So she went out to go to school today and her LR3 cranked right up. Except the emergency flashers were on and we could not get them to go off. The dash showed faults for parking brake, HDC, "tyres", and coolant level. The radio and nav were off. We could press the power button the radio and it would for a split second come on, then off.

So we turned the car off, and tried turning it on again, and this time nothing. No starter, nothing. I got out, locked it, unlocked, it, still no start. I'm still getting all those fault codes, too.

Any ideas before I have it towed? Seems like this unit is in the shop once a week. I'm growing weary.

 

First thought: how old is the battery?

Test battery and alternator
Where do you live?
What is the temperature?
Rain?
Do you have cowl or sunroof drain leaks?
Any recent repairs related to electric gremlins?

 

Battery seems strong but I am going to check that out.
Amarillo Texas
low 20s at night
No rain
No leaks
New fuel injector last week

 

This car has been in the shop every week except one that we've owned it now, going on 6 weeks.

1. Heater Core issue
2. Leaking crossover plastic pipes.
3. Loose fuel injector wire
4. Bad injector
5. Car won't start

Is this the LR3 experience? I don't know that this is sustainable.

 

Test the battery...especially with it that cold, this could be a power issue.

I don't know what "the" LR3 experience is, they seem to vary. Certainly dicey to buy a pre-owned one....getting a good one requires a lot of research.

 

Sorry you've had bad luck.
Experiences vary: Some have few issues, some have a lot.

I have done no more than routine maintenance, a front valve block cleaning, and a new battery - for the past 25k miles.
That puts me at almost 2 yrs of uninterrupted bliss. I am now at 150k and bought at 115k.

The first 10k miles had a few more issues, but nothing devastating to my mind (or pocketbook)
- Replace trans pan due to leak, upgraded to metal
- New PCV valve, MAF sensor, clean TB
- EAS rebuild, dryer cap, desiccant, valve block cleanings
- New tires

Unfortunately, I think the "LR3 Experience" is summed up as:
"You never know what you're gonna get"

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Best of luck to you!

 

So the shop called and said the vehicle is starting and has no issues.

Does anyone actually trust one of these vehicles outside of town ?

 

I drive mine everywhere. I went to Rovers on the Rocks with it a couple weeks ago. 750 highway miles, then two solid days of trails and than 750 miles back.

Red Clay rally 500 miles each way to get there/back and 600 miles in the competition all in about 5 days.

Both of mine have been fantastic. Just digging in to the 3rd LR3 I picked up.

I am sorry to hear about the issues your having though.

An intermittent no start can be a sign of a failing starter

 

We have gone to Lake Havasu, San Diego, Big Bear, Utah, Joshua Tree, Oceanside, Los Angeles, Mojave Desert, Idyllwild - all with small children
It is also my wife's daily driver

Let us know the results of your battery, alternator, and starter tests

 

Concur with the last two...these vehicles are trustworthy. Husker, you never did check the battery or report back the results at least. You can't simply blame the machine...it has to be maintained and the battery is a key component to starting.