Land Rover2011–2015

Range Rover Evoque 2.2 TD4: Common faults & known problems

Common faults & known problems

26 known faults documented in workshop bulletins. Of these, six concern the engine and fuel system and five the suspension and drivetrain. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.

Engine & fuel system

6 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Low engine coolant level warning displayed

Overview

Affects
All models with 2.2 Diesel engine.
Remedy
Fit new part

Symptoms

Coolant leak from engine.

Cause

Faulty exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler.

Repair

  1. Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
  2. If no fault(s) found: Fit new exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler.

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 7.

Warning message 'Restricted performance' displayed in instrument panel

Overview

Affects
All models with 2.2 Diesel engine, 2014-16.
Remedy
Fit new part
Parts
1 part

Symptoms

Trouble code stored in engine control module (ECM) fault memory: P244A.

Cause

Diesel particulate filter (DPF) pressure sensor faulty.

Repair

  1. Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
  2. If no fault(s) found: Fit new Diesel particulate filter (DPF) pressure sensor. Carry out Diesel particulate filter (DPF) pressure sensor calibration using diagnostic equipment.
Parts1 part
Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) pressure sensorLR0713981

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 9.

Engine hesitation

Overview

Affects
All models with 2.2 Diesel engine, 2010-16.
Fault codes
P0403P0405P0406P0409
Remedy
Fit new part

Symptoms

Trouble codes stored: P0403, P0405, P0406, P0409.

Cause

Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve requires initialisation.

Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve faulty.

Repair steps

  1. Fit new exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve.
  2. Initialise exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve.
  3. Re-program engine control module (ECM) with upgraded software. Note: To carry out an effective repair a software upgrade will be required - refer to manufacturer.

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 12.

Erratic idle at normal operating temperature

Overview

Affects
All models with Diesel engines, 2012→.
Remedy
Software update

Symptoms

Engine misfire/hesitation on idle.

Cause

Engine control module (ECM) software fault causing fuel pressure fluctuations.

Repair

  1. Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
  2. If no fault(s) found: Re-program engine control module (ECM) with upgraded software. Note: To carry out an effective repair a software upgrade will be required - refer to manufacturer.

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 13.

Loss of engine power. Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated

Turbocharger (TC) intercooler hose detached at joint connection. Fix: fit a new part.

Overview

Affects
All models with DW12CTED4/224DT engine code, 2014-15.
Remedy
Fit new part

Repair steps

  1. Fit new turbocharger (TC) intercooler hose.
  2. Ensure turbocharger (TC) intercooler hose and hose clamps are fitted correctly.
  3. Tighten hose clamps to 5 Nm.

Parts

Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Turbocharger (TC) intercooler hoseLR0639441

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 16.

Low engine coolant level warning displayed

Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler seal failure due to contamination. Fix: fit a modified part.

Overview

Affects
All models with 2.2 Diesel engine.
Remedy
Fit modified part

Symptoms

Loss of coolant.

Repair steps

  1. Inspect exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler seal.
  2. Unmodified version of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler seal has two tabs.
  3. Fit modified exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler complete with modified seal. Note: Modified exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler seal has one tab.

Parts

Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) coolerLR0576621

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 23.

Electrical & ignition

3 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Intermittent self-activation of alarm system siren

Affects All models.Fit new part

Symptoms

Audible warning sounds when locking vehicle. Bonnet open warning message displayed in instrument panel.

Cause

Repair

  1. Fit new bonnet switch. Bonnet switch integral to bonnet latch.
Parts1 part
Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Bonnet switchLR0543311

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 6.

Battery discharged after standing overnight

CAN data bus gateway control module does not switch to sleep mode due to software fault. Fix: re-program with updated software.

Overview

Affects
All models, 2014-16.
Remedy
Software update

Symptoms

Clicking noise from load area when ignition switched ON. Low battery voltage warning displayed in instrument panel.

Repair steps

  1. Charge battery if necessary.
  2. Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
  3. If no fault(s) found: Re-program CAN data bus gateway control module with upgraded software. Note: To carry out an effective repair a software upgrade will be required - refer to manufacturer.

