2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Technical Service Bulletins

140 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. 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.

• 10160434Apr 10, 2019Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Air leak from the right hand camshaft cover assembly due to a split diaphragm within the pressure control valve. Any of the following DTCs (indicating an air intake system leak) could be stored in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) ? P2187, P2189, P0505, P0507.
• 10157130Feb 22, 2019Seats. Seat height operates in increments and seat memory function will not work after replacement of seat height motor. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1B87-31, stored in Driver Seat Module (DSM) or Passenger Seat Module (PSM) Note that the seat height motor is supplied as part of the cushion sub-assembly or motor sub-assembly (depending on model)
• 10155601Feb 22, 2019Seats. Seat height operates in increments and seat memory function will not work after replacement of seat height motor. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1B87-31, stored in Driver Seat Module (DSM) or Passenger Seat Module (PSM) Note that the seat height motor is supplied as part of the cushion sub-assembly or motor sub-assembly (depending on model)
• 10146152Jun 28, 2018Equipment. Issue: Customers / Dealers may report a concern with the condition of Seat Covers
• 10145631Jun 28, 2018Equipment. Issue: Customers / Dealers may report a concern with the condition of Seat Covers
• 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.
• 10145627Jun 27, 2018Latches, locks and linkages, Equipment. Issue: This SSM is to support the description provided in Technical Bulletin LTB00631 for compact key low level repair.
• 10142770May 16, 2018Equipment. Issue: The wrong component maybe replaced when troubleshooting Bluetooth connectivity in car.
• 10142767May 16, 2018Electrical system. Issue: The Touch Screen (TS) also known as Front Control Display Interface Module (FCDIM) or High Level Display Front (HLDF) on occasions may fail to download software correctly resulting in no communications with the module and blank screen.
• 10142766May 16, 2018Equipment. Issue: A customer may report a concern of no sound from the audio system, even when the volume is turned up. The Audio/Video button on touch-screen home page may also be greyed out.
• 10136669Mar 8, 2018Electrical system. The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has reached its service point.
• 10189225Nov 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.
• 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
• 10116190May 9, 2017Steering. Situation: The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
• 10106053Dec 7, 2015Latches, locks and linkages. "issue: withdrawal of technical service bulletin (ltb00833v2) relating to tailgate switch malfunction. Cause: part supply constraints."
• 10105986Nov 26, 2015Wheels, Body and structure. "issue l320 range rover sport customers may report that either of or both rear wheel arch finishers have corroded or become mis-shaped – see attached photo’s cause corrosion and thus structural failure of the internal aluminium carrier causes the part to distort and potentially come adrift"
• 10105863Oct 30, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. "issue the wrong component maybe replaced when troubleshooting bluetooth connectivity in car. Cause the front control display interface module(touchscreen) has no effect on bluetooth connectivity in the car and as such may be incorrectly diagnosed and replaced as the source of the issue."
• 10105821Oct 5, 2015Equipment, Body 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."
• 10105818Oct 5, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). "situation: the rear window wiper motor may be inoperative. Cause: this may be caused by internal mechanism components becoming worn."
• 10105722Sep 28, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). "situation: the upper windshield finisher may be loose or a wind noise may be evident. Cause: this may be caused by body tolerances in relation to the upper windshield finisher profile"
• 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, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), 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."
• 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."
• 10105410Apr 8, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. "situation: the transmission malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may be illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0729 to p0735, p0783, and p2702 to p2704 are stored in the transmission control module (tcm). Cause: this may be caused by wear of the stator lead-free bush causing a loss of pressure to the e-clutch."
• 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."
• 10105282Mar 16, 2015Equipment, Seats. "issue: seat switch pack recline button cap is damaged or has broken / fallen off in service. (see fig.1) action: replace by pressing on new button cap part no: lr045801 (see fig.2)"
• 10105405Mar 5, 2015Electrical system. "issue only applicable to software versions 30.3 (gen 3) fk72-14c104-af and 29.3 (gen 2) dpla-14c104-ag when checking for fault codes logged in the kvm (keyless vehicle module) also known as the rfa (remote function actuator) f000-63/u3000-63, control module - circuit/ component protection time-out is logged. Cause this dtc is set when the kvm has gone through a “self reset”"
• 10104381Feb 25, 2015Electrical system. "issue: land rover are currently analyzing body control modules (bcm) returned via warranty. If a bcm has been determined to require replacement following diagnosis, please carry out the steps listed in the action below. Cause: currently under analysis."
• 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."
• 10103723Jan 5, 2015Tires, Wheels. "issue: a customer may experience a vibration from the vehicle whilst travelling along a smooth road surface at speeds greater than 45 mph/72 kph. Cause: wheel and tyre assemblies out of balance due to water inside the wheel and tyre assemblies. See attachment for example."
• 10103462Jan 5, 2015Steering. "issue: an oil leak may be detected from the steering gear and incorrectly diagnosed as needing a replacement steering gear assembly. Cause: leak from the wagner/steering gear damping valve or sealing washer (see attached photo's)"
• 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."
• 10103441Jan 5, 2015Suspension. "issue: misdiagnosis of minor fluid leaks from the stabilizer bar. Action: in order to correctly diagnose the leak path on a stabilizer bar, clean the suspected area thoroughly and confirm if the leak is from the pipe o-rings, the stabilizer bar hydraulic seal or somewhere else. If found to be from the pipe o-rings (see attached document), these are serviceable parts and should be replaced.
• 10103423Jan 5, 2015Tires. "issue. A customer may report uneven tyre wear on vehicles fitted with 20 inch wheels and continental 4x4 sport contact tyres. Cause. With reference to the photo attached, due to the tread pattern design of this tyre, there can appear to be inner or outer shoulder wear. This is in fact just the natural tread wear, but as the design of the lateral grooves continues around to the sidewall, the very ends of the…
• 10103361Jan 5, 2015Steering. "situation: this is an information only bulletin to aid in the diagnosis of hydraulic power steering issues. Action: when diagnosing customer concerns relating to the hydraulic power steering system, refer to the service information below."
• 10224477Dec 23, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera), Steering, Transmission and drivetrain. Technical Bulletin: Squeak Noise From Steering Column/Steering Gear Pinion Seal
• 10213999Dec 23, 2014Steering. Technical Bulletin: Squeak Noise From Steering Column/Steering Gear Pinion Seal
• 10103106Dec 23, 2014Steering. "situation: a 'squeak' noise may be evident from the steering column area when turning the steering wheel. Cause: this may be caused by a lack of lubrication of the steering gear pinion seal."
• 10103683Dec 12, 2014Steering. "issued january 2015. Issue: a customer may complain of a squeak or creak from the steering column area on rotation of the steering wheel. Range rover sport l320 only. Cause: the power steering pinion seal lacks lubrication and dries out."
• 10103261Dec 12, 2014Steering. "issue: a customer may complain of a squeak or creak from the steering column area on rotation of the steering wheel. Range rover sport l320 only. Cause: the power steering pinion seal lacks lubrication and dries out."
• 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."

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