Gear Shift Module failure

[Yarrara]

Hi All,

My Disco 4 recently had issues with the rotary gear selector occaisionally getting stuck in drive/reverse/park. After turning the car on and off a few times, it usually resolved itself, until now.

I (foolishly?) ordered a Gear Shift Module testing device from LR Parts in the UK, which comes with two replacement GSM Lifting Gear Levers, as I read that the thread commonly fails and this 'simple' fix saves replacing the whole module. Well, it worked for a week and then it failed again. I do not think that I am up to the task of fixing the solenoid which could be one of the issues. Therefore, I am trying to see what other options there are other than taking it to the LR Service centre.

Is it possible to order a new GSM and swap it out? Or does it need to be callibrated to the new car etc? Any other suggestions?

Thanks

Chris

[John_D4]

My personal thought is, if you’re planning on keeping the car for a long time I’d replace the module. Mine is a [emoji[emoji638][emoji639][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji6[emoji640][emoji637]]][emoji[emoji638][emoji639][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji640]][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji640]]]][emoji[emoji638][emoji639][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji640]][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji640]]][emoji[emoji638][emoji639][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji640]][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji6[emoji640][emoji637]]]][emoji[emoji[emoji638][emoji639][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji6[emoji640][emoji637]]][emoji[emoji638][emoji639][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji640]][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji640]]]][emoji639][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji6[emoji640][emoji637]]][emoji[emoji638][emoji639][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji640]][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji6[emoji640][emoji637]]]]] and that’s probs how I’d go if mine went

[John_D4]

Sorry. Don’t know what’s happened to that message. I’ve tried fixing it. You get the idea

[AngryDave]

Sorry. Don’t know what’s happened to that message. I’ve tried fixing it. You get the idea

I'd agree with changing the module.
I have a 2016 D4 which had a Gear Shift module that kept failing.

It's easy to change. Takes less than half an hour. There are quite a few you YT videos showing how to do it. Only tool you need is a small Torx screw driver.

I ordered a genuine one from the UK. Was the cheapest option I could find. Took about a week. All up around $850 dollars.

Gear Shifter Control Module (Genuine) LR090489 LR080280 LR066521 LR056054 LR060304 LR060303 LR041894 LR031789 (https://www.island-4x4.co.uk/gear-shifter-control-module-genuine-lr090489-lr080280-lr066521-lr056054-lr060304-lr060303-lr041894-lr031789.html)

Cheers, Dave.

[Yarrara]

I'd agree with changing the module.
I have a 2016 D4 which had a Gear Shift module that kept failing.

It's easy to change. Takes less than half an hour. There are quite a few you YT videos showing how to do it. Only tool you need is a small Torx screw driver.

I ordered a genuine one from the UK. Was the cheapest option I could find. Took about a week. All up around $850 dollars.

Gear Shifter Control Module (Genuine) LR090489 LR080280 LR066521 LR056054 LR060304 LR060303 LR041894 LR031789 (https://www.island-4x4.co.uk/gear-shifter-control-module-genuine-lr090489-lr080280-lr066521-lr056054-lr060304-lr060303-lr041894-lr031789.html)

Cheers, Dave.
Thanks Dave. Just to confirm- the replacement module doesnt need to be programmed at all and you can just plug it in and off you go?

[Cambo_oldjaguar]

I have a number of repaired/refurbished GSMs here on the shelf in Sydney for Disco 4, as well as Evoque/Disco Sport, and some other models

$440 incl GST for one outright, or if I can repair yours it'll be a bit cheaper

Rotary Gear Shift Module GSM - Old Jaguar (https://oldjaguar.com/product/rotary-gear-shift-module-gsm/)

[Yarrara]

I have a number of repaired/refurbished GSMs here on the shelf in Sydney for Disco 4, as well as Evoque/Disco Sport, and some other models

$440 incl GST for one outright, or if I can repair yours it'll be a bit cheaper

Rotary Gear Shift Module GSM - Old Jaguar (https://oldjaguar.com/product/rotary-gear-shift-module-gsm/)
Thanks! I'll contact you through your website.

[DiscoJeffster]

I have a number of repaired/refurbished GSMs here on the shelf in Sydney for Disco 4, as well as Evoque/Disco Sport, and some other models

$440 incl GST for one outright, or if I can repair yours it'll be a bit cheaper

Rotary Gear Shift Module GSM - Old Jaguar (https://oldjaguar.com/product/rotary-gear-shift-module-gsm/)

Legend!