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 11.

Front interior lamp illuminates by itself

Chafing within front interior lamp assembly causing short circuit. Fix: clean and lubricate.

Overview

Affects
All models.
Remedy
Clean & lubricate

Repair steps

  1. Remove front interior lamp assembly.
  2. Carefully disassemble front interior lamp assembly.
  3. Thoroughly clean electrical contact terminals.
  4. Fit a rubber sleeve to each electrical contact terminal ensuring 2 - 3 mm clearance at base.
  5. Reassemble front interior lamp assembly and refit.

Parts

Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Rubber sleeve kitLR0602121

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 17.

Brakes

2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Squeaking noise from rear brakes

Overview

Affects
All models.
Remedy
Clean & lubricate
Parts
1 part

Cause

Vibration between rear brake pads and discs.

Repair

  1. Inspect rear brakes for damage and replace if necessary.
  2. Apply anti-seize grease to contact surfaces of brake pad back plates.
Parts1 part
Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Anti-seize greaseLR0200531

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 5.

Irregular operation of stop-start system. Engine does not restart when neutral selected

Overview

Affects
All models with 2.2 Diesel engine, →2015.
Remedy
Software update

Cause

ABS/ESP control module software fault.

Repair

  1. Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
  2. If no fault(s) found: Re-program ABS/ESP control module with upgraded software. Note: To carry out an effective repair a software upgrade will be required - refer to manufacturer.

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 21.

Suspension & drivetrain

5 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Clicking noise from front suspension when manoeuvring or parking

Contact between front suspension lower arm ball joint and ball joint pinch bolt. Fix: fit a new part.

Overview

Affects
All models, →2012.
Remedy
Fit new part

Repair steps

  1. Remove and discard brake caliper lower bolt.
  2. Mark suspension lower arm ball joint with white paint.
  3. Remove and discard pinch bolt and nut from suspension lower arm ball joint.
  4. Remove suspension lower arm ball joint from front wheel hub.
  5. Turn suspension lower arm ball joint 90 ° and refit.
  6. Fit new pinch bolt and nut for suspension lower arm ball joint.
  7. Fit new brake caliper lower bolt.

Parts

Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
BoltLR0000932
NutFY1120562
BoltLR0245062

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.

Creaking noise from front suspension when driving over speed humps when ambient air temperature is low

Affects All models.

Cause

Unsatisfactory design of front anti-roll bar bushes.

Repair

  1. Replace front anti-roll bar bushes.
Parts1 part
Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Anti-roll bar bushLR0307432

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.

Noise from rear suspension over speed humps

Overview

Affects
All models with active suspension system, 2012-13.
Remedy
Software update

Cause

Software fault in suspension control module.

Repair

  1. Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
  2. If no fault(s) found: Re-program suspension control module with upgraded software.

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.

Active suspension system warning lamp illuminated

Affects All models with active suspension system.

Cause

Open circuit/high resistance in wiring harness of active suspension system.

Repair

  1. Check active suspension system wiring harness for damage and repair/replace as necessary.

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 19.

Active suspension system warning lamp illuminated

Damage to front shock absorber wiring harness. Fix: use a repair kit.

Overview

Affects
All models with active suspension system.
Remedy
Repair kit

Symptoms

Trouble codes stored in suspension control module fault memory.

Repair steps

  1. Inspect front shock absorber wiring harness for damage.
  2. If damage to shock absorber wiring harness has occurred within 20 mm from base of front shock absorber: Fit new front shock absorber.
  3. If damage to shock absorber wiring harness has occurred after 20 mm from base of front shock absorber: Repair wiring harness using harness repair kit and connectors. Note: Ensure front shock absorber repaired wiring harness total length does not exceed 165 mm.
  4. If necessary, repeat procedure for opposite side.
  5. Erase any stored trouble codes.

Parts

Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Wiring harness repair kitLR0562701

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 24.

