How-To: Repair / Replace the CDL Solenoid on a Land Rover Discovery

Land Rover How-To submitted by Dave on 07 Mar 2010

Craig Kobayashi provides tips and info on how to replace a CDL solenoid on a Land Rover Discovery.

He starts:

Tools required:

DrillPop-rivet gun
Metric socket set with extensionsPhillips head screwdrivers
Small adjustable wrenchSoldering iron

Parts required:

Electric Solenoid CDL kit from Great Basin Rovers (http://www.greatbasinrovers.com)3/8" rivets
Heat shrink solder wrapSolder
Additional wire (black and red)Zip ties
Rear wiper binnacle switch (optional)The main problem with installation of this kit was the poor documentation. This is from the instructions provided by Range-Rov Automotive. The diagram is vague, especially when compared to the actual wire harness.

This is the diagram labeled with the corresponding wires

Read the rest here.

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