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Freelander Loosing Power

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  • 30-11-2009 1:46pm
    #1
    BlackAvon08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21 ✭


    I have a 2006 TD4 with 60k (KMS) on the clock.

    Last night as I was driving home I noticed a definite lack of power. The jeep struggled to keep a reasonable speed even on very slight inclines.

    The diesel was running low (not on Red but perhaps an eight of a tank left). I decided to fill up as I reckoned it could be some dirt at the bottom of the tank causing my problem. Initially this looked to have fixed the problem and I rested easy last night…

    However this morning on the way to work it is clear the problem is still there. When driving on an incline I have considerably reduced power and an amber engine warning light comes on (it is the light on the right hand side of the Rev Counter). Taking my foot off the accelerator results in the light going off.

    Any help would be appreciated!


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    Landyaddict
    Closed Accounts Posts: 204 ✭✭Landyaddict


    Hi BlackAvon,

    I'm not expert, but I have seen reference to this on other forums and it seems to point to a faulty fuel sensor or EGR.

    Do a search on a Land rover specific website, like Land rover addict http://www.landroveraddict.com/smf you might get a better answer there.
    If you know a mechanic that can plug the car into a computer, they could check for any fault readings from the onboard ECU.

    Landy


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    101sean
    Registered Users Posts: 2,884 ✭✭✭101sean


    Also check your intercooler hoses for splits. As Landyaddict says, if there's nothing obvious wrong you need to get it plugged in. The LRA forum is a good site.


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    Bearcat
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    as above, egr, maf sensor or i hope not a turbo....those bloody bmw diesel engines are a curse....is there swirl flaps on these engines guys?


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    BlackAvon08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21 ✭BlackAvon08


    According to my local garage the fuel pump needs to be replaced...I'll keep you posted...


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    Landyaddict
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    Did they plug it into a computer to check the diags codes?
    Are they familiar with the Freelander?

    You don't want to be spending money on a fuel pump if its just a sensor.

    Landy


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    Bearcat
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    a fuel pump is'nt the end of the world....make sure they give you the old one back.....


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    BlackAvon08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21 ✭BlackAvon08


    Landyaddict wrote: »
    Did they plug it into a computer to check the diags codes?
    Are they familiar with the Freelander?

    You don't want to be spending money on a fuel pump if its just a sensor.

    Landy


    I believe so but I will double check - Cheers.


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