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Land Rover Discovery Electrical Troubleshooting Manual (1996)13 · Warnings and indicators
13 · General

Warnings and indicators – circuit operation

Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
Year
1996
Section
Circuit operation › Warnings and indicators – circuit operation
Warnings and indicatorsWarnings and indicators – circuit operation

WARNINGS AND INDICATORS – CIRCUIT OPERATION

CIRCUIT OPERATION

Hazard Indicator

If the Hazard Switch (X220) is depressed, a pulsing voltage is applied to the Hazard Indicator which is permanently grounded by ground E200.

Direction Indicator

If the Direction Indicator Switch (X116) is turned on, a pulsing voltage is applied from the Flasher Unit (Z128) to the Direction Indicator which is permanently grounded by ground E200.

Trailer Indicator

With the Direction Indicator Switch (X116) turned on, the Flasher Unit (Z128) also applies a pulsing voltage to the Trailer Indicator which is permanently grounded by ground E200.

Main Beam Indicator

With the Headlamps turned on by the Main Lighting Switch (X145), battery voltage is applied to the Main Beam Indicator which is also permanently grounded by ground E200.

MFI-V8 and 300Tdi with EDC Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine)

The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine) is grounded by the Engine Control Module (ECM) (Z132) when a diagnostic trouble code is set.

Diesel Glow Plug Indicator

The Glow Plug Indicator is grounded by the Glow Plug Timer Unit (Z135) to indicate that the Glow Plugs have been activated.

Fasten Seat Belt Indicator (Japan and Gulf States Vehicles Only)

The Fasten Seat Belt Indicator receives battery voltage with the Ignition Switch (X134) in position II. The indicator is grounded through the MultiFunction Unit (MFU) (Z148) and the Driver’s Seat Buckle Switch (X120). If the Driver’s Seat Belt is buckled, the Driver’s Seat Belt Buckle Switch opens and the Indicator turns off.

Oil Pressure Warning Light

The oil pressure warning light receives battery voltage with the Ignition Switch (X134) in position II. If the engine oil pressure is very low, the Oil Pressure Switch (X149) will apply ground to the warning light.

Differential Lock Indicator

The Differential Lock Indicator receives battery voltage with the Ignition Switch (X134) in position II. It is grounded by the Differential Lock Switch (X238) when the Differential is locked.

Brake Warning Light

The brake warning light receives battery voltage with the Ignition Switch (X134) in position II. It is grounded by the Brake Fluid Level Switch (X111) when the brake fluid level is low. It may also be grounded when the Handbrake Switch (X191) is closed. On Australian vehicles the brake warning light is grounded by a 3 second timer as a bulb check.

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