Back in my hands
04/15/21 13:15
I just picked up my Defender. I am told that "some updates" addressed the issue/s. I certainly hope that these updates didn't overnight the patch that JLR had to write last month to address the random stalling issue. I should know within a couple days of driving. Here were all of the issues that were to be addressed:
1) Vehicle won't lock - confirmed fixed
2) Audio randomly stops regardless of source, requires clicking on Home, and then re-selecting an audio source - not yet confirmed to be fixed
3) Vehicle Settings > Service Interval shows "Not Available" (despite mobile App accurately reflecting the next scheduled service) - confirmed fixed (goofy, the car must be on without the engine running)
4) Auto-blinds not working - confirmed fixed
5) Replace windshield - not fixed, I will take care of my own (on national backorder, I might get my compressor first)
6) Oil change - completed
7) Won't start due to dead battery - confirmed fix
1) Vehicle won't lock - confirmed fixed
2) Audio randomly stops regardless of source, requires clicking on Home, and then re-selecting an audio source - not yet confirmed to be fixed
3) Vehicle Settings > Service Interval shows "Not Available" (despite mobile App accurately reflecting the next scheduled service) - confirmed fixed (goofy, the car must be on without the engine running)
4) Auto-blinds not working - confirmed fixed
5) Replace windshield - not fixed, I will take care of my own (on national backorder, I might get my compressor first)
6) Oil change - completed
7) Won't start due to dead battery - confirmed fix
Towed in, now on a loaner
04/12/21 12:30
Managed to get the Defender loaded on a flat bed and towed to my local dealer, where they were able to get me into a loaner. I'm looking forward to finding out what exactly has gone wrong this time.
Still Waiting
04/12/21 09:26
After some correspondence with the tow company, it will be at least 1.5-2 hours before they can be here. I sure hope I'll be able to make my vaccine shot this afternoon!
Another call to Roadside Assitance
04/12/21 08:04
Normally, I probably would have tried jump starting the car myself, and try driving to the dealership as planned. However, since I have had so many problems with my Defender, I now feel compelled to make sure JLR has a record of these events. I call roadside assistance and ask that they tow my vehicle to the dealership. I am told the tow truck will be here in 15 minutes.
It continues to go downhill
04/12/21 06:56
Now back at home, I called my local dealer on Friday to inform them I would be dropping the Defender off this morning (Monday). But before I do, I'm going to go play some racquetball with my friends. At least, I thought I would. I walked into my garage this morning and noticed the marker lights on. I recall yesterday morning when I started the car there was a message one the dash telling me to start the car because the battery was low. Well… today it appears more than low. Here is the video of what I woke up to.