Inhibitor switch
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender V8i Workshop Manual Supplement
- Section
- Repair › Inhibitor switch
Automatic gearboxInhibitor switch
INHIBITOR SWITCH
Service repair no - 44.15.19
Remove
- Site vehicle on a four post ramp.
- Disconnect battery negative lead. Raise vehicle.
- Locate selector linkage setting gauge LRT-44-002 in position and gently press control unit forwards as shown. Tighten bolts to 8 Nm (6 lbf.ft).
- Remove setting gauge.
- Refit gearbox fluid pan See Fluid pan gasket and screen; Refit.
- Lower vehicle on ramp.
- Adjust kickdown cable See Adjustment, Kickdown cable adjustment.
- Reconnect battery negative lead.
- Refill gearbox oil using correct grade of oil See LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES, Information, Recommended Lubricants and Fluids.
Refit
- Fit switch to casing.
- Secure with retaining plate and bolt.
- Connect multiplug to harness.
- Reconnect battery and remove vehicle from
- Disconnect inhibitor switch multiplug.
- Remove inhibitor switch retaining plate.
- Remove inhibitor switch.
- Remove and discard ’O’ ring seal.
- Clean inhibitor switch.
- Clean mating face on casing.
- Fit and lubricate NEW ’O’ ring seal to switch.
ramp.
Parts & tools for this job For Land Rover Defender
- TOOLOBD2 scannerSearch: OBD2 scanner
- TOOLDigital multimeterSearch: automotive digital multimeter
- TOOLBack-probe test leadsSearch: back probe test leads
Links open Amazon search results in a new tab. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.