Gearbox harness routing

GEARBOX HARNESS ROUTING

Model

Discovery 300Tdi

Affected vehicles

All 300Tdi Diesel from LJ 081991 to LJ 093228

Date

1994-05-18

Reference

18/05/94

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Gearbox Harness Routing

MODEL AFFECTED VEHICLES

Discovery 300Tdi All 300Tdi Diesel from LJ 081991 to LJ 093228

DETAIL

A small number of Discovery 300Tdi Diesel models may have been despatched from Land Rover which have underbonnet gearbox harnesses routed incorrectly which could contact either the exhaust manifold or heat shield. Resultant symptoms of the harness contact and damage can be speedometer inoperative and/or the transmission temperature warning light illuminated.

ACTION REQUIRED

At the first opportunity Pre-Delivery Inspection, 1000/6000 mile service check the routing of the underbonnet gearbox harness.

PARTS INFORMATION

Not applicable

PROCEDURE

1) Examine the gearbox harness in the region of the exhaust manifold to ensure clearance exists. Should a harness be found to be chaffed repair or replace as necessary.Ensure the harness is routed as described in instructions 3 to 6. 2) Upon inspection if a loop of harness is noted (see illustration opposite) in the region of the manifold carry out instructions 3 to 6. 3) Disconnect the harness in the region of the servo (left hand drive) or the washer bottle (right hand drive). 4) Unclip the harness and route between the heater pipes at the rear of the engine as shown in the illustration on the following page. 5) If retaining clip is not fitted ensure the harness is tight against the bulkhead by adjusting the harness so that any slack in the harness is situated behind the washer bottle or servo.

18/05/94

86/09/94/EN

WARRANTY

Normal warranty policy and procedures apply.

COMP. CODE

7H0T

SRO

86.70.21 Check and re-route harness 00.20 hour

Gearbox Harness Routing

MODEL AFFECTED VEHICLES

Discovery 300Tdi All 300Tdi Diesel from LJ 081991 to LJ 093228

18/05/94 86/09/94/EN

6) Reconnect the harness plug behind the washer bottle/servo.