Range Rover (LP) V8-4.0L (1999)
Starter Motor: All Technical Service Bulletins
Starter - Knocking Noise When Starting Engine
No:
86/08/01/NAS
Ref:
Issue:
1
Date:
07/27/01
Knocking Noise When Starting
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Discovery Series II (LT)
XA900012 to XA907212
XA200412 to 1A299999
1A700000 to 1A729921
Range Rover 4.0/4.6 (LP)
XA410483 to 1A459035
SITUATION:
KNOCKING SOUND WHILE STARTER OPERATING, OR STARTER FAILURE
The customer may complain that a knocking noise is heard when the starter motor is activated. The noise will go away when the engine starts and the
starter disengages. The starter pinion may be coming in contact with original style drive plate balance weights.
RESOLUTION:
INSTALL NEW DRIVE PLATE BALANCE WEIGHTS
New configuration drive plate balance weights have been developed to eliminate the potential contact with the starter during engagement. The new
weights should be installed when a customer complaint is confirmed and whenever a new starter is installed on vehicles within the affected VIN range.
PARTS INFORMATION: