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2007 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

4.4L V8AWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor515Torque3921Fluid9DTC809Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
B0402low severityBody

Tachometer Circuit Malfunction

on 2007 Land Rover Discovery 4.4L V8 · AWD

What this code means

The tachometer gauge is not functioning or displays incorrect RPM readings.

Symptoms

  • Tachometer reads zero
  • Tachometer needle erratic
  • Tachometer bouncing at idle
  • Gauge needle stuck

Common causes

  • Instrument cluster stepper motor failure
  • Cluster circuit board fault
  • RPM signal issue from PCM
  • Wiring problem

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check RPM signal from PCM with scan tool
  2. Test tachometer stepper motor
  3. Inspect cluster circuit board
  4. Check wiring from PCM to cluster

Repair notes

Replace instrument cluster stepper motor or circuit board.

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