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Hi, Just my 2nd day with the disco and already my 2nd post. I auctioned this 2004 Disco with 50k miles. I got it 2 days ago. So I don't know much about the history of the car. I drove about 100 miles yesterday. Everything worked great (except horn - if you wonder about my other post). I went up a mountain in the SF bay area, approx 4000ft altitude, paved roads only.
Today I drove a short distance 5m slow city driving. Left the car off for 1h. When I started again a amber warning light came on:"Service engine soon".
The truck drives perfectly fine, temperature is fine, it accelerates normally, climbs steep hills as expected. I did drive on the highway for a few miles to check wether I would notice any performance loss but the ride felt perfectly fine
The warning doesn't sound very alarming, and reminds me of my old Saab where the "check engine"-light would go on occasionally, i.e. high load at high altitude. And it would turn itself off eventually. But that was an old car with nearly 175k miles. No I'm not sure what to make of this warning, yet it is somewhat discomforting. Of yourse I would be worried that I'm facing an expensive repair.
Since you just bought this truck make sure you read the owners manual.
The truck requires premium fuel for starters.
Go to any auto parts store and they can read the trouble codes for free.
Write them down and then post them on here.
Write down the code numbers, not what the auto parts scanner thinks the code means
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2000 Disco II 113,000 miles
Maintenance: 60K service with BG fluids, front drive shaft rebuild, Denso iridium plugs, front O2 sensors, Akebono ceramics front and rear with new rotors, belt tensioner and idlers, brake fluid and coolant flushed every two years- regardless of miles
Upgrades: OEM brushguard and driving lights, 04 CDL, extended rear axle breather, DI wiper arms, heated seat kit, grey painted chalkboard headliner
And while thinking of something to buy to go with your new ride, consider the Ultra Guage, which plugs into the code reader port, can read codes, reset codes, and act as a display for instruments and programmable alarm points, like water temp. $70.
Code may still be there, auto parts store will plug in a read. But it is no longer active.
Important general points:
A. on the forum you'll find a 60K mile service list, need to do those items.
B.. Front drive shaft - if it does not have multiple zerk grease fittings need to rebuild, write up in tech area under "propshaft rebuild", under $100 in parts. U-joints die, make a chirping noise, then split and shaft spears a big hole in transmission. Dealer will want $7000.
C. Temperature gauge - designed to show 9:00 for all ranges of temps Rover decided were not unusual. But will show above 9:00 if overheating, and will eventually climb and turn on a red light for engine out of temp range (fried). The Ultra Gauge lets you watch temps, if you normally run 197, and today you are running 230, original gauge might show the same. Over heat is the greatest enemy these engines have.
D. Change oil often, use something diesel rated for extra cleaning, like Shell Rotella, in your area the 15W40 would be good year round, cheap, easy to find, 5000 mile drain interval, no more.
Thanks for the heads up Savannah. I'm glad to report that the temperature gauge is totally consistently at 9. Seems spot on. I'm taking care of the rest. This is really helpful. Much appreciated.
Q: I don't have a garage where I can work. Do you know how I could find a DIY garage in in or near San Francisco?
Thanks again. J
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Land Rover Disco 2 HSE 7, 2004, 50,000 miles
Service Engine Soon Warning?
