Instrument cluster crack

[The Doctor]

I recently purchased a 2010 D4 and about 2 weeks after ownership, I noticed a crack in the instrument cluster that starts below the bottom RHS of the TfT panel and finishes about 5mm short of the speedometer.

Clearly this is not wear and tear - has anyone had this occur to them and were they able to make a warranty claim. The car is under standard warranty until November. I'll post a photo shortly.

Any feedback would be appreciated!

[SBD4]

I would claim it on warranty.

[The Doctor]

I'll give it a shot. A cluster cover shouldn't just crack...unless I roll it...

[Rok_Dr]

A long while ago I had a similar problem with a Nissan. Claimed under warranty with no issues.

[Tote]

I have one on my cluster that is about 50mm long from the bottom. I have learnt to live with it as I'm way out of warranty. I don't imagine that the cluster cover is available as a spare part and the price of replacement clusters is a bit expensive.

Regards,
Tote

[Tote]

I take it back, It seems that the panel is available at a reasonable price DISCO3.CO.UK - View topic - SWMBO and tin of beans onto instrument cluster !! (http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic87809.html?highlight=instrument+cluster+crack )

Part number LR038299 when entered in google is sold by a few aftermarket places in the uk for 15 - 20 pounds

Regards,
Tote

[LD150]

I recently purchased a 2010 D4 and about 2 weeks after ownership, I noticed a crack in the instrument cluster that starts below the bottom RHS of the TfT panel and finishes about 5mm short of the speedometer.

Clearly this is not wear and tear - has anyone had this occur to them and were they able to make a warranty claim. The car is under standard warranty until November. I'll post a photo shortly.

Any feedback would be appreciated!

There is a bulletin from Land Rover on this, if the car is under warranty it should be covered.

[The Doctor]

Thanks for your thoughts guys. Went to ULR this morning and at first the service rep went down the line of "did you sit something there, or did something fall down there?" And when I explained to him how could I possibly know? He settled down a bit and they have one on order from the UK. Apparently they have to replace the whole unit, not just the clear plastic cover. So much waste, but that's modern cars. 57239

[Tote]

Fitted my new cluster lens tonight, about an hour of mucking about and pulling the dash apart. Cost was $45 from my friendly Land Rover spare parts dept.


Regards,
Tote

[Ivan]

Tote

Do you have any pictures/more detailed information about the fitting of the lense? I need to replace mine sometime.

TIA

Ivan

[Tote]

I thought about taking pictures but in the end didnt get organised enough....
1. Disconect the battery. Remove the two padded sections either side of the steering wheel, these are held on with spring clips that disappear inside the dash never to be seen again so beware.

2. Remove the large panel below the steering wheel held by two clips at the top and plastic right angle retainers at the bottom - pull the top towards you.

3. Remove the two screws that hold the black plastic shroud that moves with the tilt of the steering wheel.

4 Lower the wheel to its lowest setting and pull it toward you to give some space to work.

5. The plastic shroud locks into the bottom of the cluster, this should pull back slightly and retract down to give access to the two T20 screws that hold the cluster in. You will need a short allen key type torx driver and some patience to get in there or a long flexible drive.

6. Remove the cluster screws and pull the cluster outwards, I removed the light switch panel to get my hand behind to pull it out. The cable on the cluster is long enough to remove the cluster and work on it.

7. Replace the lens, this is a simple matter of releasing the clips. I used a thin screwdriver to release the clips from the back, there is a slot in the clip for such a purpose.

8 Reverse to reassemble

Regards,
Tote

[Ivan]

Thank you very much for that :TakeABow::TakeABow:

Ivan

[Drizzle]

Replaced our D3 instrument cluster lens today due to cracking. This 'how to' video gave some good points:





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0twlR5nXoRU

[Oztourer]

My D3 lens is cracked. Has been since I brought it a few years ago. I thought it was a reare thing and the previous owner must have been a victims of road rage or something however it seems not to be an isolated occurrence!! There must be some design flaw them. I was considering replacing the cluster but for the cost and hassle of reprogramming etc I felt I could live with it cracked. Didn't realise you can just buy the lens. Where did you get yours from? Is it an LR part?

[Drizzle]

Part number is LR038299. I bought from Britcar along with a few other items which makes the freight costs reasonable.