2005 Land Rover LR3 Technical Service Bulletins

73 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2005 Land Rover LR3. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10186743Jan 25, 2021Equipment. RESCINDED - Windshield Wiper Noise / Judder / Streak - RESCINDED
• 10146150Jun 28, 2018Electrical system. Issue: Following what appears to be a successful software update to the Remote Function Actuator (RFA) or replacement module using Pathfinder or Symptom Driven Diagnostics (SDD) the module appears to be unresponsive to any further diagnostic commands or smart key remote operation.
• 10146148Jun 27, 2018Latches, locks and linkages. Issue: This SSM is to support the description provided in Technical Bulletin LTB00631 for compact key low level repair.
• 10127510Dec 14, 2017Electrical system. Issue: Unable to resolve all customer concerns after successful recharge of a vehicle's primary or secondary battery.
• 10127537Nov 9, 2017Equipment. Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
• 10127529Nov 2, 2017Equipment. When attempting to update the Navigation maps to a newer level the update fails and the Navigation becomes either slow to respond or no functionality at all.
• 10125267Sep 14, 2017Equipment. Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
• 10118157Mar 9, 2017Equipment. Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
• 10105821Oct 5, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment, Body and structure. "situation: the door mirror may 'judder' during powerfold (manual or automatic) operation and/or may be loose or vibrates. Cause: this may be caused by a tolerance stack-up between the door mirror and the door and/or the retaining screws may be loose/under torqued."
• 10105723Sep 21, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). "situation: the windshield wipers may make a squeak noise, judder, or streak the windshield. Cause: this may be caused by a build-up of dirt and grease on the surface of the windshield glass."
• 10105726Sep 16, 2015Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). "situation: the door mirror may 'judder' during powerfold (manual or automatic) operation and/or may be loose or vibrates. Cause: this may be caused by a tolerance stack-up between the door mirror and the door and/or the retaining screws may be loose/under torqued."
• 10105721Sep 1, 2015Body and structure. "situation: the exterior a-pillar molding may become loose. Cause: this may be caused by the molding's retaining clips losing tension."
• 10105538Jul 23, 2015Equipment. "issue: a customer may report a concern that when the vehicle is started there is no cabin audio at all from any sources. If the nav button is pressed a 2-5 second period of am/ fm radio can be heard and then returns back to no audio. Issue will only self-recover after an ignition cycle. Cause: currently under analysis."
• 10104881Jun 16, 2015Body and structure. "situation: the exterior a-pillar molding may become loose. Cause: this may be caused by the molding's retaining clips losing tension."
• 10105466Apr 3, 2015Equipment. "issue over half of failed radio head units or separate cd players are found to have been loaded with incorrect media which is not compatible with land rover infotainment systems. Cause this is to make you aware of the types of media that may cause the unit to fail with the customer."
• 10104241Feb 11, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. "issue: customer complains of damage/marking on the surface of the vehicle’s instrument pack lens. Cause: damage/marking caused by object impact against the lens. Staining/discoloration contamination caused by using any type of cleaning product on lens. Important: owners handbook specifies to clean with a lightly moistened cloth and do not use chemical agents or domestic cleaners action where a customer concern is…
• 10104201Feb 4, 2015Equipment. "issue over half of failed radio head units or separate cd players are found to have been loaded with incorrect media which is not compatible with land rover infotainment systems. Cause this is to make you aware of the types of media that may cause the unit to fail with the customer. They are copy control compact discs (cccd) recordable compact discs (cd-r) rewritable compact discs (cd-rw) eco discs, which are very…
• 10106041Jan 5, 2015Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Exterior lighting. "issue: excessive brake pedal pressure required to get the auto transmission out of park, warning lights on the instrument pack with associated dtc's for brake light switch (p0504-27, p0504-62, c1a96-64) or brakes showing signs of drag and binding. Cause: incorrect brake light switch setting. Note: analysis of returned brake switches have shown no issues with the brake switch itself. Do not replace the switch…
• 10106022Jan 5, 2015Brakes. "re-issued dec 2015 issue: brake caliper discolouration. Cause: damage to the caliper finish while cleaning the vehicle and, or the road wheels"
• 10106021Jan 5, 2015Steering. "re-issued dec 2015 issue: when completing a repair on components in the power assisted steering system, debris may be found within the power steering fluid system which could lead to system contamination and a deterioration in system performance. Cause: internal debris from a suspected component malfunction may result in the power steering fluid becoming contaminated."
• 10103501Jan 5, 2015Brakes. "issue: a customer may report brake squeal from the front or rear of the vehicle since the routine replacement of the brake pads. Vehicles with standard brakes only. Cause: brake compressibility of the pad, whilst within specification, may be slightly incompatible with the driving style and vehicle usage patterns of a small number of customers. Whiltst there is no impact on the efficiency of the braking system, in…
• 10103461Jan 5, 2015Suspension. "issue: a customer may report suspension low on one side or dropping when left parked. Cause: air leak from a front or rear air spring to damper lower seal."
• 10103442Jan 5, 2015Suspension. "issue: a review of front lower control arm warranty returns from various markets has shown that arm assemblies have been incorrectly changed for knock issues when the front bush is cracked and should have been replaced as per technical service bulletins ltb00204v4 and ltb00123v4. Cause: incorrect diagnosis of front and rear bush issues. See attached photo showing an example of a cracked front bush."
