Gear Box Not in Park Warning!

[GBRover]

Still optimistic that the software fix sometime in June will eliminate the problem. So strange, only occurs about 25% of the time. I can go almost a whole day without it happening.

Arque..... did you invoke the lemon law with this issue? Status.

 

[Arque]

Land Rover North America communicated just a couple of hours ago...

... "Although this issue is currently under investigation with a software fix slated to be released at the end of June, we believe this does not substantially impair the use and value of your vehicle nor do we believe this issue creates a "serious safety hazard" as defined by the Texas Lemon Law."...

"Serious Safety Hazard" is a legal term that has a very specific legal definition. "IF" it's still under investigation, how can they be sure it "DOESN'T" present said hazard? It could be argued that "safety" is a matter of perception. Walking across a cable strung between 2 tall buildings is "safe" for the Wallenda Family.

We DID initiate the Lemon Law, as well as communicated with the Finance Co., who has also taken the matter up directly with the Dealership. There is an initial offer of "inconvenience" reimbursement also included by LRNA.

The more voices that speak on this issue, the closer to resolution we can get.

Regardless of outcome on this, its NOT the hassle expected when purchasing an $80,000 vehicle. This is RR #10 that has been purchased within the family in the last 16 years. VERY disappointed with this one.

 

[Arque]

Thanks catman... keep us informed on things from your end.

 

[catman]

Not sure if they are sharing the same "new" software as the new Discovery or not but it is the same issue over in the UK right now.

https://disco5.co.uk/forum/thread498.html

 

[Arque]

OUTSTANDING FIND!

 

[GBRover]

Arque and others.... not fun going through all of this. As you say, $80,000 for a car and you would hope that this does not have to happen, or could be fixed easily and proactively! I have owned LR products for some years now and for the moment want to remain optimistic that a fix is on the way! After all..... I think we all do genuinely love the vehicles.

Good luck all.

 

[Arque]

Update...
Fix slated for the end of June. Texas Lemon Law requirements will have been met in every aspect by mid month, as they refuse to offer a loaner.among all the other requirements.

GM of dealership had the gall to raise his voice to the Coordinator for the State. Probably doesn't help LRNA's case with the state I live in.

Really been a hassle going thru this. May have to switch to Porsche moving forward.

 

[catman]

Per the UK D5 forum:

A technical bulletin has been released for this today: LTB01077

Cause: Body Control Module (BCM) software issue causing a false message to be displayed on the IC​

 

[Sid_LR]

I had the same error message, gear box not in park, as my wife couldn't put the rotary knob in park before shutting down the engine. After that the knob wouldn't turn and couldn't start the car (the D indicator in gear selector was flashing).

I took the center consol apart and removed the gear selector assembly (fairly straightforward). Removing a plastic cover on the assembly reveals connectors for shifter interlock solenoid and actuator for the knob to go up and down, remove the connectors. Using a power supply (I dialed in 10V) or 9v battery, power the connectors individually to verify if these are working. Also, you may need to power the actuator to move all the way up, if it's stuck in the down position, that way you could open the assembly enough for further steps. In my case, both the actuator and solenoid were working. The problem must have been in the shifter circuit that it wasn't sending signal to the solenoid (I verified that brake switch was working).

Next step would be to remove the longer hex bolts on the assembly to open it up. You will see a sliding plastic mechanism with a pole, which is the interlock. In my case, I bypssed the interlock by pulling it all the way back and putting a zip tie around it. In my view, given the shifter is rotary, there is less chance of it getting turned accidentally, so this temporary fix might be okay for a while.