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Land Rover 4.0L and 4.6L Engine Failure and our Solution

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Everyone knows the Land Rover 4.0L and 4.6L engine is rife with engineering deficiencies, design flaws, and assembly issues. The problems arose out of a sense of expediency, targeting the lowest achievable bar and weight savings. For example, not stepping the sleeves...

How to Clear a ‘Windows Not Set’ Fault

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For P38 Range Rovers 1995-2002. Are you getting a “Windows Not Set” Fault in Your Rover? Let Motorcars LTD help you clear it up. Question “I took out the battery of my 1995 Range Rover 4.0SE (P38 body style) to get it checked at a local auto parts...

How to Find Your Land Rover Engine Serial Number

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The serial number of your Land Rover can come in handy. Some Land Rover parts require the engine number and can not be acquired without it. The serial number is stamped on a cast pad on the cylinder block. Look on the left side of the engine between the two center...

Active Cornering Enhancement

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Active Cornering Enhancement (ACE) is an optional feature on Series II Discoveries that reduces body lean during cornering. It is part of a “Performance Package” option that also includes 18 inch wheels and tires. The 4 things to look for to tell if a...

Troubleshoot Your ABS Light

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This Tech Tip is for the 1988-1989 Jaguar XJ6. It finally happened. Your ABS light has reared it’s ugly head and is now staring you in the face. Worst of all, the light is on while your Jaguar XJ6 isn’t even moving. It’s not that you are ignoring it,...

Prevent Control Module Corrosion

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Here is information on preventing corrosion on your Cooling Fan Module: 1992-1994 Jaguar sedans are prone to batteries having a low state of charge due to their cooling fans staying on after the ignition has been shut off. The cause of this condition has been linked...