Alarm False Activation/'Hood OPEN' Message Displayed On Instrument Cluster (LTB00626NAS2)

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Publication date: 2015-06-16
Reference number: LTB00626NAS2
Supersedes refnos: LTB00626NAS1

ALARM FALSE ACTIVATION/'HOOD OPEN' MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): LTB00626NAS2, Date of Issue: June 16, 2015

LAND ROVER:	2008-2014 LR2 (LF); 2010 Onwards LR4 (LA); 2012-2014 Range Rover Evoque (LV); 2014 Onwards Range Rover Sport (LW); 2013 Onwards Range Rover (LG); 2010-2013 Range Rover Sport (LS)
SECTION:	419-01A
AFFECTED VEHICLES:	LR2 (LF) Model Year: 2008-2014 VIN: 8H001002-EH429811; LR4 (LA) Model Year: 2010 Onwards VIN: AA510742 Onwards; Range Rover Evoque (LV) Model Year: 2012-2014 VIN: CH000447-EH975956; Range Rover Sport (LW) Model Year: 2014 Onwards VIN: EA000002 Onwards; Range Rover (LG) Model Year: 2013 Onwards VIN: DA001204 Onwards; Range Rover Sport (LS) Model Year: 2010-2013 VIN: AA212147-DA814822

NOTE: This reissue replaces all previous versions. Please destroy all previous versions.

CONDITION SUMMARY

Situation: One or more of the following issues may be evident:

The alarm is triggered for no apparent reason;
The 'Hood Open' message is displayed on the Instrument Cluster; and/or
A mislock sound is emitted when locking the vehicle.

Cause: These issues may be caused by a faulty hood open switch.

Action: Should the customer experience this concern, follow the appropriate Service Instruction (1 or 2) outlined below.

PARTS

LR054331

Hood latch with integrated switch

Quantity: 1

TOOLS

No Tools Required

WARRANTY

NOTE: Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Always refer to TOPIx to obtain the latest repair time.

NOTE: DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.

DESCRIPTION	SRO	TIME (HOURS)	CONDITION CODE	CAUSAL PART
Hood latch w/switch - Renew - LR2 (L359)	86.77.20	0.9	42	LR041431
Hood latch w/switch - Renew - LR4 (L319)	86.77.20	0.3	42	LR041431
Hood latch w/switch - Renew - Range Rover Evoque (L538)	86.77.20	0.4	42	LR041431
Hood latch w/switch - Renew - Range Rover Sport (L494)	86.77.20	0.3	42	LR041431
Hood latch w/switch - Renew - Range Rover Sport (L320)	86.77.20	0.3	42	LR041431
Hood latch w/switch - Renew - Range Rover (L405)	86.77.20	0.2	42	LR041431

NOTE: Normal Warranty procedures apply.

SERVICE INSTRUCTION 1

SERVICE INSTRUCTION '1' FOR ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT LR2 (L359)

NOTE: some components shown removed for clarity.

Refer to hood switch removal procedure (see TOPIx Workshop Manual, section 419-01A).
When switch is removed, disconnect the release cable and remove the hood latch.
To install, reverse the removal procedure aligning the latch as follows.
- Loosen the two hood latch bolts.
- Lower the hood and check for alignment.
- Open the hood and tighten the bolts to 10Nm (7lbf ft).
- Check the operation of the hood safety latch.
- If necessary, repeat the above adjustment procedure.

SERVICE INSTRUCTION 2

SERVICE INSTRUCTION '2' FOR LR2 (L359) VEHICLES ONLY

NOTE: some components shown removed for clarity.

Remove the front bumper cover (see TOPIx Workshop Manual, section 50119).
Remove the two fixing bolts and move the latch aside.
Disconnect the electrical connector on the hood switch.
Disconnect the cable and remove the hood latch.
To install, reverse the removal procedure aligning the latch as follows.
- Loosen the two hood latch bolts.
- Lower the hood and check for alignment.
- Open the hood and tighten the bolts to 10Nm (7lbf ft).
- Check the operation of the hood safety latch.
- If necessary, repeat the above adjustment procedure.