Instruments - Fuel Gauge Reads Half Full After Filling Tank
LTB00443NAS102 APR 2012
SECTION: 419
Fuel Gauge Reads Half-Full After Filling Fuel Tank
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
LR2 (LF) VIN: BH216517 - CH286435
Model Year: 2011 - 2012
CONDITION SUMMARY:
Situation:
The fuel gauge may read only half-full (1/2) after filling the fuel tank. This may be caused by a software error within the Instrument cluster control module.
Action:
In the event of a customer concern of the above, refer to the Repair Procedure outlined below to update the Instrument cluster control module software.
PARTS:
No parts necessary
TOOLS:
IDS with latest IDS-DVD and Calibration File; first available on IDS-DVD128.04 Calibration File v93 Land Rover-approved Midtronics Vehicle Power Supply
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 DDW to obtain the latest repair time.
DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
UPDATE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE
CAUTION:
Ensure all ignition 'ON' / ignition 'OFF' requests are carried out; failure to perform these steps may cause damage to control modules in the vehicle.
CAUTION:
A Land Rover-approved Midtronics Vehicle Power Supply must be connected to the vehicle battery during IDS diagnosis / module programming.
1. Connect the Land Rover-approved Midtronics Vehicle Power Supply to
the vehicle battery.
2. Turn ignition 'ON' (engine not running).
NOTE:
IDS must be loaded with IDS-DVD128.04 v93 or later.
3. Connect the IDS to the vehicle and begin a new Symptom Driven Diagnostics (SDD) session.
4. Follow the on-screen prompts, allowing SDD to read the VIN and identify the vehicle.
5. From the Session Type selection screen, choose 'Diagnosis'.
6. Select the 'Selected Symptoms' tab, and then select:
^ Electrical > Instruments > Gauges > Fuel gauge
7. Select 'continue'.
8. Select the 'Recommendations' tab.
9. From the Recommendations tab, select 'Run' to configure the "Instrument cluster control module'
^ Follow all on-screen instructions to complete this task.
10. Exit the current session.
11. Disconnect the IDS and the Midtronics Vehicle Power Supply from the vehicle.