Clutch & gearbox

3 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Warning message 'Transmission Fault' displayed in instrument panel

Overview

Affects
All models with transmission code 9HP48, VIN 815019-989125.
Fault codes
P0600P0710P0712P0713P0975P0978P0981P0984
Remedy
Software update
Parts
2 parts

Symptoms

Trouble codes stored: P0600, P0710, P0712, P0713, P0975, P0978, P0981, P0984, P099B.

Cause

Wiring harness in the transmission not correctly crimped.

Transmission control module (TCM) software fault.

Repair

  1. Inspect production number on automatic transmission.
  2. If production number before 141773: Replace transmission valve block wiring harness. Re-program transmission control module (TCM) with upgraded software. Note: To carry out an effective repair a software upgrade will be required - refer to manufacturer.
Parts2 parts
Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Transmission valve block wiring harness - DieselLR0647901
Transmission valve block wiring harness - petrolLR0498881

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 8.

Oil leak from transmission

Poor manufacture of transmission oil gallery plate gasket. Fix: fit a modified part.

Overview

Affects
All models with transmission code 9HP48, 2014→.
Remedy
Fit modified part

Symptoms

Abnormal noise from transmission. Poor gear shifting.

Repair steps

  1. Remove and discard transmission oil gallery plate gasket and retaining bolts.
  2. Thoroughly clean all mating surfaces.
  3. Fit modified transmission oil gallery plate gasket.
  4. Refit transmission oil gallery plate using new retaining bolts. Tightening torque: 10 Nm. Observe correct transmission oil gallery plate retaining bolt tightening sequence.
  5. Top up transmission oil as required.

Parts

Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Retaining boltRefer to manufacturer11
Transmission oil gallery plate gasketLR0864131
Transmission oilLR023288As required

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 14.

Transmission fluid leak from LH front of vehicle

Transmission oil cooler chafed through against bonnet release cable. Fix: fit a new part.

Overview

Affects
All models with 6-speed automatic transmission.
Remedy
Fit new part

Repair steps

  1. Remove and discard bonnet release cable retaining clip.
  2. Fit new bonnet release cable retaining clip as shown.
  3. Ensure bonnet release cable fitted correctly.
  4. Fit new transmission oil cooler.

Parts

Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Bonnet release cable retaining clipLR0351031
Transmission oil coolerLR0029161

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 25.

Air conditioning & heating

2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Reduced air flow to vehicle interior

Overview

Affects
All models with automatic temperature control (ATC), VIN H706084→.
Remedy
Software update

Symptoms

Evaporator freezes reducing or stopping air flow to vehicle interior. Poor AC/heater blower motor performance.

Cause

Software fault in AC control module.

Repair

  1. Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
  2. If no fault(s) found: Re-program AC control module with upgraded software. Note: To carry out an effective repair a software upgrade will be required - refer to manufacturer.

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 15.

Air conditioning (AC) inefficient

Overview

Affects
All models with air conditioning (AC).
Remedy
Fit new part

Cause

Refrigerant leak from AC service connector.

Repair

  1. Fit new AC service connector Schrader valve.
  2. Recharge AC system with correct quantity of refrigerant.

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 20.

Wipers & visibility

2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Windscreen wipers intermittent operation or not working

Poor electrical connection between switch assembly and harness multi-plug. Fix: clean and lubricate.

Overview

Affects
All models, 2012→.
Remedy
Clean & lubricate

Symptoms

Indicators intermittent operation or not working.

Repair steps

  1. Remove windscreen wiper switch.
  2. Clean windscreen wiper switch harness multi-plug terminals.
  3. Lightly coat terminals with grease Use specified grease.
  4. Refit windscreen wiper switch.
  5. Repeat procedure for indicator switch.

Parts

Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Electrical contact grease (Nyogel)LR0546141

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 10.

Creaking/rattling noise from fascia central area

Fascia and windscreen rubbing together.

Overview

Affects
All models without head up display.

Repair steps

  1. Cut felt tape to make a strip approximately 3 mm x 15 mm x 55 mm in size.
  2. Using a suitable tool insert felt stripbetween fascia and windscreen (adjacent to central defrost vent).
  3. Ensure felt strip is not visible from inside car.

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 26.

