Loud Squealing / Buzzing coming from Dash

For several months, our 2005 Range Rover has sporadically made a high pitch electronic squealing sound with a duration of roughly 15 seconds. The noise seems to happen from the dash area on the passenger side of the car. Gradually, the sounds has been occurring more frequent.

I decided enough was enough and I tried to track down the issue, it was a little mysterious, but after some research I have narrowed down the issue to the ECU Fan.

I ordered a new fan from Atlantic British, http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/YQO100000G.cfm . The part was about $85 dollars with shipping. Replacing the fan was very easy and relatively straight forward.

Below is a journal of the steps I followed in my repair.

Step 1: Disconnect the Battery.

Step 2: I located the ECU Box and removed Allen Bolts. Remove Black Plastic Cover.

Step 3: Using a Flashlight, I located the ECU Fan on the bottom of the ECU Box towards the front of the car.

Step 4: There are several wire harness that blocked my way. To move a harness, I gently pulled up and they will slide out off their sleeves. I moved harnesses as needed.



Step 5: Using a long Phillips head screwdriver, I unscrewed the two screws holding the ECU Fan in place.

Step 6: I disconnected the wiring for the ECU Fan.

Step 7: I removed the old fan.

Step 8: Space is cramped in the ECU Box, I placed screws into holes of the new ECU Fan and carefully lowered the fan into place. The funnel end goes into the tube.

Step 9: I tightened the two screws.

Step 10: I plugged the new ECU Fan Wiring into harness.



Step 11: I slide all harnesses that I moved back into place.

Step 12: I replaced the cover on ECU Box.

Step 13: I reconnected the Battery.

Step 14: Started my car, and enjoyed a peaceful drive.

Disclaimer: Use the information on this site AT YOUR OWN RISK. I am not a mechanic, nor do I play one on Television. I am describing how I resolved an issue on my own vehicle. I am not making recommendations on how to fix your vehicle and will not not liable for any damages done to your vehicle related to information on this site.

Replacement Tires 255/55 19 Update

After 10,000 miles on the Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza in 255/55 19, I have the following update.

To date, the tires have worked well. They are as loud as the Original Equipment Michelins and have been wearing very well. The performance is comparable to the Michelins. I have yet to test the tires out in snow and mud.

My only complaint has been the stiffness of the Bridgestone tires. The stiffer compound wears slower, but transfer more jarring to the steering wheel. I will keep posting updates.

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The site has a lot of pictures to help you with your landscaping projects.

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Crankcase Ventilation - Oil Seperator Hoses...

Took the Rover in for its 60K service, they said that the oil seperator hoses were like mush and for only 600 bucks they could swap them out. So I decide this would be a great time to attempt my first repair on the Rangie... I have the parts on order and will post an update.

Replacement Tires 255/55 19

After 55,000 miles on the Michelin Synchrones, it was time for new tires. I use the vehicle mainly on-road, and since Costco carries Michelin, I felt the most prudent thing to do would be to mount new Synchrones all-around.

This is where my problems began. Costco notified me that Michelin is no longer producing the Synchrones in my size (NOTE: Tirerack.com still has a few left). Not to worry, I am sure Michelin's new replacement tires for the Synchrones, the Michelin Latitude Tour HP, would work our great. Turns out these $300 tires are also not available because they are back-ordered with no ETA on their availability.

Since, running on steel belts tends to spark; I went on-line to DiscountTire Center. I have always been impressed with my dealings with Discount Tire Centers, so I ordered the Pirelli Scorpion ATR in 255/55 19. They had good reviews, a reasonable warranty, and four tires were about $200 cheaper. The next day I was called by a DiscountTire center employee and told that Pirellis are back-ordered and unavailable.

I was beginning to think I was going to have to drive on the rims. After a couple hours of research on-line, I found the Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza in 255/55 19. They were cheap, had a great warranty, and were available. Discount Tire Centers mounted the tires on my vehicle last week. I will post a follow-up on the tires in the up coming weeks.

Range Rover HSE Tuners

The following is a list of Range Rover HSE Tuners. Please let us know if you have other links ...

Hamann Motorsport
Overfinch
Arden Motorsport
Strut