Speedometer Circuit Malfunction
2003-2012 Land Rover Range Rover L322 4.4L V8
Description
The speedometer gauge is not functioning or is displaying incorrect speed readings.
Symptoms
- Speedometer reads zero while driving
- Speedometer reads erratically
- Speedometer needle bouncing
- Cruise control may not work
Common Causes
- Faulty vehicle speed sensor
- Instrument cluster stepper motor failure
- Cluster circuit board fault
- Speed signal wiring issue
Diagnostic Steps
- Check speed sensor signal with scan tool
- Compare GPS speed to speedometer
- Test cluster stepper motor
- Check speed sensor wiring
- Scan for related speed sensor codes
Repair Notes
Replace speed sensor or instrument cluster stepper motor. If cluster board is faulty, replace or repair cluster.
Related Codes
Other Body Codes
- B0001Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0002Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0003Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0004Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0005Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0006Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0007Rear Left Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0008Rear Right Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0010Driver Side Airbag Deployment
- B0011Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open
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Common Questions
What does code B0401 mean on a 2003-2012 Land Rover Range Rover L322?
B0401 stands for "Speedometer Circuit Malfunction". The speedometer gauge is not functioning or is displaying incorrect speed readings.
What are the symptoms of B0401 on a Land Rover Range Rover L322?
Common symptoms of B0401 include: Speedometer reads zero while driving, Speedometer reads erratically, Speedometer needle bouncing, Cruise control may not work.
What causes B0401 on a 2003-2012 Land Rover Range Rover L322?
Common causes of B0401 include: Faulty vehicle speed sensor, Instrument cluster stepper motor failure, Cluster circuit board fault, Speed signal wiring issue.