Engine will not start / starts intermittently

ENGINE WILL NOT START / STARTS INTERMITTENTLY

Model

Range Rover Discovery Series II Defender

Affected vehicles

All V8 derivatives with Bosch Engine Management System in VIN ranges: Range Rover - XA 410483 to 1A 446786 - Introduction of model to XA 907212 (System 1) Discovery Series II - Introduction of model to 1A 296165 (System 2) - XA 159810 to YA 199999 Defender - YA 600000 to 1A 602857

Date

2000-11-15

Reference

Bulletin 0029, CDS ref L8623bu

Bulletin text

Range Rover Discovery Series II Defender

AFFECTED RANGE:

All V8 derivatives with Bosch Engine Management System in VIN ranges: Range Rover XA 410483 to 1A 446786 Introduction of model to XA 907212 (System 1) Discovery Series II Introduction of model to 1A 296165 (System 2) XA 159810 to YA 199999 Defender YA 600000 to 1A 602857

PROBLEM:

ENGINE WILL NOT START / STARTS INTERMITTENTLY The engine will not start due to the starter motor becoming inoperative.

CAUSE:

Poor electrical connection between the main battery lead and the starter motor solenoid.

ACTION:

At the final VINs above, the torque setting for the battery lead connection to the starter motor was increased from 10 Nm to 18 Nm. Where a customer complaint as above is confirmed, secure the battery connection to the starter motor as follows: 1. Disconnect earth lead from battery. 2. Raise vehicle, (Discovery and Defender only). 3. Locate battery lead to starter motor solenoid connection, (arrowed illustration). 4. Tighten solenoid nut to the new torque of 18 Nm. 5. Lower vehicle, (if necessary) reconnect battery earth lead.

Bulletin N o : 0029 L8623bu 1 15.11.2000

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PARTS INFORMATION:

Not applicable

WARRANTY CLAIMS: Use Complaint Code: 7C1L

Use S.R.O.: 86.60.89/27 Time allowance: Range Rover - 0.10Hrs Discovery and Defender - 0.20Hrs