Land Rover Defender – Instrument Cluster Fault

Is your Land Rover Defender losing gauges intermittently, displaying a dim LCD, or failing to start at all? These are all common symptoms indicating that your instrument cluster has developed an internal fault. However, our specialists are experts in restoring full cluster functionality.  

Land Rover Defender Instrument Cluster Rebuild

This instrument cluster is fitted to L316 Land Rover Defender models (2007-2016) and is also used in the 2018 Defender Works V8 special edition. Unfortunately, this unreliable cluster is not exclusively fitted to the Defender, and symptoms such as the fuel gauge not working also affect other Land Rover models. This includes the third-generation Discovery (2004-2009), the second-generation Freelander 2 (2006-2012), and the first-generation Range Rover Sport (2005-2009). Luckily, we offer a solution to permanently resolve these issues. Complete this test form and have your Land Rover Defender instrument cluster professionally remanufactured.

Symptoms Of Land Rover Defender Instrument Cluster Failure
When internal faults develop within the instrument cluster, the unit may begin to operate intermittently or lose functionality altogether. As your Land Rover Defender cluster begins to malfunction, it can result in symptoms such as the fuel, speedometer, or temperature gauge not working, or multiple gauges failing simultaneously. As these issues occur, the vehicle may also store fault code U0155-87, which is commonly seen on the Land Rover Discovery 3 fitted with the same instrument cluster. Other common Defender cluster issues include the LCD screen flickering or going blank, as well as a complete non-start condition.

Why Do Land Rover Defender Instrument Clusters Fail?
The instrument cluster is continuously exposed to heat cycling and vibration during normal vehicle operation due to its position in the dashboard. As a result, this exposes weaknesses in the unit’s internal circuitry, causing faults to develop within the instrument cluster, progressing from intermittent into permanent failure.

While we always advise diagnosing the instrument cluster before condemning it, fault symptoms like gauge failure on your Land Rover Defender are a typical indication that the cluster is malfunctioning and needs to be sent off for professional testing.

Land Rover Defender Instrument Cluster: Is A Replacement Necessary?
When experiencing issues with your instrument cluster, you may be advised to replace it. While this may temporarily resolve your problems, a brand-new unit is costly and contains the same internal weaknesses, meaning you might end up with the same failure down the line. We can offer you a better alternative to guarantee long-term reliability. 

Our Solution 
Rather than replacing the instrument cluster, we remanufacture your unit to permanently resolve any internal faults. Our workshop team use hardware-in-the-loop testing rigs to simulate realistic operating conditions to isolate and pinpoint every fault. We remanufacture your unit in 2-3 working days using higher-than-OEM-standard components. This ensures that we permanently eliminate the root cause of failure within your Land Rover Defender’s instrument cluster. Fill out this test form and solve your Land Rover Defender’s gauge issues by having your cluster remanufactured.

Common Failure Symptoms: 

• Speedometer gauge not functioning
• Fuel gauge not functioning
• Temperature gauge not functioning
• Non start
• LCD screen issues/not working 
  
  

Test and rebuild:
We test every cluster using our hardware-in-the-loop rigs to simulate real driving conditions. If a fault is found, we will rebuild your unit using higher-than-OEM-standard components, restoring full functionality. 

Programming:
You won’t need to reprogramme it to the vehicle, all coding information is retained, saving you further time and expense. 

Quality:
We pride ourselves on the exceptional quality we provide. Our 0.49% defect rate is why we are chosen as an automotive remanufacturing solutions company worldwide. 

Warranty:

Lifetime unlimited mileage*

How do I get my unit rebuilt?

To pay for the rebuild click the Shop Now link above, select your part number and click: Get yours rebuilt.

Print the payment/booking confirmation email.

Package the cluster inside a sturdy box with plenty of packaging material (make sure you include your confirmation email in the box).

Send us your package by tracked courier (the shipping instructions are on the confirmation email).

Once received we will test, rebuild and return your unit with an unlimited mileage lifetime warranty. If your unit turns out not to be faulty then we will refund your payment less a small testing fee and return shipping.

What if I don’t want to pay up front?

This is not a problem, if you prefer this option then follow the following steps:

Fill in and submit this test form.

Print the booking confirmation email.

Package the instrument cluster inside a sturdy box with plenty of packaging material (make sure you include your confirmation email in the box).

Send us your package by tracked courier (the shipping instructions are on the confirmation email).

Once received, we will test your cluster and call you to advise on the outcome of testing, if your unit is faulty and you choose to go ahead with the rebuild then we will take payment over the phone using a debit/credit card.

We will then rebuild your unit and return it to you with an unlimited mileage warranty.
If you require further information regarding this instrument cluster rebuild, then please contact us.