Land Rover2019–2021

Defender 2.0 Si4 P300: Common faults & known problems

Common faults & known problems

2 known faults documented in workshop bulletins. Of these, one concerns the air conditioning and heating. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.

Air conditioning & heating

1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Lack of or no air flow through fascia vents

AC/heater air direction flap stuck or sticking.

Overview

Affects
All models with climate control.

Symptoms

Unable to switch off air flow to footwell.

Repair steps

  1. Remove footwell heater duct.
  2. Ensure AC/heater air direction flap is in closed position.
  3. Fit foam pad to inside of heater housing footwell outlet.
  4. Ensure foam pad secured properly.
  5. Repeat procedure for opposite side.

Parts

Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Foam padLR1496272

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.

Other

1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Whining noise from transfer box when driving in 3rd gear at approximately 20-30mph (30-65kph)

Overview

Affects
All models with four wheel drive.
Remedy
Fit new part
Parts
1 part

Cause

Faulty detent pin located on transfer box.

Repair

  1. Fit new detent pinto transfer box.
  2. Tighten detent pin to 20 Nm.
Parts1 part
Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Detent pinLR1785831

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.

Glossary

Technical terms used in this guide.

Nm
Newton-metres — the standard unit for how tightly a bolt is done up
AC/Heater
The heating and air-conditioning system
Transfer Box
The gearbox that splits drive between the front and rear axles, and selects high/low range

Frequently asked questions

What are the common faults with the Land Rover Defender 2.0 Si4 P300?

This guide contains two workshop bulletins for the Land Rover Defender 2.0 Si4 P300. Of these, one concerns the air conditioning and heating. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.

Does every Land Rover Defender 2.0 Si4 P300 have these faults?

No. These are patterns documented across the model by workshops, not predictions for an individual vehicle. Where a fault applies only to certain vehicles or VIN ranges, that is listed with the fault.

Can I check for Land Rover Defender 2.0 Si4 P300 faults myself?

Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.

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