Land Rover Discovery: Stoplamps
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
For a detailed description of the Stop Lamps, refer to the relevant
Description and Operation section in the workshop manual. REFER to:
Exterior Lighting (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Description and Operation).
INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION
CAUTION:
Diagnosis by substitution from a donor vehicle is NOT acceptable.
Substitution of control modules does not guarantee confirmation of a
fault, and may also cause additional faults in the vehicle being tested
and/or the donor vehicle.
NOTES:
- Verify the customer concern
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of damage and system integrity
Visual Inspection
![Visual Inspection](images/books/227/index357(4).jpg)
- If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found,
correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step
- If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to
the
Symptom Chart, alternatively check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes
(DTCs) and refer to the DTC Index
- Check DDW for open campaigns. Refer to the corresponding bulletins
and SSMs which may be valid for the specific customer complaint and
carry out the recommendations as required
SYMPTOM CHART
![SYMPTOM CHART](images/books/227/index358(4).jpg)
SYMPTOM:
Stop
lamp(s)
inoperative
POSSIBLE CAUSE:
- Body system fault
- Brake pedal
switch incorrectly
installed
- Stop lamp circuit
short circuit to
ground, short
circuit to power,
open circuit, high
resistance
ACTION:
- Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved
diagnostic equipment, check the central junction
box for related DTCs and refer to the relevant
DTC index
- Check the installation of the brake pedal switch
- Refer to the electrical circuit diagrams and check
the stop lamp circuit for short circuit to ground,
short circuit to power, open circuit, high
resistance. Repair the wiring harness or install a
new stop/tail lamp as necessary
SYMPTOM:
Stop
lamp(s)
dim
POSSIBLE CAUSE:
- Body system fault
- Stop lamp circuit
high resistance
ACTION:
- Using the Jaguar Land Rover approved
diagnostic equipment, check the central junction
box for related DTCs and refer to the relevant
DTC index
- Refer to the electrical circuit diagrams and check
the stop lamp circuit for high resistance. Repair
the wiring harness or install a new stop/tail lamp
as necessary
SYMPTOM:
Stop
lamp(s)
stuck on
POSSIBLE CAUSE:
- Body system fault
- Brake pedal
switch incorrectly
installed
- Stop lamp circuit
short circuit to
power
- Hill descent
control system
fault
ACTION:
DTC INDEX
For a list of Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) that could be logged on this
vehicle, please refer to Section 100-00. REFER to: Diagnostic Trouble Code
Index - DTC: Central Junction Box (CJB) (100-00 General Information,
Description and Operation).
Stoplamp Switch (G1347951) Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
NOTES:
- Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- LHD illustration shown, RHD is similar.
![Stoplamp Switch (G1347951) Removal and Installation](images/books/227/index359(4).jpg)
![Stoplamp Switch (G1347951) Removal and Installation](images/books/227/index360(4).jpg)
INSTALLATION
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
For a detailed description of the Trailer Lamps, refer to the relevant
Description and Operation section in the workshop manual. REFER to:
Exterior Lighting (417-01 Exterior Li
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
For a detailed description of the Turn Signal and Hazard Lamps, refer to the
relevant Description and Operation section in the workshop manual. REFER
to: Exterior Lighting (417
REMOVAL
NOTES:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential
information is always correct.
Left illustration
SEE MORE:
To start the vehicle using a starting aid or
a slave battery, follow the instructions in
the sequence given:
Connect the positive (Red) jump lead
to the positive (+) battery terminal of
the discharged battery.
Connect the negative (Black) jump lead
to the vehicle's earth point.
Switch on the
Stations: Touch to select the station
list for the selected waveband.
Source: Touch to select the media
source list.
Status icons: When a phone is
connected, the battery level, and
network signal strength is displayed.
Also, when selected, TA (Traffic
announcements).
Seek down: Touch to