Land Rover P0096-85
DTC P0099-00 may also be stored in the PCM. Status: – This condition is currently under investigation. – Engineering is seeking data and parts from an affected vehicle undisturbed
Common search variants: P009685 · P0096 85 · P0096_85 · Search ignores case and common separators.
Quick answer
For applicable Land Rover vehicles, P0096-85 may illuminate the Check Engine MIL. P0099-00 may also be stored in the PCM. The manufacturer communication states the condition was under investigation and instructs technicians to raise a Technical Assistance (TA) case before diagnostics so it can be escalated to Engineering.
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1. What does P0096-85 mean?
For applicable Land Rover vehicles, P0096-85 may illuminate the Check Engine MIL. P0099-00 may also be stored in the PCM. The manufacturer communication states the condition was under investigation and instructs technicians to raise a Technical Assistance (TA) case before diagnostics so it can be escalated to Engineering.
2. Technical explanation
Verified evidence identifies P0096-85 as a PCM-stored DTC associated with a Check Engine MIL complaint. The same manufacturer communication states that P0099-00 may also be present. It does not establish a component-level failure, root cause, diagnostic result, or repair.
3. What system is affected?
The verified source identifies the PCM (Powertrain Control Module). A more specific affected subsystem is not yet established by verified evidence.
4. How serious is this code?
Unknown. The supplied verified evidence does not assign a severity level.
5. Symptoms you may notice
- Check Engine MIL illuminated.
- P0096-85 stored in the PCM.
- P0099-00 may also be stored in the PCM.
6. Possible causes
- Not yet established by verified evidence. The manufacturer communication states the condition was under investigation.
7. Can I still drive the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
8. Can I charge the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
9. What you can safely do
- Arrange Land Rover service or contact an authorized Land Rover retailer.
- Provide the stored code P0096-85 and report whether P0099-00 is also present.
- Do not clear the DTCs or disturb affected parts before service if Engineering data collection may be required.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- The manufacturer communication instructs the retailer to raise a Technical Assistance (TA) case before performing diagnostics.
- The TA should reference the applicable SSM so it can be escalated directly to Engineering for support.
- No further diagnostic procedure is established by the supplied verified evidence.
11. When to contact service
Contact an authorized Land Rover retailer. The manufacturer communication directs technicians to raise a TA before diagnostics and reference the applicable SSM for Engineering escalation.
12. What the service center may check
- Confirm P0096-85 is stored in the PCM.
- Check whether P0099-00 is also stored in the PCM.
- Raise a TA before diagnostic work and reference the applicable SSM.
- Preserve the affected vehicle and parts undisturbed when requested for Engineering data and parts collection.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- Not yet established by verified evidence. The cited manufacturer communication describes an investigation and Engineering data/parts collection process, not a confirmed repair.
14. Affected vehicles
- Land Rover Range Rover · 2019–2022 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10199075, SFCC_MAY2021_35, published June 21, 2021. It covers a Check Engine MIL condition with P0096-85 stored in the PCM; P0099-00 may also be stored. It states the condition was under investigation and directs a TA to be raised before diagnostics.
16. Recall information
- No recall information is established by the supplied verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Official source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10199075, SFCC_MAY2021_35: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10199075-0001.pdf. Verified applicability supplied: US-market 2019–2022 Land Rover Range Rover. The source summary also lists other Land Rover and Jaguar models, but applicability beyond the supplied Range Rover record is not established here.
19. Frequently asked questions
What does P0096-85 mean on an applicable Land Rover Range Rover?
Verified evidence establishes that P0096-85 can be stored in the PCM with an illuminated Check Engine MIL. A detailed component-level meaning is not yet established by verified evidence.
Can P0099-00 appear with P0096-85?
Yes. The manufacturer communication states that P0099-00 may also be stored in the PCM.
Is there a confirmed repair for P0096-85?
Not yet established by verified evidence. The cited communication says the condition was under investigation.
Should diagnostics be performed before contacting Land Rover Technical Assistance?
The manufacturer communication directs technicians to raise a TA before performing diagnostics and reference the applicable SSM for escalation to Engineering.