Electronic diesel control (EDC)

ELECTRONIC DIESEL CONTROL (EDC)

Model

Discovery 300 TdI Automatic

Affected vehicles

from 16330

Date

1995-07-05

Reference

05/07/95

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Electronic Diesel Control (EDC)

MODEL

Discovery 300 TdI Automatic

DETAIL

Dealers should be aware that from the above Vin and depending on territory, Discovery Tdi derivatives (automatics only) will be fitted with Electronic Diesel Control. Section 19 of the workshop manual gives information relating to the componentry and its function. In particular EDC vehicles are fitted with a pressure regulator at the rear of the injection pump; this will necessitate priming of the fuel system prior to cranking when the system has been drained down for repair or service.

ACTION REQUIRED

For information only, at service intervals when the sedimentor and/or fuel filter are replaced, or when the integrity of the fuel system is interrupted for any reason, dealers should use the procedure below to prevent excessive engine cranking and possible damage to the starter motor.

PARTS INFORMATION

Not applicable

PROCEDURE

Refer to the workshop manual section 19.

1. If a new fuel filter is being fitted then the new element should be filled with fuel prior to fitment.

2. If the sedimentor has been drained then it should be re-filled with fuel.

3. To prime the system effectively loosen the banjo bolt on the feed to the injection pump and use the hand priming lever on the lift pump until fuel can be seen flowing from this joint.

4. Re-tighten the banjo bolt. crank engine until starting is achieved.

05/07/95 12/11/95/EN

AFFECTED VEHICLES

LP LH LJ from 16330 LD

WARRANTY

Not applicable

COMP. CODE

Not applicable

SRO

Not applicable