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NHTSA ID Number: 10101102

Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM71138

TSB/Document Date: 2017-05-30


Summary

"ISSUE: WINDOW REGULATORS BEING REPLACED, WHEN TESTED BY THE SUPPLIER THEY ARE FOUND TO BE FULLY FUNCTIONAL AND WITHOUT FAULT. CAUSE: INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS ACTIONS: CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING IN THE FIRST INSTANCE WHEN INVESTIGATING WINDOW REGULATOR CONCERNS AND ITS OPERATION PRIOR TO REPLACING THE REGULATOR OR MOTOR: CUSTOMER MAY REPORT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:- A. WINDOW INOPERATIVE I.E. WILL NOT GO UP/DOWN, GOES UP/DOWN IN STAGES OR WILL NOT OPERATE AT ALL. B. WINDOW BOUNCE BACK OR NOT FULLY CLOSING. C. RATTLE OR NOISE DURING WINDOW OPERATION."


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Reference SSM71138
LR4 / L319
Models
LR3 / L319
Title Discovery 3/4 LR3/4 Window Regulator Issue Checks
Category Body
Last modified 15-Jan-2014 00:00:00
Symptom 102000 Window/Glass
Issue:
Window Regulators being
replaced, when tested by the supplier
they are found to be fully functional and
without fault.
Cause:
Incorrect diagnosis

Content

Actions:
Consider the following in the first
instance when investigating Window
Regulator concerns and its operation
prior to replacing the regulator or
motor:
Customer may report one of the
following issues:A. Window Inoperative i.e. will not go
up/down, goes up/down in stages or
will not operate at all.
B. Window bounce back or not fully
closing.
C. Rattle or Noise during window
operation.
Dealer Checks
Please follow the checks below prior to
in depth diagnosis or replacement of
parts in order to confirm if there is a
component issue.
Issue A - Window Inoperative, i.e. will
not go up/down, goes up/down in
stages or will not operate at all.
Action A:
1. Disconnect harness from window
regulator motor and check the integrity
of the pins. If they look sound and
secure then reconnect harness to
window regulator motor.
2. Re-check for correct operation.
3. If incorrect window operation found,
then run the Window Learn routine (see
below) and re-test operation.
Learn Routine:1. With the ignition on:
2. Fully close the door glass and
release the switch.
3. Re-apply the switch to close the door
glass and hold for approximately 2
seconds.
4. Fully open the door glass and

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release the switch.
5. Re-apply the switch to open the door
glass and hold for approximately 2
seconds.
6. Repeat for all remaining windows.
Issue B - Window bounce back or not
fully closing.
Action B:
1. Disconnect window regulator from
the Door Control Module and reconnect.
2. Run the window re-initialisation
procedure and retest operation.
Issue 3 C – Window rattle / noise.
Action C:
1. Check the glass, frame and
mechanism for potential concerns.
2. Check the regulator fixing bolts are
fully secure.

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MFR Communication Date: 2014-01-15

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Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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