Repair Operation Details
(Or: What the shop manual doesn't tell you!)
The pages on Common Classic Range Rover
Problems
and Fixes, Common Range Rover
4.0/4.6
Problems
and Fixes and Common Mk
III Range Rover Problems and Fixes
cover symptoms and quick fixes for many of the things that frequently
go wrong. This page is intended to cover more complex repair operations
that require more detail, with tips supplementing the shop manual.
Classic
(1970-1995)
4.0/4.6/P38
(1995-2002)
Mk III/L322/4.4 (June
2002 & up)
More Information
Classic
(1970-1995)
Common Problems
& Fixes -- Summary of most common symptoms & solutions
Detailed
Repair Descriptions:
Air Conditioning & Heating
Body Electrics
Body Mechanical, Doors, Sunroof
Braking System
Computer Diagnostics & Scan Tools
Electrics: Power Distribution, Starting &
Charging, Lighting
Engine Cooling
Engine Management System
Engine Mechanical
Exhaust
Fuel Delivery
Instruments & Controls
Restraint Systems
Sound System
Steering
Suspension
Transmission
& Drivetrain
Wipe & Wash
Air Conditioning & Heating
Air Conditioning
Compressor
Replacement
Air
Conditioning Conversion to
R134a (Classic)
Air
Suspension Compressor Diagnosis & Replacement (4.0/4.6)
Body
Electrics
Seat Controls: Switch Cleaning
(Classic)
Body
Mechanical
Door Panel Removal (Classic)
Headliner Repair and Replacement (All)
Tailgate Rust - Repair (Classic)
Braking
System
ABS Diagnostics (1990 -2001)
Brake Bleeding
Shortcut
(Pre-ABS Classic)
Brake Bleeding (ABS
Models)
Computer
Diagnostics & Scan Tools
Computer Code Scan Tools
Electrics:
Power
Distribution, Starting & Charging, Lighting
Alternator Symptoms, Diagnosis and Rebuild
(All)
Battery Replacement
Shortcut
(4.0/4.6)
Starter Motor Replacement
(Classic)
Engine
Cooling
Water Pump Replacement (4.0/4.6)
Engine
Ignition & EFI
Ignition Amplifier Module (Classic)
Ignition Mechanical Advance
Mechanism (Classic)
Engine Mechanical
Engine Mount Replacement
(Classic, 4.0/4.6)
Head Gasket Diagnosis
(Classic, 4.0/4.6)
Exhaust
Catalytic
Converter Rattle Repair (All)
Exhaust
Rattle Repairs (All)
Fuel Delivery
Fuel Pump Access, Replace, Rebuild (Classic)
Fuel Level
Sender (Classic)
Instruments
& Controls
Check Engine, Service Engine,
&
EFI
Lights (Functions & Resetting) Classic,
4.0/4.6)
Gauge Pointer Lights (Classic)
Oil Light
Diagnosis and Repair (Classic)
Restraint
Systems
Sound System
Steering
Power Steering Box
Replacement/Rebuild (Classic)
Suspension
Air
Suspension Disabling (4.0/4.6)
Air Suspension Manual Operation
Air Suspension Re-Plumbing for
Manual Pump up
Air Suspension Valve Block
Repairs
Air Spring Replacement
(Classic,
4.0/4.6)
Air Spring
Replacement
(Bladder Only) (Classic, 4.0/4.6)
Air
Spring Temporary Repair with Wood Block
Coil Spring
Replacement (Classic)
Suspension Bushing Replacement
(Classic, 4.0/4.6)
Transmission
& Drivetrain
Front Axle Outer Seal
(Classic)
Transfer Case Shifter
Stuck in High
(Classic)
Transmission Diagnosis/Repair
(Classic,
4.0/4.6)
Transmission
Seal Replacement
Wipe &
Wash
4.0/4.6/P38
(1995-2002)
Common
Problems and Fixes: Summary of Most Common Symptoms & Solutions
Detailed Repair Descriptions:
Body Electrics
Body Mechanical, Doors, Sunroof
Braking System
Climate Control
Computer Diagnostics & Scan Tools
Electrics: Power Distribution, Starting & Charging, Lighting