• 10106344Nov 12, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). "issue: customers / dealers may report a concern with the operation of the front or rear window regulators cause: various conditions that contribute to the operation of the window regulator not operating"
• 10106362Nov 6, 2014Seats. "issue customers / dealers may report a concern with the condition of seat covers cause lack of understand of leather as a natural product and the conditions it may cause."
• 10102683Oct 28, 2014Engine, Fuel system. "issue: reports have been received of engine damage occurring, which is caused by the use of non-approved engine induction / fuel injection cleaning equipment or materials. This includes, but is not limited to, ""vacu-flush"" type equipment. Cause: the use of non-approved equipment can cause the engines to hydro-lock, or cause other engine damage, and sometimes the only possible repair is to replace the engine."
• 10204809Oct 22, 2014Equipment, Seats. Technical Bulletin: Third Row Seat Will Not Fold Or 'Sticks' In Operation
• 10102601Oct 22, 2014Seats. "situation: on vehicles fitted with third row seating / 7 seats, the left-hand and/or right-hand third row seat may be difficult to operate (does not fold or 'sticks' when operating). Cause: this may be caused by the seat operating lever being out of alignment."
• 10102127Sep 2, 2014Suspension. "situation: the air suspension warning lamp may be illuminated, the air suspension may fail to raise the vehicle, and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1a20-64 may be stored. Vehicles within the above vin ranges have been fitted with either a hitachi or an old-design amk suspension compressor."
• 10102101Aug 26, 2014Equipment. "issue: discoloration or peeling of the front or rear land rover or range rover badge"
• 10102003Aug 26, 2014Equipment. "issue: land rover engineering have been monitoring reports for lack of cooling from the air conditioning system on higher time in service vehicles, where insufficient performance of the air conditioning compressor has been found to be the root cause of the issue. Compressor part no. Lr010723 & lr013934"
• 10204818Aug 5, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin: Door Mirror Judders During Powerfold Operation
• 10101886Aug 5, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. "situation: the door mirror may 'judder' during powerfold (manual or automatic) operation. Cause: this may be caused by a tolerance stack-up between the door mirror and the door."
• 10242164Jun 6, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. Sun Visor Vanity Mirror - Lower-Level Service Repair
• 10206635May 28, 2014Electrical system. Software Update.
• 10204800May 9, 2014Equipment, Body and structure, Electrical system. Technical Bulletin: Rear Left-Side Chassis-to-Body Harness Connector Protective Sleeve
• 10101604May 9, 2014Engine, Electrical system. Situation: multiple warning lights may be displayed on the instrument cluster. Cause: this may be caused by corroded chassis wiring harness at the rear left-side chassis-to-body connector.
• 10101162Feb 10, 2014Tires, Wheels, Steering. Situation: the steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving. Cause: this may be caused by a road wheel/tire assembly imbalance and/or temporary tire flat-spotting.
• 10101322Feb 5, 2014Suspension. "issue: a customer may report a noise from the rear of the vehicle whilst driving. Cause: rear wheel bearing noisy or difficult to turn."
• 10101161Feb 4, 2014Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). "situation: the exterior a-pillar molding may become loose. Cause: this may be caused by the molding's retaining clips losing tension."
• 10101102Jan 15, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). "issue: window regulators being replaced, when tested by the supplier they are found to be fully functional and without fault. Cause: incorrect diagnosis actions: consider the following in the first instance when investigating window regulator concerns and its operation prior to replacing the regulator or motor: customer may report one of the following issues:- a. Window inoperative I.e. Will not go up/down, goes…
• 10214000Dec 16, 2013Steering. Technical Bulletin: Squeak Noise From Steering Gear
• 10100968Sep 23, 2013Equipment. "issue: this ssm has been released to address the high number of speaker assemblies returned, many of which are deemed as “no fault found”. Cause: incorrect diagnosis."
• 10100849Aug 28, 2013Equipment. "issue: land rover engineering have been monitoring reports for lack of cooling from the air conditioning system on higher time in service vehicles, where insufficient performance of the air conditioning compressor has been found to be the root cause of the issue. Compressor part no.
• 10100831Aug 7, 2013Steering. "issue: following warranty analysis of steering racks reported to be leaking, 75% have been identified being fault free, following testing. Cause: land rover engineering have recently visited dealerships where a request has been made to replace the steering gear for an oil leak in the area of the pinion housing, casting, yoke plug or the gaiter adjacent to the pinion housing. Following investigation the source of…
• 10070308Jul 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10097338Jun 6, 2013Steering. "issue: following warranty analysis of steering racks reported to be leaking, 75% have been identified as no fault found, following testing. Cause: land rover engineering have recently visited dealerships where a request has been made to replace the steering gear for an oil leak in the area of the pinion housing, casting, yoke plug or the gaiter adjacent to the pinion housing.
• 10070320Apr 19, 2013Other or unknown. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10044367May 31, 2012Engine. Land rover: driving at altitudes of 8200 feet (2500 meters), engine exhibits poor or reduced performance and power and engine malfunction indicator lamp will illuminate.
• 10045359Apr 27, 2012Steering. Land rover: steering gear tie rod/ tie rod end- diagnostic and required replacement parts information.

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