo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Northamptonshire Vehicle: Patrol y61, safari y60. Posts: 466	I've recently sold my td5 disco, had it for 5 months, it was typical lr d2, leaking sunroof, lights on the dash, wheel bearings, oil leaks on my new block pave, oil in ecu, window regulator breaking, abs sensors, condensation in light units, sold it to a guy I work with reluctantly and he has also had issues ongoing.. I liked driving it but just a pain, every time I took it out something broke..

04-09-2015, 11:40	#9
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	My son works in a local garage over by there see. Local as in , we live in the sticks and farmers use it a lot. All sorts of 4x4 trucks are in often for sure BUT the LR brigade get frequent flyer discounts There off the ground (on lifts) more than the road. I'm told from a frequency point of view the LR are in more often and cost more. Rear cross members are my son's fav at the mo and his PB is under 3 hours Disco rear ends too. Disco brakes . TD5 electrics cause much chin rubbing and breathing in through gritted teeth Personally I don't know why more Patrols aren't chosen for contemporary 4x4 competition to the TD5 brigade ? Hey ho, each to their own and for me that's old skool

17-08-2015, 18:48	#10
micktheshed Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: warwickshire Vehicle: Dec 2004, terrano 3l Auto Posts: 313	Lucky escape LOL. You know what they say; 50% of LR's are still on the road (what they don't say is that most of the 50% are still waiting for a tow home). After 6 years of costly (more in repairs than purchase costs) & bitter experience with 3 disco's (all 2001-2003) my daughter has FINALY seen sense & will be getting rid of her latest (if it can be got into a saleable condition that is!). My favourite saying regarding LR products is that people buy the badge & the (50 Year past it's best) fairytale that's attached to it. If it was re-badged something else it wouldn't sell even at a lot less price but the car would be just the same. Badge snobbery or what?

17-08-2015, 21:42	#11
Bigbunny2007 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Yorkshire Vehicle: T2 swb 2.7 tdi - Disco 3 Posts: 589	All cars brake down it depends how good you are at fixing them!!! My terrano is my modified off roader but my discovery 3 is my daily drive and would not swap it for any other 4x4, nothing comes close to its capability and comfort

19-11-2016, 13:00	#12
Wilba83 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Cumbria Vehicle: Terrano2 Posts: 1	Hi I'm new to the forum and have a terrano 2. Living out in the sticks I'm after so off road tyres and rims it's running 235/70/r16 can I go any bigger with out affecting the turning. Thanks Sent from my E6853 using Tapatalk

19-11-2016, 13:08	#13
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	Welcome back, you are forgiven... I've always liked the Land rover, but. Never had the money to get or keep But I have had my Terrano 11 here now, just replaced normal kind of bits With it beeing paid for only got. Insurance £180, road tax £245 and maintenance £300 pulse fuel at 80p ltr I'm happy