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Old Mar 17, 2023 | 01:55 PM
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My 2020 110X hasn't had any of the issues you mentioned either. I've actually had no issues other than once every so often the Pivi needs a hard reset and some tech bulletins for software updates or the key fob module relocation.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2023 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by rutiger
My 2020 110X hasn't had any of the issues you mentioned either. I've actually had no issues other than once every so often the Pivi needs a hard reset and some tech bulletins for software updates or the key fob module relocation.
Ditto that. 2022 X-Dynamic SE 110, took delivery November 1, 2021, zero issues. Have not seen the dealership since I drove away. Performing scheduled maintenance myself, only minor problem was a cracked headlight cover, most likely from a rock or road debris. Instead of replacing the entire assembly for $2-3k plus, bought a new bezel/lens from PowerfulUK for under $200 and back to new. No complaints or headaches. Same with my previous 2012 Range Rover Evoque, owned for 8+ years, never saw the dealership after delivery.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2023 | 10:41 PM
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If you broken halo guys are interested,I have a cracked housing headlight in perfect condition with a working halo, I’m sure a headlight shop could swap it out. I’m not sure if it’s driver or passenger. If you’re interested I’ll go pull it out of the mountain of used parts I have.

As Tavarish says : “I AM THE WARRANTY!” Since I swapped my lights out and upgraded them.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2023 | 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by WTFChuck
Ditto that. 2022 X-Dynamic SE 110, took delivery November 1, 2021, zero issues.
As the fellow owner of a 2022 X-Dynamic SE 110, I take comfort in this. Mine arrived June 25, 2022, so an extra six months; I have 24,XXX miles. I had a windshield replaced when a branch fell on it during the remnants of a hurricane, but other than that I’ve only seen a dealer to pick up some parts I ordered for modifications. It hasn’t even needed an oil change in all that time.

I kid, I kid!
 
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Old Mar 18, 2023 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by markjlr
If you broken halo guys are interested,I have a cracked housing headlight in perfect condition with a working halo, I’m sure a headlight shop could swap it out. I’m not sure if it’s driver or passenger. If you’re interested I’ll go pull it out of the mountain of used parts I have.

As Tavarish says : “I AM THE WARRANTY!” Since I swapped my lights out and upgraded them.
I don’t know exactly what a ‘headlight shop’ is, but just some insight on my repair before taking it to someplace that may not be up to the task. My bezel was broken and I wanted to replace the bezel instead of the costly entire headlight assembly. Bought the bezel from PowerfulUK, removed the headlight assembly and at first glance thought I could just dislodge the bezel with ease. Not so easy. It is seated into a groove around the perimeter of the assembly with an incredibly strong adhesive/watertight glue-like sealant. It took about an hour or so of persuasion and the use of an oscillating multi-tool saw, a Dremel tool, and various picks and screwdrivers to cut and pry and gouge out all the remaining bits of bezel, and then the same amount of effort to scrape out the sealant, which is amazingly strong. A good testament to the waterproofing job JLR takes to ensure the headlight assembly is watertight. Once I had cleared the groove of all the remaining sealant, I placed the bezel on the assembly, dry fit first to ensure proper seating, then I used a two part epoxy sealant to reseat and reseal the new bezel. End result: looks like original, works fine, and saved thousands. Good luck to anyone who takes that route.


The remains of the broken bezel after surgery.

Added these headlight protectors to avoid this problem again.

 
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Old Mar 18, 2023 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by WTFChuck
I don’t know exactly what a ‘headlight shop’ is, but just some insight on my repair before taking it to someplace that may not be up to the task. My bezel was broken and I wanted to replace the bezel instead of the costly entire headlight assembly. Bought the bezel from PowerfulUK, removed the headlight assembly and at first glance thought I could just dislodge the bezel with ease. Not so easy. It is seated into a groove around the perimeter of the assembly with an incredibly strong adhesive/watertight glue-like sealant. It took about an hour or so of persuasion and the use of an oscillating multi-tool saw, a Dremel tool, and various picks and screwdrivers to cut and pry and gouge out all the remaining bits of bezel, and then the same amount of effort to scrape out the sealant, which is amazingly strong. A good testament to the waterproofing job JLR takes to ensure the headlight assembly is watertight. Once I had cleared the groove of all the remaining sealant, I placed the bezel on the assembly, dry fit first to ensure proper seating, then I used a two part epoxy sealant to reseat and reseal the new bezel. End result: looks like original, works fine, and saved thousands. Good luck to anyone who takes that route.


The remains of the broken bezel after surgery.

Added these headlight protectors to avoid this problem again.
how do you break these lights? fender bender? that doesn't work with 110X because of the headlight sprayer too.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2023 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by NativeTexan
where do we find a competitively priced but good coverage?

I was quoted 4yr or 48k for $7k from the dealer…

so that’s really an extra 3years of coverage for me. I mistyped above, I only have about 16 months of factory coverage remaining.
Check out 'That CHevy Dude' on Youtube. He has a big thing about 'buying a car doesn't have to suck' and sells allstate warranty extensions very competitively. I have not used one, but seems to be very decent price, like $2k-$3k
 
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Old Mar 19, 2023 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by sblvro
how do you break these lights? fender bender? that doesn't work with 110X because of the headlight sprayer too.
I have no idea how this light cover broke. Don’t even know how long it was before I noticed it, was washing it one day and to my horror saw this gaping hole on the bezel. Was it a rock, some road debris? Some jealous person who hates LR owners and needed to express themselves? Besides, when I was trying to remove the broken bits it was extremely difficult because the plastic is very durable. Literally had to cut it out in smaller pieces with a multi-tool saw owing to its strength, so I can’t imagine what had enough force to shatter it.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2023 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Craig_RRS2013
Deeply concerning about the inability to find a replacement door panel. Minor damage that took over three months to fix and only because they lucked out with finding a door at another dealership. Yikes.
and thats when you're Doug Demuro with a serious voice in the car community. Imagine where that leaves us peasants if we find ourselves in a similar situation.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2023 | 08:14 AM
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Someone will likely start offering a repair service for these lights before too long.
 
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