Other

3 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Hill hold function activated when manoeuvring or parking

Affects All models with 6 speed manual transmission, 2012-13.Fit new part

Cause

Incorrect specification rear wheel speed sensors fitted.

Repair

  1. Fit new rear wheel speed sensors.
Parts1 part
Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Rear wheel speed sensorLR0242082

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 4.

Squeaking/creaking noise from rear of vehicle when driving over rough roads

Affects All models.

Cause

Rear anti-roll bar bushes worn.

Repair

  1. Replace rear anti-roll bar bushes.

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 18.

Squeaking/creaking noise from rear of vehicle when driving over rough roads. Noise more pronounced when ambient air temperature is low

Affects All models.Fit modified part

Cause

Unsatisfactory design of rear anti-roll bar bushes.

Repair

  1. Fit modified rear anti-roll bar bushes.
Parts2 parts
Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Anti-roll bar bushLR1137712
BoltRYG5004704

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 22.

Glossary

Technical terms used in this guide.

ECM
Engine control module — the electronic unit that manages the engine
VIN
Vehicle identification number — 17 characters, found at the base of the windscreen and on the V5C logbook
Nm
Newton-metres — the standard unit for how tightly a bolt is done up
EGR
Exhaust gas recirculation — feeds some exhaust gas back into the intake to cut emissions
DPF
Diesel particulate filter — traps soot in the exhaust and burns it off periodically
Trouble Codes
Standardised fault codes stored by the engine control module, read with a diagnostic tool
AC
Air conditioning — the system that cools the cabin
ATC
Automatic temperature control — climate control that holds the temperature you set
ABS/ESP
Anti-lock braking and electronic stability programme — the system that stops the wheels locking and keeps the vehicle stable
TC
Turbocharger — the exhaust-driven compressor that boosts engine power
TCM
Transmission control module — the electronic unit that manages the gearbox
AC/Heater
The heating and air-conditioning system
Anti-Roll Bar
A bar that links the left and right suspension to cut body roll in corners
Anti-Seize
Grease that stops mating parts (like a wheel on a hub) from corroding together
CAN Data Bus
The car's internal network that lets control modules talk to each other
Caliper
The part that squeezes the brake pads onto the disc
Control Module
A control unit for one of the vehicle's systems (engine, gearbox, brakes, body, and so on)
Fascia
The dashboard and the surrounding interior panel
Fault Memory
The list of stored trouble codes in a control module
Instrument Panel
The dashboard display that shows warning lights and messages
Multi-Plug
A multi-pin electrical connector on a wiring harness
Refrigerant
The gas/liquid that carries heat in the air-conditioning system
Re-Program
Update the software on a control module using the manufacturer's diagnostic tool
Trouble Code
A standardised fault code stored by a control module, read with a diagnostic tool
Valve Block
The set of solenoid valves that directs air or fluid in the air-suspension or gearbox
Wiring Harness
The bundled cables that carry power and signals around the vehicle
Blower Motor
The fan that pushes air through the heater and air-conditioning
Bonnet Switch
The switch that tells the alarm whether the bonnet is open
Bushes
Rubber mountings that let a suspension or body joint move without metal-to-metal contact
Calibration
Setting a sensor or module so its readings match the real world
Evaporator
The air-conditioning heat exchanger in the dashboard that cools the cabin air
Initialise
A workshop procedure that teaches a new module or system its starting values
Intercooler Hose
The pipe that carries pressurised air between the turbocharger, intercooler and engine
Lower Arm
A suspension link that locates the wheel at the bottom of the hub
Misfire
One or more cylinders not firing correctly — the engine runs roughly or loses power
Recirculation
Air-conditioning mode that recirculates cabin air instead of drawing in outside air
Sleep Mode
The low-power state control modules enter when the car is parked; if one stays awake the battery can go flat

Frequently asked questions

What are the common faults with the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.2 TD4?

This guide contains 26 workshop bulletins for the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.2 TD4. Of these, six concern the engine and fuel system and five the suspension and drivetrain. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.

Does every Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.2 TD4 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 Range Rover Evoque 2.2 TD4 faults myself?

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

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