Hi

I'm new to the forum and just wanted some advice on the check coolant sign which keeps coming up. I've got a 52 plate Vogue L322

I know there are some threads on this however couldn't find one which discusses the coolant actually disappearing and the sign continuously coming up but no apparent sign of a leak?

I've topped it up with a mix of anti freeze and water and that all disappeared within a week! Have topped up with water temporarily but there's no puddle by the car and I can't seem to find any leak - anyone have any ideas whether the coolant may be leaking further down somewhere?

Also, had a problem with the PDC for a while - had the sensor changed as the computer showed the back right sensor kept showing something was close to it when it wasn't so it had a constant beep when in reverse.

Since the sensor has been changed it's still very intermittent and stays on a fixed bleep noise and sometimes nothing at all when reversing - the passenger wing mirror has stopped dipping on reverse as well (and the driver's side just doesn't dip at all)


Bit of a long winded post but if anyone has any advice or help it'd be much appreciated

Thanks in advance

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Is the light flashing when the PDC plays up? If so there is a hard fault...

If the NS mirror has stopped dipping in reverse then check where the mirror switch is pointing... One way with the switch pointing to the OS or NS the mirror dips, the other way it does not dip...

Hi Craig

Sorry I forgot to mention that - it's a 4.4 V8

Most of the time it's either fixed orange, however it has flashed a few times.

The Nearside mirror never dipped since purchase (about 5 weeks ago) and I've tried flicking the switch but nothing - will try it again though!

Thanks for your reply

If you are loosing coolant but cant see where then check your engine oil cap for signs of 'mayonase' indicating a head gasket failure .... althoughmy guess would be a tiny crack in your expansion bottle .... people have reported this causing the coolant to leak out when pressurised.

re the sensor, its a common problem that the wiring gets chaffed on the off side outer pdc, check the wiring and you might find the problem.
near side mirror dips when you have the mirror adjustment selection button slid towards the driver, the drivers mirror does not dip. ... - .- -.




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^+1 just buy a new rear loom for £20 and whip off the back bumper & change it. 30 minute job and 90% chance of a permanent fix.

Re Coolant better check oil for mayonnaise and expansion tank for a film of oil. Hopefully its simply leaking from somewhere and drying in the hot weather though.

Hi guys

Thanks for the responses.

Couldn't seem to get the oil cap off so will try again when everything is cold - so unsure of whether any film is on it.

Also, could not find a crack on the expansion tank, there may well still be one but I can't see it. What I can confirm is the level always goes down to a certain point and never any lower.

If the oil cap hasn't got the mayo and I don't find a crack is there any other thing that could be causing the coolant to diminish to quickly?

Thanks again everyone

prob a leaking radiator. they leak from the lower left when looking from the front. The coolant then gets blown over the hot engine and gives no indication of a leak. eventually it gets bar enough to form a puddle unset the car. Another area prown to fail is the water pump. Again no signs due to the fan blowing coolant overt the engine. check the rear hoses and the valley pan. They fail but not as likely as the other 2. [img]http://www.fuelly.com/driver/rob2529/range-rover[img/]
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If something can't be fixed with a hammer....... You have yourself an electrical fault!

Thanks for the info Rob - will look into it. If it is water pump or leaking radiator would that mean a new one then?

I've got a 12 month warranty with VGS so that is something that they should cover if there is an issue that I can't sort out with a small fix.


A general update to any advisors - the PDC often does not even engage when put into reverse and the button has to be pressed and the sound is no longer a flat fixed tone but a slow beeping one.

All sensors are clicking as well.

Regarding the loom can anyone point me in the direction as to where to get one for the best possible price?

Thanks guys

Any MAIN DEALER but Dan @ Duckworths will be cheapest.

However prices only vary from £18 to £22 so if you can get one locally its really VERY cheap anyway.

Rob2529 wrote:

prob a leaking radiator. they leak from the lower left when looking from the front. The coolant then gets blown over the hot engine and gives no indication of a leak. eventually it gets bar enough to form a puddle unset the car. Another area prown to fail is the water pump. Again no signs due to the fan blowing coolant overt the engine. check the rear hoses and the valley pan. They fail but not as likely as the other 2.

Hi guys

Sorry for the late reply - have taken your advice and been trying to fault find!

My local garage suspects it could be a leaking rad as there is antifreeze in line with where the radiator is under the car.

I've got a 12 month warranty with VGS so will have them sort it out - can't keep topping the car up with water every week!

Will also try the wiring loom - just dealing with what seems to be a slow puncture but having had the valve changed which apparently was the problem it's still losing air!

Also had the check brake pads light come on so searching on the forum for a solution for that too!

Thanks again everyone - much appreciated