I test drove a 2006 3.0D with 60,000 miles on and when in gear on tickover I could feel a vibraton in the car and especcially through my foot on the brake pedle.
I drove a 4.8is the day before and this was fine, no vibrations on tick over.
Is it normal on the Derv? if not what is it likely to be?
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Vibration on tickover on a Derv
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Vibration on tickover on a Derv
2005 4.8is Carbon Black, panoramic roof,Comms, adj susp, black nappa leather, fr/rear seat heat, Elec adjt rear seats, fr/rear aircon,tinted windows, xenons, autodim r/v mirror, folding mirrors, DSP,Prof Speaker,alu side steps, Westfalia removable towbar,
Re: Vibration on tickover on a Derv
Don't remember mine doing that. Was the engine cold? What was it like in N or P? Just in case it was the effect of the gearbox being under load, as in it was in D but being held by the brakes?
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Re: Vibration on tickover on a Derv
It was like that after a 10 mile test drive.
it was a full history car serviced 8,000 miles ago
it was a full history car serviced 8,000 miles ago
2005 4.8is Carbon Black, panoramic roof,Comms, adj susp, black nappa leather, fr/rear seat heat, Elec adjt rear seats, fr/rear aircon,tinted windows, xenons, autodim r/v mirror, folding mirrors, DSP,Prof Speaker,alu side steps, Westfalia removable towbar,
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Re: Vibration on tickover on a Derv
It was noticable in D, but I could feel a slight vibrtion in N and P but I guess that could be just normal for a Derv.
2005 4.8is Carbon Black, panoramic roof,Comms, adj susp, black nappa leather, fr/rear seat heat, Elec adjt rear seats, fr/rear aircon,tinted windows, xenons, autodim r/v mirror, folding mirrors, DSP,Prof Speaker,alu side steps, Westfalia removable towbar,
Re: Vibration on tickover on a Derv
Mine done the same it turned out to be two faulty injectors. Replaced a year ago now and it's been 100% since
2001 X5 3.0d sport