Land Rover Testbook Rover Manual

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THE RETURN DESTINATION MENU
This is the screen provided if you use the’return’
button on the Technical Information control panel. It
provides a menu to move you quickly around
TestBook functions. The buttons on this screen are
as follows.
Welcome
This takes you back to the original Welcome screen
with its choice of Technical Information, Diagnostic
System, Toolbox and Expert Toolbox.
Model Selection
Takes you to a menu of models so that you can
select Technical Information about the model...

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INTEGRITY TESTS
If a problem is suspected with TestBook equipment
the Integrity Tests allow you to make sure your
equipment is working properly. Always run these
tests before calling the help line. They will allow
TestBook to determine if something is wrong with
the equipment. The Integrity Tests can only be
selected from the Welcome screen. If you are having
trouble getting back to the Welcome screen, you can
turn TestBook OFF, then back ON.
At the Welcome Screen, Integrity Test will appear...

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How to Interpret the Results of the TestBook
Integrity Test
A series of diagnostics will be run to test the integrity
of TestBook hardware. A result will appear after
each test is finished. The tests are described as
follows:
Testing CD DriveThis test attempts to read from the compact disc that is currently in
the drive. If the CD can be read, the message PASSED will appear.
If Fail or No CD Found appears, this may be caused by one of the
following conditions.
There is no CD in the drive...

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ROVING PROBE TEST
The Roving Probe Test will help uncover problems
with TestBook hardware. Run this test whenever you
suspect a problem with the Roving Probes.
Before running this test, make sure the Roving
Probes are plugged into the back of TestBook. Hold
both of the individual probes in your hands,
disconnected from any power source.
To run the test, move the scroll box at the RDS
Integrity Tests screen until Roving Probe is selected.
Then touch Continue. The Roving Probe Test
screen will...

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LAN CONNECTION TEST
The LAN (Local Area Network) Connection Test is
not available yet. It will be added in a future revision
of the RDS software.
FILE SYSTEM
The File System Test checks for the presence of the
important RDS system files, and checks that they
are the correct size and date.
Errors here may sometimes be corrected by
re-installing the RDS software from the RDS CD, but
the errors may indicate a more significant underlying
problem. Contact Help Desk if re-installing the RDS...

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SERVICING TESTBOOK
Display Panel
1.Disconnect cable from base unit.
2.Rotate display until you can remove it from the hooks. 

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TestBook Shelf
1.Remove screws from shelf.
2.Remove panel from the trolley.
NOTE: The shelf covers the power
supplies 

DIAGNOSTICS
CONTENTS
Page
HOW TO GET STARTED 1.........................................................................................
DIAGNOSTIC CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS 2..........................................................
MODEL YEAR VIN CHANGE POINTS - LANDROVER 5...........................................
MODEL YEAR VIN CHANGE POINTS - LANDROVER 6...........................................
CABLING GUIDE...

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HOW TO GET STARTED
Turn on TestBook, and wait for the Welcome screen
to appear after TestBook has automatically run
through a number of set up and self-test screens.
Select Disc for vehicle.
Locate the current compact disc for the vehicle you
are working on and insert into TestBook.
Select Diagnostic Systemfrom the Welcome
screen.
Select Vehicle and model yearand touch
Continue
Enter VIN:key in the full Vehicle Identification
Number and touchCONTINUE. Check that all the
information on...