Engine Cooling
Engine Ignition, EFI & Management System
Engine Mechanical
Exhaust
Fuel Delivery
Instruments & Controls
Restraint Systems
Sound System
Steering
Suspension
Transmission
& Drivetrain
Wipe & Wash
Body Electrics
Door Lock Failure: Getting the Door
Open
(4.0/4.6)
Door Lock Failure: Replacing the
Latch (4.0/4.6)
Fuel Filler Lid Switch
Fixes (4.0/4.6)
Key/Remote Problems and Solutions
(4.0/4.6)
Body
Mechanical, Doors,
Sunroof
Bumper Removal (4.0/4.6)
Brush Bar Removal (4.0/4.6)
Center Console Side Panel Removal (4.0/4.6)
Door Lock Failure: Getting the Door
Open
(4.0/4.6)
Door Lock Failure: Replacing the
Latch (4.0/4.6)
Headliner Repair and Replacement (All)
Braking
System
ABS Diagnostics (1990 -2001)
Brake Bleeding (ABS
Models)
Climate
Control
Air Conditioning Display Backlighting
(4.0/4.6)
Climate Control Display Backlighting
(4.0/4.6)
Heater Blend Motors Diagnosis and
Replacement (4.0/4.6)
Heater Core O-Ring Replacement (4.0/4.6)
Heater/Ventilation/Air Conditioning
Display
& Control Backlighting (4.0/4.6)
Computer
Diagnostics & Scan Tools
Computer Code Scan Tools
Electrics:
Power Distribution,
Starting & Charging, Lighting
Alternator Symptoms, Diagnosis and Rebuild
(All)
Battery Replacement
Shortcut
(4.0/4.6)
Fuse Box Repair (4.0/4.6)
Engine
Cooling
Radiator
Replacement (4.0/4.6)
Water Pump Replacement (4.0/4.6)
Engine
Ignition, EFI &
Management System
Ignition Coil Diagnosis and Replacement
(4.0/4.6)
Engine
Mechanical
Engine Mount Replacement
(Classic, 4.0/4.6)
Serpentine Belt
Replacement
(4.0/4.6)
Exhaust
Catalytic
Converter Rattle Repair (All)
Exhaust
Rattle Repairs (All)
Muffler
& Tailpipe/Resonator Removal, Replacement, Upgrades (4.0/4.6)
Fuel Delivery
Fuel Filler Lid Switch
Fixes (4.0/4.6)
Fuel Pump Access, Replace, Rebuild
(4.0/4.6)
Instruments
& Controls
Center Console Side Panel Removal (4.0/4.6)
Check Engine, Service Engine,
&
EFI
Lights (Functions & Resetting) Classic,
4.0/4.6)
Climate Control Display Backlighting
(4.0/4.6)
Fascia Switch Pack Repair (4.0/4.6)
Instrument Panel/Binnacle Removal
(4.0/4.6)
Instrument Binnacle Backlight Bulb Replacement
(4.0/4.6)
Message Center/Odometer
Display
Backlighting
(4.0/4.6)
Restraint
Systems
Sound System
Radio Repair including LCD Backlight
Replacement (4.0/4.6)
Steering
Suspension
Air Suspension Diagnosis and
Field Repair
(Classic, 4.0/4.6)
Air
Suspension Compressor Diagnosis & Replacement (4.0/4.6)
Air
Suspension Disabling (4.0/4.6)
Air Suspension Manual Operation
Air Suspension Re-Plumbing for
Manual Pump up
Air Suspension Valve Block
Repairs
Air Spring Replacement
(Classic,
4.0/4.6)
Air Spring
Replacement
(Bladder Only) (Classic, 4.0/4.6)
Air
Spring Temporary Repair with Wood Block
Shock Replacement (4.0/4.6)
Suspension Bushing Replacement
(Classic, 4.0/4.6)
Transmission
& Drivetrain
Transmission Diagnosis/Repair
(Classic,
4.0/4.6)
Transmission
Seal Replacement
Wipe & Wash
Windshield
Washer System (4.0/4.6)
Mk III/L322/4.4 (June 2002
& up)
Common
Problems and Fixes: Summary of Most Common Symptoms & Solutions
Detailed Repair Descriptions:
Body Electrics
Body Mechanical, Doors, Sunroof
Braking System
Climate Control
Computer Diagnostics & Scan Tools
Electrics: Power Distribution, Starting & Charging, Lighting
Engine Cooling
Engine Management System
Engine Mechanical
