Land Rover Defender V8i Electrical Library Rover Manual

 Electrical Library
Elektrotechnische Bibliotheek
Librairie Electrique
Elektrohandbuch
Libreria Impianto Elettrico
Biblioteca Electrónica
Livraria Eléctrica
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Electrical Library
This Manual should be used in conjunction with the following publications:
LRL 0185ENG Workshop Manual
LRL 0189ENG Electrical Circuit Diagrams
Publication Part No. LRL 0190ENG
Published by Rover Technical Communication
Ó1998 Rover Group Limited 

CONTENTS
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1. INTRODUCTION
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS 1.3..........................................................
ABBREVIATIONS 1.6...............................................................................
HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT 1.7.....................................................
WIRE COLOUR CODES 1.9....................................................................
2. FUSE DETAILS
INTRODUCTION 2.1...................................................................................

CONTENTS
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EXTERIOR LAMPS - Rear Fog Lamps 4.33............................................
EXTERIOR LAMPS - Indicators / Hazard Warning Lamps 4.35...............
INTERIOR LAMPS 4.38...........................................................................
INTERIOR ILLUMINATION 4.40..............................................................
INSTRUMENTS 4.41................................................................................
CIGAR LIGHTER...

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This document is intended to assist in diagnosing electrical faults, and should
be used in conjunction with the Electrical Circuit Diagrams. The document is
divided into the following sections:
1. INTRODUCTION- includes Electrical Precautions, a list of Abbreviations
and general information on how to use the document.
2. FUSE DETAILS- provides details of location, rating in Amps, wire colour
and circuit(s) protected.
3. EARTH POINTS AND HEADER JOINTS- provides details of...

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Battery Voltage
Before commencing diagnosis of electrical problems verify the condition of the
battery is acceptable by using the open circuit voltage test.
Open circuit voltage test
1.Switch off all electrical loads on the vehicle.
2.Adjust digital multimeter to read dc volts on the appropriate scale.
3.Connect test probes across battery terminals ensuring that polarity is
correct and record the voltage displayed.
A reading of 12.3V or more is acceptable; any battery which...

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ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
General
The following guidelines are intended to ensure the safety of the operator whilst
preventing damage to the electrical and electronic components fitted to the
vehicle. Where necessary, specific precautions are detailed in the relevant
sections of this document, reference to which should be made prior to
commencing repair operations.
Equipment - Prior to commencing any test procedure on the vehicle ensure that
the relevant test equipment is...

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Connectors and Harness - The engine compartment of a vehicle is a
particularly hostile environment for electrical components and connectors.
Always ensure these items are dry and oil free before disconnecting and
connecting test equipment. Never force connectors apart either by using tools
or by pulling on the wiring harness. Always ensure locking tabs are disengaged
before removal and note orientation to enable correct reconnection. Ensure
that any protective covers and...

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Disciplines
Switch off ignition prior to making any connection or disconnection in the
system as electrical surge caused by disconnecting live connections can
damage electronic components.
Ensure hands and work surfaces are clean and free of grease, swarf, etc. as
grease collects dirt which can cause tracking or high-resistance contacts.
When handling printed circuit boards, treat them as you would a brake disc -
hold by the edges only; note that some electronic components...