Has anyone experienced a starting problem in the morning or after the car has been standing for a while with a S/C car.

The car half starts and the starter motor continues trying to start the car. The net result is that you have to turn off the ingition and restart the car before it runs properly.

I spoke to my stealer and he said that they are aware of the issue as it is happening a fair amount and they are waiting for new software to come from LR to fix the problem.

Stonosam

I've had this a couple of times recently on my 2005 S/C 45K miles.

The engine idle is also a bit "rough" until the engine has warmed up a bit. Not sure if this is common characteristic. I was putting it down to the cold weather.

jammy, the software upgrade has been released (afaik) - check with a dealer.

Car went in this week for the upgrade. I'll let you know if it worked.

Best

Stonosam

stonosam wrote:

Car went in this week for the upgrade. I'll let you know if it worked.

Best

Stonosam

This TSB for MY06 S/C engines (both RRS and FFRR) has been out for a couple of months here in North America.

Quote:

No: LTB00197
Issue: 1
Date: 26 JAN 2009

CIRCULATE TO: Service Mgr Warranty Workshop Body Shop Parts

NOTE: The information in Technical Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional Technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment required to do the job properly and safely. It informs these Technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by 'do-it-yourselfers'. If you are not a Retailer, do not assume that a condition described affects your vehicle. Contact an authorized Land Rover service facility to determine whether this bulletin applies to a specific vehicle.
©2009 Jaguar Land Rover North America LLC

SECTION: 303
Poor Engine Cold-Start / Stumble - Repair Procedure

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Range Rover (LM) Supercharged only VIN: 6A194480 - 6A239036 Model Year: 2006
Range Rover Sport (LS) Supercharged only VIN: 6A900129 - 6A983117 Model Year: 2006

CONDITION SUMMARY:
Situation: The engine may be hard to start or stumble when cold. This may be caused by sensitive Engine control module (ECM) calibration.
Action: In the event of a customer concern of the above, refer to the Repair Procedure below to reconfigure the ECM, check the Transmission control module (TCM) software, and if necessary reconfigure the TCM.

PARTS:
No parts necessary; information only

TOOLS:
IDS with latest DVD Patch File; software first available on DVD115 Patch File 9
Midtronics PSC-550 Vehicle Power Supply

 

Post the update my starting issue now seems to have been resolved.

My only problem at the moment is that my seat moving issue which was supposed to have be rectified with the fitting of new seat railings as per the LTB has not been resolved. New railing still moving

This is really really anoying in that it took them almost 3 months (hard to believe but true) to get the new railings and still no joy. Really unimpressed at the moment and not sure where to from here.

stonosam

Thanks for the update, glad your engine issue has been fixed

Sorry to hear about the seats though... bummer

I think mine has the same engine issue. My car has been LPG converted, so I'll contact the conversion company to see If they know about service bulletin LTB00197 (thanks umbertob).

Cheers