Radio data system (rds) - various problems

RADIO DATA SYSTEM (RDS) - VARIOUS PROBLEMS

Model

Range Rover Discovery Series II

Affected vehicles

All vehicles fitted with R990 radios within the following VIN ranges and operating in UK/Europe only; Range Rover - XA 410482 to XA 417853 Discovery - XA 900000 to XA 903802 (System 1) Discovery - XA 200412 to XA 208413 (System 2)

Date

1999-06-09

Reference

Bulletin 0013, CDS ref L8513bu

Bulletin text

Range Rover Discovery Series II

AFFECTED RANGE:

All vehicles fitted with R990 radios within the following VIN ranges and operating in UK/Europe only; Range Rover - XA 410482 to XA 417853 Discovery - XA 900000 to XA 903802 (System 1) Discovery - XA 200412 to XA 208413 (System 2)

PROBLEM:

RADIO DATA SYSTEM (RDS) - VARIOUS PROBLEMS

The following RDS related problems may be reported: FM station swapping; Rapid switching between local radio stations after entering a new station area. Preset update error; An FM preset does not return to its original station after changing from AM. This can occur if travelling between one transmitter area and another whilst listening to the AM band.

CAUSE:

Radio fault.

ACTION:

Discuss reported condition with customer to confirm described fault is accurate.

• = If FM station swapping has been reported: Normal radio operation; When tuned to a local FM radio station which is transmitting RDS, the radio station name will be illuminated. Once the boundary of that station’s reception range is reached, the radio will automatically switch to another radio station. Incorrect radio operation; Once inside the new FM station boundary, the radio continues to alternate rapidly between the new station and the previous station.

Bulletin N o : 0013 L8513bu 1 09.06.99

• = If preset errors have been reported: Normal preset operation; Once set, a local FM band should be maintained, i.e, if returning to the FM preset from the AM band, the FM band identity should not have been lost.

If from above descriptions it is decided that an RDS related error does exist, replace The following replacement procedure MUST be adhered to ensure the radio. security for the customer and prevent warranty return rejections.

Radio replacement: 1. Before fitting new radio, obtain a blank security information card and add to it the new radio serial number (stamped on top of radio) and the radio code from the IMPORTANT: Remove bar code label from new radio before bar code label. fitment. 2. For radio remove and refit information refer to Workshop Manual repair number; • = 86.50.03 - Range Rover • = 86.50.03 - Discovery Series II

3. Ensure that the owner receives the new security card when vehicle is collected.

4. Included with this bulletin is a radio replacement form. must be faxed to Land Rover Traceability following any radio replacement. Ensure that only the NEW RADIO details are included and NOT the displaced radio.

Land Rover Traceability: Fax number - UK only - 0121 742 0738 Fax number - Overseas - #44 121 742 0783

PARTS INFORMATION:

XQD101680 - Radio cassette - Range Rover XQD101690 - Radio cassette - Discovery Series II

WARRANTY CLAIMS: Use Complaint Code: 7Z3U Use S.R.O.: 86.50.03 Time allowance: 0.20 Hrs - Range Rover) Time allowance: 0.10 Hrs - Discovery Series II

A fully completed copy

Land Rover Traceability

RADIO REPLACEMENT FORM RANGE ROVER / DISCOVERY Series II

Please complete this form and return to: Fax number - UK only - 0121 742 0738 Fax number - Overseas - #44 121 742 0783

: Dealer Address

: Corporate ID : Contact Name : Telephone : Fax

Tick model: Range Rover

Discovery Series II

Enter VIN including prefix: VIN:

Enter NEW radio details: Radio serial number:

Radio code:

Dealer Stamp