Hello Out There

I have seen other threads on this but here is my experience with no solution yet. Took my 02 Td4 infor a 72K service (local recommended garage, not the dealer for the first time) . Came out and found that when doing about 70/80mph I would loose power and was able to push the accelerator to the floor and nothing would happen and slowly loose speed. Got LR Assistance out as I thought a turbo hose had gone, this was not the case. Took to the LR Dealers, they replaced air flow sensor, might have made a slight differance although fault still occurred, checked other hose before exhaust valve ,thought it had a small hole, replaced, no change, inspected other hoses and do not think they are collapsing,replaced exhaust valve, no change, replaced a fuel senor thing on the front of the engine, no change and now waiting to go back for a thorough going over. I avoid motorways now and seems to drive sort of alright at 30 to 40mph although I feel fuel consumption is up and there is definetly I feel more exhaust being produced but not black smoke. Any ideas welcomed.

I have had exactly the same problem. L/R dealership tried everything and eventually suggested I get rid! I've managed to find a ex L/R technician who is now s/e and he is looking at the problem for me next week. He muttered a few words about fuel pumps (apparently Freelanders have lots of these ) and they can go wrong causing lack of fuel when you need it most. If he gets to the root of the problem I'll gladly share the info. Hope to update you soon. Looking forward to sorting out mine!

Thanks for that. I did have a fuel pump replaced a couple of months ago when it started having difficulties starting. We shall see although looking on bulletin boards this is not an uncommon problem. Keep you informed when I get some news next week.

I've got the same problem ,as posted earlier, all started with holes in my intercooler hoses. Anyway I've taken mine to a specialist who has discounted the air sensor, hasn't decided what it is yet ,but he did mention that the turbo has variable pitch blades! can you believe that! anyway he says he's heard that these can go wrong, I'm taking the car in next week, so who knows

Thanks for that, I will be very interesting on your diagnosis and whether it worked. I got a courtesy car today, another Td4 and it drove like a dream,much better than my sick one. I do wonder if things have gradually been tailing off for a while. Let you know how I get on.

Hi Folks
Well, my technician guy has looked at it and even he is flumoxed by the loss of power issue. He has also tried just about everything. He's said he's going to seek more advice from his technician pals and come back to me this week. I'll keep you posted.

The latest from the dealer is that it might be the "waste gate actuator" as the valve appears to be jammed shut. On another similar model they can push it open with their fingers but on mine it is solid. If so it will be a new turbo. I am still waiting for their final verdict and the cost. Apparently they cannot repair the fault on the turbo, you need a new unit. I am a novice on all this, any experts out there. My concern is that by going to another garage, replacing/reconditioning the turbo and the fault still persists I am left with having paid for a new turbo and still the old problem. Bought a couple of lottery tickets for tonight, hope I win the jackpot!! How much to fit a new turbo anyone?? Thanks for looking.

Hello Everyone,

Got my Freelander back today and touch wood it seems fine. I was told the problem was the variable vane adjustor on the turbo was not working properly and so needed a new turbo,. The place I took it to (Not a dealer) showed me the old turbo and said the control rod was not moving far enough and was almost seized. He felt it was more probably more an internal vane problem rather than actuator. There was a bit of oil in the old turbo which he felt was through the system and whilst the exhaust was still a bit smokey, this was old oil that should clear up. I took it out on the motorway tonight and it flew along with no loss of power and I think when I got back much less smoky. I hope this is it all solved. The amazing thing the cost of a new turbo and fitted was half the price of the dealer. Hope I got my terminology right, not quite an expert yet!!!

that sounds great- got my problem fixed yesterday similar problem,the actuator valve itself was buggered
really good company in redditch called MJA landrover

hi i am having the same problem with my 52 freelander it has been diagnosed as a faulty secondary fuel pump which is situated up in the rear wheelarch apparently there is two fuel pumps one inside the fuel tank which is to draw fuel up out of the tank and the secondary one is to feed the engine , the estimate to replace the secondary fuel pump is around £359 but i have been lucky as it failed 4 days before my warranty ran out , so i am now waiting for the dealer to get back to me for the replacement , this is what i have been told after my TD4 had been conected to the diagnostic machine at my local landrover dealer , i will let you know if it cures our problem .

i am now reading you have had your problem solved i hope my problem will go as smooth