What are the common problems with a Discovery 4?
Common used Land Rover Discovery 4 problems
- Electrics. Any of the electrical items can play up; particularly troublesome are the rear wiper motor, the central locking and windows.
- Air-con faults.
- Parking brake.
- Oil leaks.
What is a fuel burning heater?
The fuel burning heater is a self contained unit manufactured by Webasto, which automatically maintains a minimum temperature in the vehicle by heating the water using fuel drawn from the vehicles main fuel Tank. The unit is manufactured with 2 distinctly different diagnostic communication protocols.
What is timed climate Discovery 4?
The Timed climate system, when in operation, provides a comfortable temperature inside the cabin in advance of using the vehicle, or maintains a temperature when leaving the vehicle for a short period of time.
How does a diesel fired heater work?
In a diesel air heater, the air for the heater’s internal combustion process is drawn from an external intake pipe. It is then passed into the heater’s combustion chamber where it is mixed with the diesel and automatically ignited to heat up the large surface area of a heat exchanger.
How does a diesel coolant heater work?
The engine block heater heats the vehicle’s coolant. The heated coolant flows into the engine through a water pump or convection. The coolant will flow in the coolant channel of the engine. The heat is then transferred to the engine, raising its temperature.
How do you activate a timed climate?
To set a Timed climate program:
- Touch the Timed Climate soft key on the Extra features screen, see TOUCH SCREEN HOME MENU.
- Touch the Timer 1 or Timer 2 icon.
- Touch the up or down arrows to set the start time.
- Touch OK.
Does a diesel heater need electricity?
Diesel heaters use the fuel from the vehicle’s main diesel tank and the leisure battery or electric source to power the unit. They are often popular in larger vehicles as you can get integrated systems for both hot air and hot water.
When should I plug in my diesel block heater?
A general rule of thumb is to plug it in for at least 2-3 hours, and if it’s especially cold outside, possibly even longer. A lot of people will say that simply starting the vehicle and letting it idle is a good enough way to warm up the oil and the engine.