Engine & fuel system
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Engine will not crank when ambient air temperature is below -10°C
Overview
- Affects
- All models with 2.0 Diesel engine.
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
- Parts
- 1 part
Cause
Starter motor solenoid frozen due to unsatisfactory design of starter motor.
Repair
- Fit modified starter motor.
- Tighten starter motor retaining bolts to 48 Nm. Note: Modified starter motor does not require breather pipe.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Starter motor | LR126163 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated
Overview
- Affects
- All models with 2.0 Diesel engine and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system.
- Remedy
- Software update
Symptoms
Warning message 'Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Dosing Malfunction' displayed in instrument panel. Warning message 'No Engine Restarts in XXX miles' displayed in instrument panel.
Cause
Engine control module (ECM) software fault.
Repair
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- 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 3.
Body & trim
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Door handles sticking in open position in very cold conditions
Symptoms
Keyless entry system not working in very cold conditions.
Cause
Door handle mechanism frozen due to water ingress.
Repair
- Fit modified door handles.
Parts6 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Door handle (LH front door) | LR144887 | 1 |
| Door handle (RH front door) | LR144883 | 1 |
| Door handle (LH rear door) | LR144894 | 1 |
| Door handle (RH rear door) | LR144894 | 1 |
| Door trim panel fixing clip (→VIN JA707427) | LR090382 | 42 |
| Door trim panel fixing clip (VIN JA707428→) | LR109136 | 42 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Wipers & visibility
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Creaking noise when driving. Noise sounds as though it is coming from behind fascia
Windscreen wiper mechanism mounting bracket in contact with bulkhead. Fix: adjust and tighten.
Overview
- Affects
- All models.
- Remedy
- Adjust & tighten
Repair steps
- Slacken stabilizer bar retaining bolts.
- Using a suitable tool, increase clearance between windscreen wiper mechanism mounting bracket and bulkhead.
- Tighten stabilizer bar retaining boltsto correct torque setting. Tightening torque: 55 Nm.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 5.
Other
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Purple line flickers across lower area of lower touchscreen display
Overview
- Affects
- All models with upper and lower touchscreen display.
- Remedy
- Software update
Cause
Multifunction display control module software fault.
Repair
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Re-program multifunction display 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 4.
Glossary
Technical terms used in this guide.
- ECM
- Engine control module — the electronic unit that manages the engine
- Nm
- Newton-metres — the standard unit for how tightly a bolt is done up
- DEF
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (AdBlue) — injected into the exhaust to cut nitrogen-oxide emissions
- SCR
- Selective catalytic reduction — uses Diesel Exhaust Fluid (AdBlue) to cut NOx emissions
- Control Module
- A control unit for one of the vehicle's systems (engine, gearbox, brakes, body, and so on)
- Instrument Panel
- The dashboard display that shows warning lights and messages
- Keyless Entry
- Unlocking the car with a remote or by carrying the key, without turning a barrel
- Re-Program
- Update the software on a control module using the manufacturer's diagnostic tool
- Solenoid
- An electrically operated valve or actuator
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Land Rover Range Rover Velar 2.0 D240?
This guide contains five workshop bulletins for the Land Rover Range Rover Velar 2.0 D240. Of these, two concern the engine and fuel system and one the body and trim. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Land Rover Range Rover Velar 2.0 D240 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 Velar 2.0 D240 faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.