Keyless Entry - Remote Transmitter Button Splitting
No: 86/03/03/NASRef:
Issue: 1
Date: 04/25/03
Remote Handset Button Split
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Freelander (LN) All
Discovery (U) All
SITUATION:
DETERIORATED RUBBER BUTTON SPLITS
The material used to cover the lock and unlock buttons on remote handsets used with Discovery and Freelander models can be impacted by adverse environmental influences. The customer may complain that the rubber has split or cracked.
RESOLUTION:
REPLACE BUTTON COVER MATERIAL
When the rubber button cover on the remote has split, perform the procedure outlined in this TIB to replace the cover.
PARTS INFORMATION:
AMR4892K Handset kit Qty 1 (Alternative YWX101060L)
WARRANTY CLAIMS:
86.77.89/33 Time 0.10 hrs.
Install handset kit components on remote.
FAULT CODE: D
Normal warranty policy and procedures apply.
Material allowance is included in labor operation.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
INSTALL PLIP REPAIR COMPONENTS
CAUTION:
Anti-static precautions must be observed when performing this procedure. (Land Rover Tool LRNA-STATK)
1. Carefully insert a small flat bladed screwdriver into the cutout at the rear of the handset.
CAUTION:
Damage to the printed circuit board (PCB) inside the plip can occur if the screwdriver enters the handset too far.
2. Gently pry the covers apart. (Figure 1)
3. Pry apart the two clips securing the PCB. (Arrowed Figure 2)
NOTE:
To prevent contamination, the PCB must only be handled by its edges.
4. Remove the PCB from the cover.
5. Position the new front cover face down.
NOTE:
The button moulding and all edges must fit flat in the cover. Figure 3 shows the correct order in which the components are fitted together.
6. Insert the new button cover into the front cover.
CAUTION:
Do not force the PCB during installation as the components can be damaged.
7. Align the PCB to the front cover and carefully secure it into place.
8. Check that the PCB is level with the cover and that the battery is fully engaged.
NOTE:
The date/week code in Figure 4 is for illustration purposes only.
9. If the Date/Week white label is attached to the inside of the original cover, copy it onto the label supplied in the kit.
10. Install the new label to the new rear cover in a similar position. (Figure 4)
11. Align the front and rear covers.
12. Press the front and rear covers together.
13. Check for smooth operation of the buttons and that the handset unlocks/locks the vehicle.
14. If the handset does not unlock/lock the vehicle, follow the procedure to resynchronise the handset.
RESYNCHRONISATION PROCEDURE
1. Ensure the vehicle is unlocked and disarmed.
2. Remove the battery from the handset.
3. Press and hold down a handset button for 10 seconds.
4. Replace the battery.
5. Position the handset front cover to the rear cover ensuring that they are correctly aligned.
6. Press the front and rear covers together ensuring that they are fitted correctly together.
7. Press the lock button 5 times while pointing the plip at the vehicle receiver to resynchronise the handset to the vehicles
8. Resynchronise spare handsets following steps 1 through 7.