Hill descent control (HDC) warning light illuminated - throttle cable

HILL DESCENT CONTROL (HDC) WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED - THROTTLE CABLE

Model

Freelander

Affected vehicles

All 2001 Model Year K1.8 and KV6 petrol derivatives, (VIN 1A 576764 onwards).

Date

2000-09-27

Reference

Bulletin 0029, CDS ref L8618bu

Bulletin text

Freelander

AFFECTED RANGE:

All 2001 Model Year K1.8 and KV6 petrol derivatives, (VIN 1A 576764 onwards).

PROBLEM:

HILL DESCENT CONTROL (HDC) WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED - THROTTLE CABLE The customer complains that the amber HDC warning light is illuminating.

CAUSE:

Insufficient free play in throttle cable.

ACTION:

Upon customer complaint of the amber HDC light on, or when carrying out any throttle cable related repair, refer to the procedure below to ensure correct setting of the throttle cable free play. • Refer to Workshop Manual repair number 19.20.05 , K1.8 or KV6 section as appropriate, for the adjustment procedure. • On completion, check free play at the accelerator pedal pad. A free play of 12 ± 1mm is required. If necessary, readjust the cable until this is achieved. • Should the warning light remain illuminated after the ignition has been turned off and on, use TestBook to remove any fault codes stored in the ECU and to extinguish the warning light.

PARTS INFORMATION:

Not applicable

Bulletin N o : 0029 L8618bu 1 27.09.2000

WARRANTY CLAIMS: Use Complaint Code: 2K5A Use S.R.O.: 19.20.05 Throttle cable - check and adjust Time allowance: 0.20Hrs - K1.8 0.30Hrs - KV6

Use S.R.O.: 18.90.40/01 TestBook diagnosis (if required) Time allowance: 0.50Hrs - All derivatives