LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1995 Service Repair Manual

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REPAIR FUSE BOX - INTERIOR
Right Hand Drive shown
The interior fusebox is fitted below the steering column, behind the trim panel. It comprises of three integral units.
'A'Main fusebox,'B'Satellite 2,'C'Satellite 1.
A label in the fusebox cover shows the circuits protected, the fuse rating and their locations. Access is by
releasing the fixing screws and lowering the panel.
'A' Main fusebox
1. Stop lights, direction indicators
2. LH side light
3. Radio/cassette/CD player
4. RH headlight main beam
5. LH headlight main beam
6. Cigar lighter
7. Airbag SRS
8. RH side lights
9. Rear fog guard lights
10. RH headlight dipped beam
11. LH headlight dipped beam
12. Multi-function unit
13. Ignition feed for Multi-function unit
14. Instruments, reversing lights
15. Air conditioning, windows
16. Washers & wipers - front
17. Starter, glow plug
18. Wash/wipe - rear, mirrors, cruise control
'B' Satellite 2
1. Electric windows - front
2. Electric windows - rear
3. Anti-lock braking
4. Central door locking
5. Electric sun roof
6. Trailer lights
'C' Satellite 1
1. Anti-theft alarm
2. Headlight washers
3. Engine management
4. Anti-lock brakes
5. Anti-theft alarm
6. Rear air conditioning, heater
'D' Spare fuses (5 off)

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REPAIR FUSE BOX - ENGINE COMPARTMENT
The fusebox is located on the right side of the engine compartment. The circuits protected and their locations are
shown on the inside of the fusebox cover. To change a main circuit fuse prise off protective cover A and remove
retaining screws.
Fuses
1. Heated rear window
2. Sidelights
3. Air conditioning
4. Hazard warning lights, horn
5. ABS valve
6. Fuel pump
7. Fuel injectors
A Main circuit fuses
8. ABS pump
9. Ignition circuits
10. Lighting
11. Window lift, central door locking, rear blower
12. Heater, air conditioning
13. Generator

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REPAIR BATTERY
Service repair no - 86.15.01
NOTE: Some vehicles are fitted with a
battery backed-up sounder. Disconnecting
the vehicle battery will cause the alarm to
sound unless the following procedure is followed:
1.Turn starter switch 'ON' then 'OFF'.
2.Disconnect battery WITHIN 15 SECONDS (see
WARNING).
If alarm is accidentally activated, ensure sounder is
connected and silence by turning the starter switch to
position II.
Remove
WARNING: During battery removal or
before carrying out any repairs or
maintenance to electrical components
always disconnect battery negative lead first. If
positive lead is disconnected with negative lead in
place, accidental contact of wrench to any
grounded metal part could cause a severe spark,
possibly resulting in personal injury. Upon
installation of battery connect positive lead first.
3.Disconnect both battery leads, negative first.
4.Release four nuts securing battery bracket in
position.
5.Remove bracket.
6.Remove battery.
Refit
7.Reverse removal procedure.
NOTE: Coat battery clamps and terminals
with petroleum jelly before refitting.DISTRIBUTOR-LUCAS 35 DLM8 - V8i
Service parts
1. Cap
2. HT brush and spring
3. Rotor arm
4. Insulation cover
5. Pick-up module and base plate assembly
6. Vacuum unit
7. Amplifier module
8. 'O'-ring oil seal
9. Gasket

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REPAIR ELECTRONIC IGNITION - V8i
A Lucas 35DLM8 distributor is employed. This has a
conventional vacuum advance unit and centrifugal
automatic advance mechanism.
A pick-up module, in conjunction with a rotating timing
reluctor inside distributor body, generates timing
signals. These are applied to an electronic ignition
amplifier module mounted on side of distributor body.
NOTE: Pick-up air gap is factory set. Do
not adjust gap unless pick-up is being
changed or base plate has been moved.
Use a non-ferrous feeler gauge to set air gap.
IGNITION COIL
Service repair no - 86.35.32
Remove
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.
2.Noting their fitted positions, disconnect electrical
leads from ignition coil.
3.Remove two bolts securing ignition coil clamp,
recover suppressor.
4.Remove coil.
Refit
5.Reverse removal procedure.DISTRIBUTOR - V8i
Service repair no - 86.35.20
Remove
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.
2.Disconnect vacuum hose.
3.Remove distributor cap.
4.Disconnect low tension lead from coil.
5.Mark distributor body and centre line of rotor
arm.
6.Add alignment marks to distributor and front
cover.
NOTE: Marking distributor enables
refitting in exact original position, but if
engine is turned while distributor is
removed, complete ignition timing procedure
must be followed.
7.Release distributor clamp and remove
distributor.

