Gear box-overheat message

GEAR BOX-OVERHEAT MESSAGE

Model

New Range Rover V8 4.0/4.6 Automatic

Affected vehicles

300081 to 336311

Date

1996-05-16

Reference

16/05/96

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Gear Box - OverHeat Message

MODEL

New Range Rover V8 4.0/4.6 Automatic

DETAIL

New Range Rover V8 4 litre and 4.6 litre V8 derivatives with a factory fitted automatic gearbox, within the above Vin range, may exhibit gearbox overheating when driven under certain conditions, although the gearbox is operating within design parameters. The concern, occurs after a short distance of sand driving or heavy towing, at which point the message centre will display a ‘gearbox overheat’ message with an initial warning sound.

ACTION REQUIRED

In the event of an automatic ‘gearbox overheat’ message showing on the message centre, replace the transmission oil temperature switch as detailed below.

PARTS INFORMATION

New part ESR 4329 Transmission oil temperature switch, for both 4.0/4.6 V8 petrol applications

PROCEDURE

Remove the oil cooler temperature switch from the side of the oil cooler (see illustration opposite) and replace with the revised switch ESR 4329.

16/05/96

NRR/44/02/96/EN

AFFECTED VEHICLES

LP 300081 to 336311 LH LJ LD

WARRANTY

Normal warranty policy and procedures apply

COMP. CODE

7H4U

SRO

44.15.48 Renew transmission oil temperature switch 00.10 hour