Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 LR3 are official communications between Land Rover & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems.
All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
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. Read More »
"ISSUE: FOLLOWING WARRANTY ANALYSIS OF STEERING RACKS REPORTED TO BE LEAKING, 75% HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS NO FAULT FOUND, FOLLOWING TESTING. Read More »
LAND ROVER: THE STEERING RACK, IN SOME VEHICLES, HAVE AN OIL LEAKAGE IN AREA OF PINION HOUSING, CASTING, YOKE PLUG OR GAITER ADJACENT TO PINION HOUSING, AND STEERING GEAR NEEDS REPLACING. MODEL RANGE ROVER SPORT, LR3, LR4. Read More »
"ISSUE: FOLLOWING WARRANTY ANALYSIS OF STEERING RACKS REPORTED TO BE LEAKING, 75% HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS NO FAULT FOUND, FOLLOWING TESTING. Read More »
"ISSUE: FOLLOWING WARRANTY ANALYSIS OF STEERING RACKS REPORTED TO BE LEAKING, 75% HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED BEING FAULT FREE, FOLLOWING TESTING. Read More »
"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. Read More »
"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 ... Read More »
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
"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 ... Read More »
"ISSUE: FOLLOWING WARRANTY ANALYSIS OF STEERING RACKS REPORTED TO BE LEAKING, 75% HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS NO FAULT FOUND, FOLLOWING TESTING. Read More »
"ISSUE: FOLLOWING WARRANTY ANALYSIS OF STEERING RACKS REPORTED TO BE LEAKING, 75% HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS NO FAULT FOUND, FOLLOWING TESTING. Read More »
Customer may see message on the Instrument cluster stating "Air suspension not in customer mode" Technician finds diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U3000-05 logged in the Chassis Control Module (CHCM) Vehicle suspension is in tight ... Read More »
LAND ROVER: SUSPENSION SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE WHEN REPLACING COMPRESSOR. AMBER OR RED SUSPENSION WARNING INDICATOR MAY ILLUMINATE WITH SUSPENSIONS SYSTEM INACTIVE DISPLAYED IN MESSAGE CENTER OR MAY BE A NOTICEABLE DEGRADATION IN ... Read More »
"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. Read More »
LAND ROVER: AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM-COMPRESSOR DELIVERY VALVE AND DRIER REPLACEMENT; SOFTWARE UPDATE. AMBER OR RED SUSPENSION SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY ILLUMINATE AND SUSPENSION SYSTEM INACTIVE MAY DISPLAY IN THE MESSAGE CENTER OR ... Read More »
"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." Read More »
"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 ... Read More »
"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." Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
"RE-ISSUED DEC 2015 ISSUE: BRAKE CALIPER DISCOLOURATION. CAUSE: DAMAGE TO THE CALIPER FINISH WHILE CLEANING THE VEHICLE AND, OR THE ROAD WHEELS" Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
"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. Read More »
"RE-ISSUED DEC 2015 ISSUE: BRAKE CALIPER DISCOLOURATION. CAUSE: DAMAGE TO THE CALIPER FINISH WHILE CLEANING THE VEHICLE AND, OR THE ROAD WHEELS" Read More »
"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. Read More »
"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. Read More »
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. Read More »
LAND ROVER: BATTERY LEAKING NEAR TERMINAL POSTS AND ENGINE FAILING TO START OR CRANK BECAUSE OF OVERCHARGING CAUSED BY CRACKS NEAR AND AROUND TERMINAL POSTS OF BATTERY. MODELS 2007-2008 LR3. Read More »
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. *PE Read More »
"RE-ISSUED DEC 2015 A LARGE NUMBER OF OXYGEN SENSORS THAT HAVE BEEN REPLACED IN THE NORTH AMERICAN MARKET HAVE BEEN RETURNED TO THE SUPPLIER (DENSO) TO INVESTIGATE FOR POSSIBLE DEFECTS." Read More »
Issue: Oil leaking between the automatic transmission and transfer case which is currently being misdiagnosed leading to repeat repairs, i.e. leaks incorrectly being identified as coming from the rear transmission oil seal or sump. Read More »
LAND ROVER: POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE/ REDUCED POWER WHILE DRIVING AT ALTITUDES ABOVE 8.200 FEET (2,500 METERS) AND THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY BE ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. 4.4L V8 ONLY. Read More »
"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. Read More »
"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). Read More »
"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 ... Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
"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). Read More »
LANDROVER: WITH ELECTRONIC TORQUE MANAGED (ETM) REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOTOR BEING ENERGIZED, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ELECTRONIC REAR DIFFERENTIAL CONTROL MODULE AND DYNAMIC SUSPENSION MAY LOWER. RESULTING IN WEAR OF MOTOR ASSEMBLY. Read More »
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 ... Read More »
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 ... Read More »
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 ... Read More »
Customers report the ECO Stop/Start is not working. Retailers are testing the primary battery using the Midtronics EXP-1080 tester which is reporting the battery is serviceable. Read More »
LAND ROVER: BATTERY LEAKING NEAR TERMINAL POSTS AND ENGINE FAILING TO START OR CRANK BECAUSE OF OVERCHARGING CAUSED BY CRACKS NEAR AND AROUND TERMINAL POSTS OF BATTERY. MODELS 2007-2008 LR3. Read More »
LAND ROVER: DUE TO CORRODED CHASSIS WIRING HARNESS ON LEFT REAR SIDE OF CHASSIS-TO-BODY CONNECTOR, MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS ARE DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. Read More »
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. Read More »
"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. Read More »
LANDROVER: WITH ELECTRONIC TORQUE MANAGED (ETM) REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOTOR BEING ENERGIZED, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ELECTRONIC REAR DIFFERENTIAL CONTROL MODULE AND DYNAMIC SUSPENSION MAY LOWER. RESULTING IN WEAR OF MOTOR ASSEMBLY. Read More »
LAND ROVER: AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM-COMPRESSOR DELIVERY VALVE AND DRIER REPLACEMENT; SOFTWARE UPDATE. AMBER OR RED SUSPENSION SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY ILLUMINATE AND SUSPENSION SYSTEM INACTIVE MAY DISPLAY IN THE MESSAGE CENTER OR ... Read More »
LAND ROVER: SUSPENSION SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE WHEN REPLACING COMPRESSOR. AMBER OR RED SUSPENSION WARNING INDICATOR MAY ILLUMINATE WITH SUSPENSIONS SYSTEM INACTIVE DISPLAYED IN MESSAGE CENTER OR MAY BE A NOTICEABLE DEGRADATION IN ... Read More »
Issue: Customers may report that the Powerfold Door Mirrors will not Powerfold or are loose -See attached movie file which demonstrates the issue. Read More »
"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 ... Read More »
"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." Read More »
"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 ... Read More »
"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." Read More »
Issue: Customers may report that the Powerfold Door Mirrors will not Powerfold or are loose -See attached movie file which demonstrates the issue. Read More »
"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." Read More »
"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." Read More »
"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." Read More »
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. Read More »
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. Read More »
"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." Read More »
"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). Read More »
"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). Read More »
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 ... Read More »
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. Read More »
"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. Read More »
"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. Read More »
"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 ... Read More »
"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 ... Read More »
"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." Read More »
"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. Read More »
"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. Read More »
"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. Read More »
"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." Read More »
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. Read More »
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. Read More »
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 ... Read More »
Issue: Customers may report that the Powerfold Door Mirrors will not Powerfold or are loose -See attached movie file which demonstrates the issue. Read More »
"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. Read More »
"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 ... Read More »
"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 ... Read More »
