Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Land Rover
01 Discovery Series II - Workshop Manual - 1999MY ON - 6th Edition - NAS02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 INTRODUCTION32 33 GENERAL INFORMATION34 35 GENERAL DATA36 IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS37 38 TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS39 40 LIFTING AND TOWING41 CAPACITIES, FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS42 43 44 MAINTENANCE45 46 ENGINE - V847 48 EMISSION CONTROL - V849 50 ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - V851 FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - V852 53 COOLING SYSTEM - V854 55 MANIFOLDS AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS - V856 57 58 59 CLUTCH - V860 61 MANUAL GEARBOX - R38062 63 TRANSFER BOX - LT230SE64 65 66 AUTOMATIC GEARBOX - ZF4HP22 - 2467 PROPELLER SHAFTS68 69 REAR AXLE70 71 72 73 74 75 FRONT AXLE76 77 78 79 STEERING80 FRONT SUSPENSION81 82 83 REAR SUSPENSION84 85 86 87 BRAKES88 RESTRAINT SYSTEMS89 90 DOORS91 EXTERIOR FITTINGS92 93 INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS94 SCREENS95 96 97 SEATS98 99 SUNROOF100 CHASSIS AND BODY DIMENSIONS101 102 103 104 PANEL REPAIRS105 106 107 108 BODY SEALING MATERIALS109 110 111 112 113 CORROSION PREVENTION AND SEALING114 PAINTING115 HEATING AND VENTILATION116 117 AIR CONDITIONING118 119 WIPERS AND WASHERS120 CHARGING AND STARTING121 122 LIGHTING123 BODY CONTROL UNIT124 125 126 ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN127 128 WINDOWS129 IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT130 HARNESSES131 DRIVING AIDS132 NAVIGATION SYSTEM133 INSTRUMENTS
Land Rover Discovery II33 · GENERAL INFORMATION
33 · General

Electrical Precautions

Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery II
Section
Electrical Precautions
GENERAL INFORMATIONElectrical Precautions
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GENERAL INFORMATION

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Electrical Precautions

General
The following guidelines are intended to ensure the 
safety of the operator while preventing damage to the 
electrical and electronic components fitted to the 
vehicle. Where necessary, specific precautions are 
detailed in the individual procedures of this manual.

Equipment
Prior to commencing any test procedure on the 
vehicle ensure that the relevant test equipment is 
working correctly and any harness or connectors are 
in good condition. It is particularly important to check 
the condition of the lead and plugs of mains operated 
equipment.

Polarity
Never reverse connect the vehicle battery and 
always ensure the correct polarity when connecting 
test equipment.

High voltage circuits
Whenever disconnecting live ht circuits always use 
insulated pliers and never allow the open end of the 
ht lead to contact other components, particularly  
ECU's. Exercise caution when measuring the voltage 
on the coil terminals while the engine is running, high 
voltage spikes can occur on these terminals.

Connectors and harnesses 
The engine compartment of a vehicle is a particularly 
hostile environment for electrical components and 
connectors:

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Always ensure electrically related items are dry 
and oil free before disconnecting and 
connecting test equipment.

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Ensure disconnected multiplugs and sensors 
are protected from being contaminated with oil, 
coolant or other solutions. Contamination could 
impair performance or result in catastrophic 
failure.

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Never force connectors apart using tools to 
prise apart or by pulling on the wiring harness.

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Always ensure locking tabs are disengaged 
before disconnection, and match orientation to 
enable correct reconnection.

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Ensure that any protection (covers, insulation 
etc.) is replaced if disturbed.

Having confirmed a component to be faulty:

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Switch off the ignition and disconnect the 
battery. 

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Remove the component and support the 
disconnected harness.

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When replacing the component keep oily hands 
away from electrical connection areas and push 
connectors home until any locking tabs fully 
engage.

Battery disconnection
Before disconnecting the battery, disable the alarm 
system and switch off all electrical equipment. If the 
radio is to be serviced, ensure the security code has 
been deactivated.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical 
components, always disconnect the battery 
when working on the vehicle's electrical system. 
The ground lead must be disconnected first and 
reconnected last.

CAUTION: Always ensure that battery leads are 
routed correctly and are not close to any 
potential chafing points.

Battery charging
Only recharge the battery with it removed from the 
vehicle. Always ensure any battery charging area is 
well ventilated and that every precaution is taken to 
avoid naked flames and sparks.

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