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• D5 Commercial - access to spare tyre

• Thank you for the reply
  Indeed, can’t find any reference to a kit (JLR or other) anywhere. Some articles about DIY with different kinds of motors being used (with the caveat of having one strong en ...
Johnson Replies: 2 Views: 526 Forum:Tip and Tricks Posted: 3rd Dec 2025 7:39 am Subject: D5 Commercial - access to spare tyre

• D5 Commercial - access to spare tyre

• Hi
  
  I converted my D5 to a commercial version and have now drawers fitted
  Now no way to access spare tyre release mechanism
  
  Are there any tips how to still access the spare tyre?
  1) is ther ...
Johnson Replies: 2 Views: 526 Forum:Tip and Tricks Posted: 30th Nov 2025 3:05 pm Subject: D5 Commercial - access to spare tyre

• Multiple errors (post full flat battery)

• While my Disco 5 (3.0 Diesel MY18) is still at the garage, quick check if the below sounds familiar to anyone:
  
  I had to start the car with a booster as the battery was totally flat (no unlock with ...
Johnson Replies: 0 Views: 1123 Forum:Faults and Fixes Posted: 9th Apr 2025 2:04 pm Subject: Multiple errors (post full flat battery)

• Apple CarPlay not available

• Hi
  I’m on the latest SW for the phone, tried with other phones in the family
  And the car is On the below SW version - think this is the latest
  
  https://disco5.co.uk/gallery/10548/21F257D1-1198- ...
Johnson Replies: 8 Views: 8403 Forum:In Car Technology Posted: 19th Sep 2020 8:36 am Subject: Apple CarPlay not available

• Apple CarPlay not available

• Hi
  Thanks for the replies
  -have rebooted the phone several times
  - I have an IPhone X (and have not changed phone)
  
  Koen
Johnson Replies: 8 Views: 8403 Forum:In Car Technology Posted: 18th Sep 2020 6:16 pm Subject: Apple CarPlay not available

• Apple CarPlay not available

• Hi all
  I had apple car play working fine (ie according to LR standards- some times better then others but overall OK)
  Since couple of weeks get the message “Apple car play not available“. Am on ...
Johnson Replies: 8 Views: 8403 Forum:In Car Technology Posted: 18th Sep 2020 5:22 am Subject: Apple CarPlay not available

• 12V Outlet

• Thanks Jon
  Very insightful
  Koen
Johnson Replies: 5 Views: 7067 Forum:Tip and Tricks Posted: 7th Aug 2020 8:40 am Subject: 12V Outlet

• 12V Outlet

• Hi
  Anyone knows if any of the 12V outlets in the car are actually active when the contact is switched off?
  The one in the boot is not.
  Would like to connect a fridge - with protection to not drain ...
Johnson Replies: 5 Views: 7067 Forum:Tip and Tricks Posted: 7th Aug 2020 6:29 am Subject: 12V Outlet

• Flip-down cubby box under Sat Nav screen doesn't always open

• Had the same issue couple of months ago. Mentioned it at the dealer and they did something to fix it. Though last week it seems to be difficult to open again.
  Tip - if you push the button and at the ...
Johnson Replies: 7 Views: 9125 Forum:Faults and Fixes Posted: 6th Feb 2020 9:28 am Subject: Flip-down cubby box under Sat Nav screen doesn't always open

• seat covers (how to stop them coming off?)

• Exactly the same problem with mine looking forward to maybe some solutions
Johnson Replies: 3 Views: 4491 Forum:General Posted: 23rd Dec 2019 7:37 pm Subject: seat covers (how to stop them coming off?)

• do all D5's have Remote start function?

• MY18 HSE in Belgium- no remote start as apparently not allowed by law
  Kr
Johnson Replies: 32 Views: 30583 Forum:In Car Technology Posted: 10th Mar 2019 12:17 am Subject: do all D5's have Remote start function?

• Leaving but now back.

• Why not the D5 SVX? 😂
Johnson Replies: 17 Views: 20564 Forum:My Discovery 5 Posted: 10th Dec 2018 7:40 pm Subject: Leaving but now back.

• Centre Entertainment Screen Hazing Over

• Hi
  I’ve seen this 3 times in the past 3,5 months on a MY18 HSE
  After restarting it is back to normal - going more or less in parallel to the radio and/or navigation just stopping to work
Johnson Replies: 5 Views: 8000 Forum:Faults and Fixes Posted: 2nd Jul 2018 6:34 pm Subject: Centre Entertainment Screen Hazing Over

• Air Conditioning - hot one side

• Not to hijack this topic - but share my experience
  For the first 3000km no airco- 5 days at the dealers to come to the conclusion there was not enough gas in the airo system - a top up shou ...
Johnson Replies: 17 Views: 24768 Forum:Faults and Fixes Posted: 8th Jun 2018 5:03 am Subject: Air Conditioning - hot one side

• Air Conditioning - hot one side

• Picking up this old thread
  
  Intro: I have a MY18 Namib orange black pack 3.0l HSE since 03/18. After 5y in a D3 and in between a A6 all road and a xc70 so happy to drive a Disco again.
  
  At least t ...
Johnson Replies: 17 Views: 24768 Forum:Faults and Fixes Posted: 27th May 2018 7:19 am Subject: Air Conditioning - hot one side