Ignition Coil - Poor Connections
19/07/96/US12/06/96
SUBJECT
PRIDE - 14CUX Coil Connections
MODEL
Range Rover Classic
Discovery
Defender
AFFECTED VEHICLES
LP
LH All
LJ All 1994 and 1995 MY
LD Up to 1997 MY
DETAIL
Some 1994-95 Discovery Models are experiencing difficulty in starting because of poor terminal connections at the ignition coil. Replacing the spade type terminals with ring connectors resolves the problem. The following procedure outlines the steps necessary to change the terminals.
The diagnostic steps and repair procedures detailed on the following page were developed as an element of the Land Rover Way OPERATION PRIDE. This TIB provides a library location for PRIDE information within the Land Rover North America technical literature system.
ACTION REQUIRED
Replacement of the spade terminals with ring connectors.
PARTS INFORMATION
YPG 10002 - Ring connector (qty.5)
Locally sourced materials:
^ Heat shrink sleeving
6mm diameter 1OOmm (4 in)
^ Cable ties (as required)
Crimping tool - Wurth 558-13
WARRANTY
Normal warranty policy and procedure apply
COMP. CODE
1S6N
SRO
18.20.32 - Time: 0.50 hours
Install eyelet terminals
PROCEDURE
1. Make sure the radio code is available. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
CAUTION: Work on one side of the coil at a time to avoid confusion.
2. Cut the existing wires from the terminals on the coil as close to the terminal as possible.
3. Strip approximately 7 mm (1/4 in.) of insulation from the wires.
4. Slide approximately 20 mm (3/4 in.) of heat shrink sleeving onto each wire.
5. Crimp a tinned ring connector to each wire.
6. Slip the heat shrink sleeving over the crimp area, and shrink down using a heat gun.
7. Unscrew the nuts from the terminal posts using an 8mm socket Retain the nuts and washers for installation, and discard the spade type terminals.
8. Connect the ring connector to the studs on the coil using the original nuts and washers. Torque the nuts to 2.2-3.0 Nm (19-27 lbs. in.)
9. Support the engine harness with cable ties to reduce the strain on terminals of the coil.
10. Make sure that none of the terminals can short circuit on the PAS reservoir bracket.