Inconsistent operation of remote handset - alarm receiver

INCONSISTENT OPERATION OF REMOTE HANDSET - ALARM RECEIVER

Model

Discovery Series II

Affected vehicles

XA 900012 toXA 907212 XA 200412 to1A 299999 All derivatives in VIN ranges: 1A 700000 to1A 729417 RE - ISSUE INFORMATION: ACTION repair procedure and WARRANTY CLAIMS SRO details amended. Please destroy your existing copy and replace with this Issue 2.

Date

2001-08-08

Reference

Bulletin 0034, CDS ref L8682bu

Bulletin text

Discovery Series II

AFFECTED RANGE:

All derivatives in VIN ranges: XA 900012 toXA 907212 XA 200412 to 1A 299999 1A 700000 to 1A 729417

RE - ISSUE INFORMATION: ACTION repair procedure and WARRANTY CLAIMS SRO details amended. Please destroy your existing copy and replace with this Issue 2.

PROBLEM:

INCONSISTENT OPERATION OF REMOTE HANDSET - ALARM RECEIVER The customer complains of the short range and intermittent operation of the handset when attempting to lock / unlock vehicle.

CAUSE:

The lock / unlock range at certain points around the vehicle is very limited which can result in intermittent operation.

ACTION:

Where a customer complaint of the above is confirmed, replace the alarm receiver with the appropriate new receiver as detailed in PARTS INFORMATION using the following new procedure.

Replace alarm receiver - vehicles with sunroofs. 1. Remove trim seal from rear sunroof aperture. 2. Release sunroof switch and remove screw securing headlining. 3. Carefully lower headlining for access and release alarm receiver from roof panel. 4. Disconnect multiplug and remove receiver. 5. Connect multiplug to new receiver and secure to roof panel. 6. Fit and tighten screw securing headlining. 7. Fit sunroof switch. 8. Fit sunroof aperture trim seal.

Bulletin N o : 0034

Replace alarm receiver - vehicles without sunroofs. 1. Release taildoor upper trim finisher. 2. Remove three Torx bolts securing rear headrest and remove headrest. Repeat for opposite side. 3. Remove left hand and right hand ‘D’ post trim casings, refer to Workshop Manual repair number 76.13.73. 4. Release rear interior light lens, remove two nuts to release light. 5. Release two studs securing rear of headlining and carefully lower lining. 6. Release alarm receiver from roof panel, disconnect multiplug and remove receiver. 7. Connect multiplug to new receiver and secure to roof panel. 8. Position rear of headlining and secure with studs. 9. Position interior light and secure with nuts. 10. Fit interior light lens. 11. Fit left hand and right hand ‘D’ post trim casings, refer to Workshop Manual repair number 76.13.73. 12. Fit Torx bolts to secure rear headrest and tighten to 25Nm. Repeat for opposite side. 13. Fit taildoor upper trim finisher.

PARTS INFORMATION:

Part No Application YWY000080 Receiver - alarm system - 433 MHz YWY000090 Receiver - alarm system - 315 MHz

WARRANTY CLAIMS: Use Complaint Code: 6S1Y

Use S.R.O.: 86.77.31 Alarm receiver renew

Time allowance: 0.10Hrs - Vehicles with sunroof

0.60Hrs - Vehicles without sunroof