Oceanside Auto Repair

Land Rover Speedometer Repair If you're experiencing issues with your Land Rover's speedometer, it's essential to get it repaired as soon as possible. A malfunctioning speedometer can cause safety issues and even result in a ticket for speeding or driving too slowly. Here are some possible reasons why your Land Rover's speedometer may not be working: Faulty speed sensor The speed sensor is responsible for sending signals to the speedometer to indicate the vehicle's speed. If it's malfunctioning, it can cause the speedometer to stop working. Blown fuse A blown fuse can also cause the speedometer to stop working. Check the fuse box to see if any of the fuses related to the speedometer have blown. Broken speedometer cable The speedometer cable connects the speed sensor to the speedometer. If it's broken or disconnected, the speedometer won't work. Electrical issue The ... read more

Why does my range rover keep saying low coolant? The low coolant message on your dashboard is one message that no vehicle owner should ignore. This message necessitates a quick exit from the freeway to investigate.  Your coolant might be leaking. Pull over and turn the engine off for your own good. Remove the hood. Is there any steam or the sweet smell of coolant/anti-freeze? These are two indications that your coolant is leaking. DO NOT take any risks if you smell coolant or see steam! Tow your Land Rover to a service station near you for a cooling system pressure test. You might just have a faulty sensor in your coolant tank. Your low coolant message in your Range Rover may appear on the instrument cluster at times. To repair a faulty level sensor, you must replace the coolant tank. A very rare possibility is that the engine connection harness is shorted or has a loose connection linked to the coolant level sensor wires ... read more

Why does my range rover say, “service required”? If you see “service required” on your Range Rover’s dashboard, this literally means that your car needs to be serviced. The mileage and time calculations from the Engine Control Module are used to make these recommendations. The Engine Control Module in your Range Rover monitors fuel consumption to estimate engine oil wear.  Here are some of the reasons why your Range Rover displayed “service required”: Your engine might have premature oil dilution. Premature oil dilution is most commonly caused by excess diesel finding its way into the sump and diluting the engine oil. The engine oil quality sensor detects this immediately and displays a "Service Required" warning on the dashboard. The "ultra-clean" Ingenium engine's diesel particulate filter is the root cause of this fault (DPF). You might need an oil change. La ... read more

Why does my range rover alarm keep going off? An annoying car alarm that goes off all night is embarrassing when it's your car. It will not only lead you to lose shut eye, but it will also irritate your neighbors. A statutory nuisance warning can be issued if your car's alarm system fails. Worse, it may prevent you from detecting an actual intrusion. If this is your problem, these common issues might be the cause: Check the sensors of your Range Rover. Range Rovers have a lot of sensors in them. You may find them mostly on the doors, but your car has little sensors everywhere. If someone’s trying to mess with your car, they throw your keys out of the way but now your keys are close to your car, this small sensor picks that up and therefore signals the car’s alarm to go off. You might have a defective hood latch sensor.     Other sensors in your vehicle may cause your car horn to go off at random ... read more

Why does my range rover shut off when I put it in park? There are numerous sensors and functions in modern vehicles that help your car run smoothly. Knowing the basics about your vehicle can help you deal with mechanical issues, such as your car turning off while driving. What, however, could cause a car to shut down while driving? While this list provides an overview of the most common symptoms, it is far from all of them.  Here's are three most common reasons as to why your car shuts down while driving: Might be your Rover’s driver exit feature. The driver exit feature is only active after an auto stop and the engine is turned off. The car works by detecting when a driver is not present to prevent the car from being accidentally left in a drivable state. If this happens, the system automatically turns off the ignition system. If necessary, the car can be locked after the ignition is turned off. Check out LOCK CONFIRMATION. If you s ... read more