Land Rover Discovery: Steering Column Diagnosis and
Testing
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Inspection and verification
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
For a detailed description of the Steering System and operation, refer to the
relevant Description and Operation section of the workshop manual
Pinpoint tests
NOTE:
The steering wheel heater will not operate if the engine is not
running.
NOTES:
An infra-red thermometer is used during this test.
The steering wheel temperature should have in
REMOVAL
NOTES:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
The steering wheel is shown removed for clarity.
Left hand drive illustration(s) shown, Right hand drive is similar
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WADE SENSING CONTROLS
Wade sensing should not be used
during off-road driving as rapid
increases in water depth cannot
be detected in time to deliver a
warning message to the driver.
When entering water from a steep
gradient, the water level may rise
rapidly.
The Wade sensing system cannot
Right striker
Right hood latch
Hood safety latch
Hood safety latch guide
Left striker
Left hood latch
Hood switch
Hood release lever
The hood is secured in the closed position by two latches located on each
side of the hood latch panel. The hood release lever is located below the
instrum