unknown connector found - 96 Disco

[JohnMc]

Would anyone know what this connector is used for? It was found on a 1996 Disco during some water ingress repairs and it appears to be disconnected.

Connector C245 (See page 505 of ETM of RAVE CD).



Regards,

JohnMc

 

[96DiscoSE7]

unkown, but on my truck I have found several connectors not connected to anything, i would not worry about it -Andy

 

[JohnMc]

Hi Andy,

true - but for curiosity sake, what would it be used for?

John

 

[96DiscoSE7]

just do a search in the rave system for the connector number [the binoculars with the piece of paper next to it...... -A

 

[ptschram]

Looks like the serial mating plug for a Lucas ECU.

 

[JohnMc]

Yes, it does seem to be a serial connector to the ECU. I did a thorough search on RAVE and I just wondered how this connector was used. Testbook? OBD reader? Is it for reprogramming? Does anyone have experience using this?

- John

 

[ptschram]

Are you sure this is in a '96 Disco?

 

[JohnMc]

Positive. I forgot to mention that this is a loose connector from a 1996 Disco - in New Zealand.

John

 

[ptschram]

OK, it is most likely the serial mating connector for the ECU. There should be another connector that is attached to it that will mate to it.

It requires a Rover-specific computer.

 

[scottjal]

Thats the connector to plug in and turn it into a Range Rover

 

[JohnMc]

So it's a spare data link not used at all for Disco I's. Perhaps used during manufacturing or assembly?

Thanks for the info.

JohnMc