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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLAND ROVER2013RANGE ROVER (LG) V8-5.0L SCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSRELAYS AND MODULES - COMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSENGINE CONTROL MODULETECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSCUSTOMER INTERESTA/T - HARSH 1-2 TRANSMISSION SHIFT
2013 Land Rover Range Rover (LG) V8-5.0L SC
A/T - Harsh 1-2 Transmission Shift
2013 Land Rover Range Rover (LG) V8-5.0L SCSECTION A/T - Harsh 1-2 Transmission Shift
LTB00518NAS1
07 FEB 2013
SECTION: 303-14D
Harsh 1-2 Transmission Shift
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Model Year: 2013
Range Rover (LG) - 5.0L
Supercharged only
VIN: DA100499-DA108915
MARKETS:
NAS
CONDITION SUMMARY:
Situation:
A harsh 1-2 transmission upshift / driveline shunt may be experienced when accelerating with a low accelerator pedal input and then lifting off the accelerator pedal at low speed during the first to second gear
change point.
Cause:
This may be caused by the Engine Control Module (ECM) software.
Action:
In the event of a customer concern of the above, refer to the Repair Procedure outlined below.
PARTS:
No Parts Required
TOOLS:
IDS with latest IDS-DVD and Calibration File; first available on
DVD132.05 v.125
Jaguar Land Rover-approved Midtronics Vehicle Power Supply

WARRANTY:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. CAUTION: Ensure all ignition 'ON' / ignition 'OFF' requests are carried out; failure to perform these steps may cause damage to control modules in the vehicle.
CAUTION:
A Jaguar Land Rover-approved Midtronics Vehicle Power Supply must be connected to the vehicle battery during IDS / SDD diagnosis / module programming.
NOTE:
IDS must be loaded with DVD132.05 v.125 or later.
Connect the Jaguar Land Rover-approved Midtronics Vehicle Power Supply to the vehicle battery.
2. Turn ignition 'ON' (engine not running).
3. Connect the IDS to the vehicle and begin a new Symptom Driven Diagnostics (SDD) session.
4. Follow the on-screen prompts, allowing SDD to read the VIN and identify the vehicle.
5. Where no internet connection for the IDS is available:
1. From the Session Type selection screen, choose 'Diagnosis'.
2. Select the 'Selected Symptoms' tab, and then select the following:
Powertrain > Automatic transmission and transaxle > Automatic transmission and transaxle symptoms > Harsh gear change
3. Select 'continue'.
4. Select the 'Recommendations' tab.
5. From the Recommendations tab, select 'Run' to perform the 'Configure existing module - Powertrain control module' option.
6. Follow all on-screen instructions to complete this task.
7. Exit the current session.
8. Disconnect the IDS and the vehicle power supply from the vehicle.

Disclaimer
07 FEB 2013
SECTION: 303-14D
Harsh 1-2 Transmission Shift
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Model Year: 2013
Range Rover (LG) - 5.0L
Supercharged only
VIN: DA100499-DA108915
MARKETS:
NAS
CONDITION SUMMARY:
Situation:
A harsh 1-2 transmission upshift / driveline shunt may be experienced when accelerating with a low accelerator pedal input and then lifting off the accelerator pedal at low speed during the first to second gear
change point.
Cause:
This may be caused by the Engine Control Module (ECM) software.
Action:
In the event of a customer concern of the above, refer to the Repair Procedure outlined below.
PARTS:
No Parts Required
TOOLS:
IDS with latest IDS-DVD and Calibration File; first available on
DVD132.05 v.125
Jaguar Land Rover-approved Midtronics Vehicle Power Supply
WARRANTY:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. CAUTION: Ensure all ignition 'ON' / ignition 'OFF' requests are carried out; failure to perform these steps may cause damage to control modules in the vehicle.
CAUTION:
A Jaguar Land Rover-approved Midtronics Vehicle Power Supply must be connected to the vehicle battery during IDS / SDD diagnosis / module programming.
NOTE:
IDS must be loaded with DVD132.05 v.125 or later.
Connect the Jaguar Land Rover-approved Midtronics Vehicle Power Supply to the vehicle battery.
2. Turn ignition 'ON' (engine not running).
3. Connect the IDS to the vehicle and begin a new Symptom Driven Diagnostics (SDD) session.
4. Follow the on-screen prompts, allowing SDD to read the VIN and identify the vehicle.
5. Where no internet connection for the IDS is available:
1. From the Session Type selection screen, choose 'Diagnosis'.
2. Select the 'Selected Symptoms' tab, and then select the following:
Powertrain > Automatic transmission and transaxle > Automatic transmission and transaxle symptoms > Harsh gear change
3. Select 'continue'.
4. Select the 'Recommendations' tab.
5. From the Recommendations tab, select 'Run' to perform the 'Configure existing module - Powertrain control module' option.
6. Follow all on-screen instructions to complete this task.
7. Exit the current session.
8. Disconnect the IDS and the vehicle power supply from the vehicle.
Disclaimer
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.