Exhaust
Fuel Delivery
Instruments & Controls
Restraint Systems
Sound System
Steering
Suspension
Transmission
& Drivetrain
Wipe & Wash
Body Electrics
Body
Mechanical, Doors, Sunroof
Headliner Repair and Replacement
Braking
System
Brake Bleeding
Climate
Control
Computer
Diagnostics & Scan Tools
Computer Code Scan Tools
Electrics:
Power Distribution, Starting & Charging, Lighting
Alternator Symptoms, Diagnosis and Rebuild
Battery Replacement
Shortcut
Engine
Cooling
Engine
Ignition, EFI & Management System
Engine
Mechanical
Head Gasket Diagnosis
Exhaust
Catalytic
Converter Rattle Repair
Exhaust
Rattle Repairs
Fuel Delivery
Instruments
& Controls
Restraint
Systems
Sound System
Steering
Suspension
Air Suspension Description,
Operation, Main Components and Failure Modes
Air Suspension ECU Operation and
Reaction to Faults
Air Suspension Re-Plumbing for
Manual Pump up
Air Spring Replacement
(Classic,
4.0/4.6, similar to Mk III))
Air Spring
Replacement
(Bladder Only) (Classic, 4.0/4.6, similar to Mk III Rear)
Air
Spring Temporary Repair with Wood Block (4.0/4.6, similar to Mk III)
Transmission
& Drivetrain
Wipe & Wash
More Information
See also the pages on
Common Range Rover Problems and Fixes,
and
Range Rover 4.0/4.6 Problems and Fixes
(These cover "how-tos" on many of the routine service operations and
the
things that most often go wrong).
Maintenance Operation Details
covers operations that are part of swcheduled routine maintenance
Parts Sources -- low cost and generic
helps you find the parts you need.
Mechanical and Electrical Upgrades
(Upgrading the Range Rover mechanicals)
RR Suspension Details and Mods
Air Suspension Symptoms,
Diagnosis and
Field Recovery/Repair
Range Rover Tires
Other sources of info:
Andy
Cunningham's P38A Maintenance and Repair pages
Rangie.com
Classic repair articles
Air Suspension
Problems
(Classic)
ATP Electronic Developments
Ltd (Remanufactured EFI parts)
BeCM Symptoms
(4.0/4.6) by Car Electronic Services
Coolant
Renewal (Spanish Trail Rover Club)
CV
Joint Replacement (Classic) Spanish Trail Rover Club
East Coast Rover (Coil
spring conversions, ECU upgrades, new & rebuilt engines)
ECU/Airflow
Meter Symptoms (Range Rover Register)
EFI Diagnostics
and ECU rebuilding (Car Electronic Services)
Emergency
Procedures (Some info from ETS Manual, from LR Club of Luxembourg)
Fuel
Filter Replacement (Spanish Trail Rover Club
Great Basin Rovers
(Differential
gear sets)
Hub and
Axle Repair Details (1990 Classic) by Greg Haugen
Import
Parts Bin Usually the lowest cost parts source (click on "Rover").
See also their tech tips section.
MAD Mechanic
(Motor And Diagnosis) a lot of useful diagnostic info for modern
vehicles.
Rear Axle
Leaks (Rovers North Tech Tip)
Robison Service (Range
Rover service)
Rovers North (Parts and
Service)
RPI Engineering
(New and Rebuilt Rover V8 engines, 3.9 to 5.2 liters)
Service
Bulletins
for Range Rovers (Listing by Alldata)
Shop Manuals available from
www.books4cars.com
Tech Tips
(Rovers
North)
Tech Tips
(Classic RR) from Atlantic British
The Care and
Feeding of Range Rovers (Andy Dingley)
Wheel
Bearing Maintenance (Rovers North Tech Tip)
Wheel
Bearing Replacement (Spanish Trail Rover CLub Technical Section)
If you have comments, suggestions or experience to contribute, please
email
John Brabyn