Need help after recovered stolen '04 Disco 2
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Need help after recovered stolen '04 Disco 2
This past week I had my 2004 LR Discovery II stolen from my house driveway and was recovered by the cops within 48 hours. There was no visible damage to steering column, no cut wires under dash or in engine bay. I did find the vehicle at the wrecker yard and battery cover lid was missing. So, these bastards did something with the battery to start the vehicle.
However, there's was damage to 2 windows, front leather seats were slashed, and Service Engine Light flashing now. The codes were P1300, P1307, P1308. This is the main thing I want to get an opinion on to see what may be the culprit and if this was caused by the auto thieves when they hot wired the vehicle.
Also, at this point, is it worth making all the repairs (cosmetic and/or engine) to this Rover?
I've had since she was new and knew a day would come when we had to part ways but not like this.
Thanks for whatever advice you guys can provide.
However, there's was damage to 2 windows, front leather seats were slashed, and Service Engine Light flashing now. The codes were P1300, P1307, P1308. This is the main thing I want to get an opinion on to see what may be the culprit and if this was caused by the auto thieves when they hot wired the vehicle.
Also, at this point, is it worth making all the repairs (cosmetic and/or engine) to this Rover?
I've had since she was new and knew a day would come when we had to part ways but not like this.
Thanks for whatever advice you guys can provide.
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battery and ignition codes. i'd start checking the ignition switch out and all fuses first
i had a vehic. getting the 1300(iirc) for a srtipped/worn out ignition switch...key would fall out from time to time
I bet the scum bags slashed your seats because they could not afford fuel..serves them right
just kidding, of course, that is a horrible situation. sorry that it happened
i had a vehic. getting the 1300(iirc) for a srtipped/worn out ignition switch...key would fall out from time to time
I bet the scum bags slashed your seats because they could not afford fuel..serves them right
just kidding, of course, that is a horrible situation. sorry that it happened
Last edited by dusty1; 12-20-2013 at 08:44 AM.
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Or LandRoverCorp just messes with owners making their life miserable dealing with the complexity of flaky door locks, superlocks, key radio controlled fobs, motion sensor, uncopiable keys, testbooks, CDL, (central door locking), a body computer, overriding procedures, blinking lights, hood switch, blasting horns, left you locked-out... all that to be able to sell you new seat covers, window glass, battery cover and whatever else thieves break in the way ? [IF you recover the vehicle]
I know a lot about electrical circuits and would not know where to begin in order to take/start a Disco without the key on hand.
Those thieves could earn an easy living starting cars that otherwise refuse to.
Would be interesting to find what the law has to say about a wrecker obtaining a vehicle -papers and identity of seller-
Yes, fix it. It is worth it, slowly, you will be 'happy' again.
Last edited by Externet; 12-20-2013 at 10:04 AM.
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That part I cannot understand. What about the steering lock mechanism ? Do thieves have a very magic key ?
Or LandRoverCorp just messes with owners making their life miserable dealing with the complexity of flaky door locks, superlocks, key radio controlled fobs, motion sensor, uncopiable keys, testbooks, CDL, (central door locking), a body computer, overriding procedures, blinking lights, hood switch, blasting horns, left you locked-out... all that to be able to sell you new seat covers, window glass, battery cover and whatever else thieves break in the way ? [IF you recover the vehicle]
I know a lot about electrical circuits and would not know where to begin in order to take/start a Disco without the key on hand.
Those thieves could earn an easy living starting cars that otherwise refuse to.
Would be interesting to find what the law has to say about a wrecker obtaining a vehicle -papers and identity of seller-
Yes, fix it. It is worth it, slowly, you will be 'happy' again.
Or LandRoverCorp just messes with owners making their life miserable dealing with the complexity of flaky door locks, superlocks, key radio controlled fobs, motion sensor, uncopiable keys, testbooks, CDL, (central door locking), a body computer, overriding procedures, blinking lights, hood switch, blasting horns, left you locked-out... all that to be able to sell you new seat covers, window glass, battery cover and whatever else thieves break in the way ? [IF you recover the vehicle]
I know a lot about electrical circuits and would not know where to begin in order to take/start a Disco without the key on hand.
Those thieves could earn an easy living starting cars that otherwise refuse to.
Would be interesting to find what the law has to say about a wrecker obtaining a vehicle -papers and identity of seller-
Yes, fix it. It is worth it, slowly, you will be 'happy' again.
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