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Clearing Transfer Gearbox Code (86/10/03/NAS)

Publication date: 2003-10-31
Reference number: 86/10/03/NAS

CLEARING TRANSFER GEARBOX CODE

CLEARING TRANSFER GEARBOX CODE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 86/10/03/NAS, Date of Issue:  October 31, 2003
LAND ROVER: 2003 New Range Rover
ISSUE: 1
SECTION: Electrical
AFFECTED VEHICLES: New Range Rover (LM) - 3A136630

SITUATION

NEW TRANSFER GEARBOX ECU PROMPTS CODE

When installing a new ECU into a vehicle build after 3A13660, fault code "21232 - Motor Direction Error" may be stored. This is the result of a software error that prompts the code to be stored.

RESOLUTION

UTILIZE TESTBOOK/T4 TO CLEAR THE CODE

If fault code 21232 "Motor Direction Error" is stored when installing a new transfer gearbox ECU, clear the code. Select "Fault Code Diagnostics" while TestBook/T4 is connected and follow the on-screen instructions to clear the fault code.

PARTS INFORMATION

No parts required.

WARRANTY CLAIMS

Information only.

Normal warranty policy and procedures apply.

Material allowance is included in labor operation.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

INSTALL ECU AND CORRECT FAULT CODE

  1. Refer to RAVE section 41.30.01 and follow the procedure for replacement of the ECU, including TestBook/T4 connection. (Fig 1 )
    Fig 1: ECU & TestBook/T4 Connection
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  2. When physical installation is completed and all routine TestBook steps are finalized, select "Fault Code Diagnostics" while TestBook/T4 is still connected.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to clear fault code 21232.