Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Land Rover
01 Range Rover Classic - 199502 01 - INTRODUCTION03 04 - GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA04 05 - ENGINE TUNING DATA05 06 07 - GENERAL FITTING REMINDERS07 09 - LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES08 10 - MAINTENANCE09 12 - ENGINE - Tdi10 11 12 13 12 - ENGINE - V8i14 17 - EMISSION CONTROL15 19 - FUEL SYSTEM - Tdi16 19 - FUEL SYSTEM - MFI17 19 - FUEL SYSTEM - CRUISE CONTROL - V8i18 26 - COOLING SYSTEM - Tdi19 26 - COOLING SYSTEM - V8i20 30 - MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEM21 33 - CLUTCH22 37 - MANUAL GEARBOX - R38023 41 - TRANSFER GEARBOX - BORG WARNER24 25 44 - AUTOMATIC GEARBOX - ZF26 27 28 47 - PROPELLER SHAFTS29 51 - REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE30 31 54 - FRONT AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE32 33 34 57 - STEERING35 36 37 60 - FRONT SUSPENSION38 64 - REAR SUSPENSION39 68 - AIR SUSPENSION40 70 - BRAKES - NON ABS41 70 - BRAKES - ABS42 70 - BRAKES - ELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 74 - WHEELS AND TYRES59 75 - SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM60 76 - CHASSIS AND BODY61 62 63 64 80 - HEATING AND VENTILATION65 82 - AIR CONDITIONING66 84 - WIPERS AND WASHERS67 86 - ELECTRICAL
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67 · Electrical

LUCAS CONSTANT ENERGY IGNITION SYSTEM - V8i

Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover Classic
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FAULT DIAGNOSIS › LUCAS CONSTANT ENERGY IGNITION SYSTEM - V8i
86 - ELECTRICALLUCAS CONSTANT ENERGY IGNITION SYSTEM - V8i
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ELECTRICAL

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FAULT DIAGNOSIS

LUCAS CONSTANT ENERGY IGNITION SYSTEM -
V8i

Preliminary Checks

Inspect battery cables and connections to ensure they
are clean and tight. Check electrical condition of
battery.

Inspect all L.T. connections, ensure they are clean
and tight. Check H.T. leads are correctly positioned
and not shorting to ground against any engine
components. Wiring harness and individual cables
should be firmly fastened to prevent chaffing.

Pick-up air gap

Check air gap between pick-up limb and reluctor teeth
is 0.20 - 0.35 mm, using a non-ferrous gauge.

NOTE: Air gap is set initially at factory and
will only require adjusting if tampered with
or when pick-up module is replaced.

TEST 1:

H.T. Sparking

Remove coil/distributor H.T. lead from distributor
cover and hold approximately 6mm from engine block,
using suitable insulated pliers. Switch ignition ’On’ and
operate starter.
Regular sparking indicates fault in H.T. distribution,
plugs, timing or fuelling, proceed to Test 6. If no spark
or weak spark occurs proceed to Test 2.

TEST 2:

L.T. Voltage

Switch ignition ’On’ - engine stationary.

(a)

Connect voltmeter to points in circuit indicated
by V1 to V4 and make a note of voltage
readings.

(b)

Compare voltages obtained with specified
values listed below:

Expected readings

V1

More than 12 volts.

V2

1 volt maximum below volts at V1.

V3

1 volt maximum below volts at V1.

V4

0 volt - 0.1 volt.

(c)

If all readings are correct proceed to Test 3.

(d)

Check incorrect reading(s) with chart to identify
area of possible faults, i.e. faults listed under
heading SUSPECT and rectify.

(e)

If coil and amplifier is suspected, disconnect L.T.
lead at coil, repeat V3. If voltage is still incorrect,
fit new coil. If voltage is now correct, check L.T.
lead, if satisfactory fit new amplifier.

(f)

If engine will not start proceed to Test 3.

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