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US Recall on 1080, 2023 Range Rover P400’s built between Aug 22 & Nov 22

2023-2023 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER

Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES
Body Style : SUV Power Train : GAS
Descriptive Information : Jaguar Land Rover is conducting a voluntary safety recall campaign involving certain 2023 Model Year Land Rover Range Rover vehicles built at the Solilhull Vehicle Assembly Plant from August 24, 2022 – November 30, 2022. Approximately 1080 vehicles in the United States and Federalized Territories. The basis of the recall population was derived the potentially affected engine serial numbers that were determined based on delivery dates of affected parts into Jaguar Land Rover’s Engine Manufacturing Centre. Affected Engine serial numbers were then traced to specific VIN’s.

Production Dates: AUG 24, 2022 – NOV 30, 2022
VIN Range 1: Begin : SALKPBFU8PA021265 End : SALKP9F47PA039409
Description of the Defect: A concern has been identified on Certain 2023 Model Year 3.0L AJ20-P6 Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar, Discovery and Defender vehicles where in a small number of engines the cam carrier oil gallery hasn’t been fully drilled. As a result, the oil channel could be blocked, leading to accumulation of oil against the pressure control valve rubber membrane, and subsequently an external oil leak or increased oil carryover into the air intake system.

Description of the Safety Risk: In the event of a blockage, oil can accumulate against the engine pressure control valve rubber membrane, and subsequently an external oil leak or increased oil carryover into the air intake system can occur. An external oil leak may lead to an engine bay fire.

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2023/RCLRPT-23V044-5066.PDF

Also affects: 2520 2023 Range Rover Sport’s, 631 2023 Range Rover Velar’s, 107 2023 Discovery Sport’s, 2306 2023 Defender’s and 229 2023 Jaguar F-Pace’s

Michael2023-03-08T10:26:45-05:00February 8, 2023|

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Pivi Pro Release Notes Archive

Our dedicated section for Pivi Pro release notes, which includes all the updates and improvements made to the infotainment system. Regularly checking these release notes, users can stay up-to-date with the latest features and functionalities of the Pivi Pro system.

The Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Pivi Pro system is equipped with advanced features that allow users to stay connected and updated while on the road. The latest Pivi Pro release notes provide detailed information about the changes and improvements made to the system. The notes include details on new features, bug fixes, performance enhancements, and more.

I’m going to do my best to keep a running list of the versions and their official changes.

You can find them linked below and via the Infotainment Release Notes at the top of the site.

Pivi Pro Release Notes
https://www.ovalnews.com/category/pivi-pro-release-notes

InControl Touch Pro Release Notes(for old times sake, ICTP gang gang):
https://www.ovalnews.com/category/incontrol

Land Rover has officially started posting release notes too. You can find them here:
https://www.landrover.com/ownership/software-update

If I’m missing any and you have the details, please send them over.

Here are some of the JLR requirements for a successful update, as of 9/2024:

TCU must be activated
The vehicle must have a good network connection.
BEV and PHEV vehicles must not be charging the main battery (not 12v).
BEV and PHEV vehicles, main battery should be more than 25% charged.
The vehicle must be locked.
The windows must be fully raised and calibrated.
The 12v battery must have sufficient Ah to complete the campaign.
There must be no scheduled (timed) climate event.
Remote start must not be active.
The hazard warning lamps must not be on.
The alarm must not be triggered (active).
The brakes must not be too hot.
External temperature should not be below – 10C.

Michael2024-09-30T14:05:51-04:00February 8, 2023|

The original Autobiography…

One imagines they’re worried sick over at the Brand X Limousine Division.

CREDITS : Wicker work by Charlie & Nellie Bernhardi ; White side walls by Pirelli ; Lacquer job by Wade Looper (on overtime) ; Bumper chroming and Technical Direction by Ken Sykes; Gold fine-striping by Bob Funke; Coach lamps by Cost-Plus Imports; Carpeting color by Ace Dye Works; Mink lap robe by Neiman-Marcus; Flower vases by Michelob; The Two Pink Carnations by Podesta Baldocchi; Silver flask in glove compartment by Abercrombie & Fitch ; Pink valve caps by American Petrofina; Basic black Model 88 Station Wagon by Land-Rover ; The Thinker by Rodin.

Michael2023-03-08T10:26:45-05:00February 7, 2023|

2024 Range Rover Velar’s lack of buttons is elegant but is everything “within two taps” better?

It’s a bold change and some ways it definitely looks better but is less always the move?

How does the driver quickly turn off/mute the stereo by default?

And those dash materials still look rough. I mean that both figuratively and literally. The steering wheel center also still has that terrible cheap plastic sheen – $70,000 and a “Range Rover”.

I drove a 2020 for a month and could not find a redeeming quality other than looking cool from certain exterior angles.