Land Rover Discovery: Handles, Locks, Latches and
Entry Systems
/ Diagnosis and Test
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PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
For a detailed description of the Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, refer to
the relevant Description and Operation section in the workshop manual.
REFER to: Handles, Locks, L
NOTE:
If the door is a rear door, ensure that the child locks are not engaged
and the fault is still present before continuing.
NOTE:
Ensure that the door latch claw remains in the fully
REMOVAL
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (
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Exhaust VCT solenoid
Exhaust VCT actuator
The timing of the exhaust camshaft can be adjusted independently by an oil
pressure controlled torsional assist VCT system. The VCT solenoid which is
controlled electrically determines the position of the VCT actuator which has
a direct interface with
The RDU is driven by the driveshaft which is connected to the PTU. As the
PTU synchroniser is engaged, the driveshaft begins to rotate the stationary
components within the RDU. Pressure is then applied to the clutch plates
and torque is the transferred to the halfshafts.
The drive flange is connect