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REPAIR Refit
NOTE: If a new distributor is being fitted,
mark body in same relative position as
distributor removed.
8.Leads for distributor cap should be connected as
illustrated.
Figures 1 to 8 inclusive indicate plug lead
numbers.
RH-Right hand side of engine, when viewed
from rear.
LH-Left hand side of engine, when viewed from
rear.
9.If engine has not been turned while distributor
has been removed, carry out instructions 10. to
17. Alternatively proceed to instruction 18.
10.Fit new 'O' ring seal to distributor housing.
11.Turn distributor drive until centre line of rotor arm
is 30Ê anti-clockwise from mark made on top
edge of distributor body.
12.Fit distributor in accordance with alignment
markings.
NOTE: It may be necessary to align oil
pump drive shaft to enable distributor
drive shaft to engage in slot.
13.Fit clamp and bolt. Secure distributor in exact
original position.
14.Connect vacuum hose to distributor and low
tension lead to coil.
15.Fit distributor cap.
16.Reconnect battery.
17.Using suitable electronic equipment, set ignition
timing.
See Adjustment, Ignition timing
18.If engine has been turned with distributor
removed, carry out instructions 19 to 30.
19.Set engine-No. 1 piston to static ignition timing
figure
See ENGINE TUNING DATA,
Information, Engine 3.9 V8i
20.Turn distributor drive until rotor arm is
approximately 30Ê anti-clockwise from number
one sparking plug lead position on cap.
21.Fit distributor to engine.
22.Check that centre line of rotor arm is now in line
with number one sparking plug lead on cap.
Reposition distributor if necessary.
23.If distributor does not seat correctly in front
cover, oil pump drive is not engaged. Engage by
lightly pressing down distributor while turning
engine.
24.Fit clamp and bolt, do not tighten.
25.Set ignition timing statically to 6Ê B.T.D.C.
26.Connect vacuum hose to distributor.
27.Fit low tension lead to coil.
28.Fit distributor cap.
29.Reconnect battery.
30.Using suitable electronic equipment set the
ignition timing.
See Adjustment, Ignition
timing

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REPAIR AUTOMATIC GEAR SELECTOR-PANEL BULB
Service repair no - 86.45.40
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.
2.Carefully prise quadrant finisher out of surround.
3.Carefully prise rear of surround away from
centre console.
4.Pull appropriate bulb holder from fitted position.
5.Remove bulb from holder.
Refit
6.Reverse removal procedureSTART INHIBIT / REVERSE LIGHT SWITCH
Service repair no - 44.15.19
Automatic gearbox
Remove
Reverse light switch is an integral part of start inhibitor
switch. It is located on left hand side of gearbox,
accessible from beneath vehicle.
1.Place vehicle on suitable ramp [hoist].
2.Disconnect battery negative lead.
3.Disconnect multi-plug.
4.Release clamp bolt, remove clamp.
5.Remove switch.
Refit
6.Fit a NEW 'O' ring to switch.
7.Reverse removal procedure.

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REPAIR PARK BRAKE WARNING SWITCH
Service repair no - 86.65.45
Remove
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.
2.Remove four screws and move aside window lift
switch panel.
3.Remove two screws, manoeuvre switch from
park brake and disconnect electrical lead.
Refit
4.Reverse removal procedure.GEAR SELECTOR-INTERLOCK
Interlock solenoid
Remove
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.
2.Remove gear selector head and illumination
panel.
See CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair,
Centre console
3.Disconnect electrical multiplug.
4.Remove screws and lift gear selector
mechanism above housing.
5.Remove screws from microswitch support
bracket.
6.Remove screws and separate side cover from
housing.

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7.Disconnect wiring solenoid to multiplug.
8.Remove circlip and retainer plate.
9.Remove clip and centre sleeve.
10.Refit clip into groove on spindle and lever
against it to remove solenoid from housing.
Refit
11.Fit solenoid with wiring positioned into side cover
recess.
12.Fit sleeve and new clip.
13.Fit retaining plate and circlip.
14.Connect wiring to multiplug.
15.Apply sealant and fit side cover to housing. Use
Silcoset 152 sealant or equivalent.
16.Grease all moving parts of gear selector
mechanism. Use Rocol E1A or equivalent
grease.
17.Reverse removal procedure. 1 to 5.Interlock microswitch onto castellated plate.
Remove
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.
2.Remove gear selector head and illumination
panel
See CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair,
Centre console
3.Disconnect electrical multiplug.
4.Remove screws and lift gear selector
mechanism above housing.
5.Remove screws from microswitch support
bracket.
6.Remove screws and separate side cover from
housing.
7.Disconnect wiring microswitch to multiplug.

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8.Remove 3 clips as shown.
9.Slide trunnion forward and remove gear selector
arm.
10.Remove bolts securing coxcomb.
11.Remove microswitch retaining clip and
microswitch.Refit
12.Reverse removal procedure, correctly
positioning microswitch.
13.Apply Loctite 242E to castellated plate bolts.
Tighten to
9Nm.
14.Grease all moving parts of gear selector
mechanism. Use Rocol E1A or equivalent
grease.
15.Apply Silcoset 152 sealant or equivalent and fit
side cover to housing.
Interlock microswitch onto side cover
Remove
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.
2.Remove gear selector head and illumination
panel
See CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair,
Centre console
3.Disconnect electrical multiplug.
4.Remove screws from microswitch support
bracket.
5.Disconnect wiring microswitch to multiplug.
Refit
6.Reverse removal procedure. Correctly
positioning microswitch.
7.Grease all moving parts of gear selector
mechanism. Use Rocol E1A or equivalent
grease.