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Rotary Inspired · 01-11-2006, 08:39 PM

This is a very nice site you guys have here. I have lurked a bit. I have a 2000 discovery2 which now has 67000 miles. I have had it for 2 years now and love it.

Recently I have the christmas tree of lights known as the ABS, TC, and Down hill Decent lights glowing on my instrument cluster. I am not overy concerned after reading some posts. Has anyone fixed this with out going to a dealer? I am sure the computer could be reset by removing the negative power cable from the battery. I just don't believe in letting the dealerships screw up stuff I can fix.

My other question is have any of you experiened the valve covers leaking oil? It seemed to me that it is a little early for them to do that, but then again I am a rotary engine guy.

Thanks in advance for all the help.

Brad

keptin · 01-11-2006, 09:10 PM

Hmm....not sure about the valve covers but as for the ABS, etc. lights....its probably more then pulling the negative off your batt....hehe, I tried that.

Mine was a less common problem where bad jolting (hehe....racing off road) threw a code that made my ECU think I was on air suspension, but it couldnt find it. It took bringing it to an independent shop and using Testbook to change the code [back to the one with coil springs] from my understanding.

A common thing is that one of your wheel sensors has failed or is dirty or something.....comes down to $90 and some time replacing the sensor after your find out what wheel the problem is on.

by the way...welcome!

Funrover · 01-11-2006, 09:51 PM

Welcome man!

Badger1 · 01-12-2006, 04:46 AM

The valve covers leaked on my wifes 2000 D2 also(66000miles). I just retorqued the valve covers back to OE specs and everything is good to go, no leaks...and that was a good 6000 miles ago.

Disco Mike · 01-12-2006, 10:20 AM

The oil leak from the v/c gaskets is somewhat normal, tightening them tends to crack the gasket causing a bigger leak. if they are not dripping on the exhaust or drive way don't worry about it, that is just part of a Rovers thing.
As for the lights, there is no way to turn off the light except using a a proper scanner like Rovers Test Book. Everything else will just cause you frustration and some problems.
Mike J.

Rotary Inspired · 01-12-2006, 08:22 PM

Thanks for the info guys.

01-11-2006, 08:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rotary Inspired Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2 Gallery: 0	Hello and questions This is a very nice site you guys have here. I have lurked a bit. I have a 2000 discovery2 which now has 67000 miles. I have had it for 2 years now and love it. Recently I have the christmas tree of lights known as the ABS, TC, and Down hill Decent lights glowing on my instrument cluster. I am not overy concerned after reading some posts. Has anyone fixed this with out going to a dealer? I am sure the computer could be reset by removing the negative power cable from the battery. I just don't believe in letting the dealerships screw up stuff I can fix. My other question is have any of you experiened the valve covers leaking oil? It seemed to me that it is a little early for them to do that, but then again I am a rotary engine guy. Thanks in advance for all the help. Brad

01-11-2006, 09:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
keptin The guy with the Banhammer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,366 Gallery: 0	Hmm....not sure about the valve covers but as for the ABS, etc. lights....its probably more then pulling the negative off your batt....hehe, I tried that. Mine was a less common problem where bad jolting (hehe....racing off road) threw a code that made my ECU think I was on air suspension, but it couldnt find it. It took bringing it to an independent shop and using Testbook to change the code [back to the one with coil springs] from my understanding. A common thing is that one of your wheel sensors has failed or is dirty or something.....comes down to $90 and some time replacing the sensor after your find out what wheel the problem is on. by the way...welcome! __________________ Josh Shapiro DII

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01-12-2006, 04:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
Badger1 Forward! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Loo-eee-ville, KY Posts: 2,154 Gallery: 1	The valve covers leaked on my wifes 2000 D2 also(66000miles). I just retorqued the valve covers back to OE specs and everything is good to go, no leaks...and that was a good 6000 miles ago.

01-12-2006, 10:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,771 Gallery: 0	The oil leak from the v/c gaskets is somewhat normal, tightening them tends to crack the gasket causing a bigger leak. if they are not dripping on the exhaust or drive way don't worry about it, that is just part of a Rovers thing. As for the lights, there is no way to turn off the light except using a a proper scanner like Rovers Test Book. Everything else will just cause you frustration and some problems. Mike J.

01-12-2006, 08:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rotary Inspired Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2 Gallery: 0	Thanks for the info guys.

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