Range Rover (LM) V8-4398cc 4.4L (M62) (2003)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Customer Interest
Drivetrain - 'Select Neutral' Message Displayed
No: 54/01/05/NAS
FGN LM205
Ref:
Issue: 1
Date: March 18, 2005
Unexplained "SELECT NEUTRAL" Message Display on Instrument Pack
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Range Rover (LM) All
SITUATION:
"SELECT NEUTRAL" MESSAGE DISPLAYED
A customer may report a concern that the 'Select Neutral' message is illuminated on the Instrument Panel message center. A second message for 'Low
Range' may also illuminate. Engine speed may not maintain expected vehicle road speed.
RESOLUTION:
INSPECT FOR DRIVESHAFT DISENGAGEMENT
Upon customer complaint of the "Select Neutral" message refer to the Repair Procedure detailed in this bulletin. Diagnosis may reveal that the root cause
of the display and symptoms is the disengagement of a front driveshaft from the differential.
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 DRIVESHAFT ENGAGEMENT
1.
Carry out the following steps to verify if disengagement of a driveshaft is the cause of the complaint:
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Raise the vehicle so the front wheels are freely suspended.