Discovery II (LT) V8-4.0L (2002)
License Plate Lamp: Customer Interest
Lighting - License Plate Lamp Water Ingress
No: 86/01/05/NAS
FGN LT417
Ref:
Issue: 1
March 07, 2005
License Plate Lamp Water Ingress
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Discovery Series II (LT) 2A736349 - 4A870624
SITUATION:
TAILGATE HANDLE WATER LEAK CONTAMINATES LICENSE PLATE LAMP
The tailgate handle assembly may, under certain conditions, be susceptible to water ingress. The water within the tailgate handle can migrate into the
left-hand number plate lamp assembly and contaminate the lamp. Water ingress symptoms include an orange deposit on the lens inner surface.
RESOLUTION:
INSPECT FOR EVIDENCE OF CONTAMINATION AND REPAIR
Should a customer express concern that the left-hand number plate lamp lens is discolored refer to the Service Procedure detailed in this Bulletin.
PARTS INFORMATION:
DDW WARRANTY CLAIMS:
DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
INSPECT AND REPAIR LICENSE PLATE LAMP
1.
Check for evidence of discoloration of the left-hand lamp lens indicating water ingress into the lamp assembly of the tailgate door handle.
NOTE:
GTR lookup sequence is as follows: GTR Home > NAS > Service Information/LT Discovery Series 11/2004 > Workshop Manuals >
Discovery Series II WSM 1999MY on (Temporary Test Style) > LIGHTING > Expand REPAIRS bookmark > Select "Housing - number
plate lamp" link.
2.
Refer to GTR Workshop Manual section 86.40.98 and remove the number plate lamp housing.
3.
Remove and discard the discolored or water damaged lamp lens, lens securing, lens, gasket and bulb.