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1996 Land Rover Discovery

Coolant Leak From Throttle Body Deicer

for the Land Rover Discovery

A Coolant leak under the middle of the vehicle can be caused by a leaking throttle body deicer. Coolant travels down the engine towards the rear before dripping to the ground.

21 Reports

Rear Cargo Door May Not Open

for the Land Rover Discovery

Internal failure of the rear cargo door latch can cause the door to not open when using the outside door handle.

18 Reports

Leaking Head Gaskets May Cause Low Coolant Levels

for the Land Rover Discovery

Low coolant levels can be caused by leaking head gaskets and/or failed cylinder liners. Misfires or engine performance issues usually accompany these problems.

17 Reports

One or More Power Windows May Not Operate

for the Land Rover Discovery

One or more of the power windows may fail due to a worn window regulator. Replacement of the failed regulator should correct this problem.

14 Reports

Sticking Windshield Wiper Switch May Cause Delay in Wiper operation

for the Land Rover Discovery

A sticking windshield wiper switch can cause a delay in wiper operation, especially in cold weather.

14 Reports

Sticking Thermostat May Cause Needless Engine Cooling Fan Operation

for the Land Rover Discovery

A sticking thermostat can cause the engine cooling fans to operate even if they are not needed for cooling.

13 Reports

Check Engine Light due to failed leak detection pump or oxygen sensor

for the Land Rover Discovery

The Check Engine Light may illuminate due to a defective EVAP leak detection pump or defective a oxygen sensor.

13 Reports

Exhaust Leak Due to Loose Catalytic Converter Securing Nuts

for the Land Rover Discovery

And exhaust leak may be caused by catalytic converter securing nuts coming loose.

13 Reports

Ignition Key May Break Due to Sticking Ignition Switch

for the Land Rover Discovery

A sticky ignition switch can cause the ignition key to become stuck, and possibly break during operation.

13 Reports

Engine oil pan/valve cover gaskets may leak oil

for the Land Rover Discovery

The engine oil pan and valve cover gaskets tend to develop oil leaks.

12 Reports

Coolant Leak Due to Loose Intake Manifold Bolts

for the Land Rover Discovery

The intake manifold can leak coolant externally, however it is not typically due to a gasket failure. The intake manifold bolts tend to come loose and need to be replaced/updated.

12 Reports

Leaking Air Springs May Cause Uneven Ride Height

for the Land Rover Discovery

Uneven ride height on the vehicle can be caused by leaking air springs.

12 Reports

Clogged radiator may cause engine to overheat

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A clogged or restricted radiator can cause the engine to run hotter than normal or overheat. A temperature change away from normal would be seen on the temperature gauge.

11 Reports