Freelander TD4 wont start

[Andyfreelandertd4]

hi i went to the shop in my diesel freelander td4 and the car was runnig fine but when i came to start it up five minuets later the car would not start.it turns over but will not start the car has got alot of diesel in it but it still wont start

 

[ZDomZ]

No replies to be found until you have popped over to the introduce yourself part of the forum.........

Didn't you read the info when you signed up?

 

[Skinny Mike]

Don't be so hard on him, probably worried his cars knackered!
I'll start. When you turn the ignition on can you hear a whining noise from the rear of the car, (low pressure fuel pump).
Mike

 

[Richard Martin]

Have you been back and tried it again once it has cooled down?

 

[Andyfreelandertd4]

Cheers for the replies as, you can tell iam new to this forum so to answer the following questions, i cant hear a whining noise and i have left it to cool down but it still wont start.I have changed the crankcase breather filter about two weeks ago,could it be anything to do with that thanks andy

 

[Epicuser]

No whining from the back of the car.... You've not left the kids in then


On a slightly more serous note, the TD4 has a low pressure fuel pump which you normally hear when you turn on the ignition. No sound could possibly mean it isn't working, so it will never start.

I can't tell what year your car is, so do a search on low pressure fuel pump.

That would be my first guess.

 

[Kizzeh]

Go introduce yourself and you might have more replies

 

[gemsdad]

No whining from the back of the car.... You've not left the kids in then


On a slightly more serous note, the TD4 has a low pressure fuel pump which you normally hear when you turn on the ignition. No sound could possibly mean it isn't working, so it will never start.

I can't tell what year your car is, so do a search on low pressure fuel pump.

That would be my first guess.

are there any relays fitted to the pump circuit??.could be a failed one if fitted???

just found this.

Join Date: Oct 2013
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Default Re: oh for fxxk sake
Sorry its taken ages to put this puppy to bed but its been a bloody long few days off work Freelander all woking now . It was the fuel pump relay for anyone who might have same problems unsure how long for but thats the joys of ownership i guessthank you all for the helpful remarks suggestions. its been emotional people till the next time then..keep rovering

 

[Skinny Mike]

Yup, no whining noise=no fuel pump. Check the relays as said if still nothing then new fuel pump. Its under the rear off side wheel arch. About £100 to buy and easy enough to fit. Might as well replace the filter next to it while your at it.
Mike

 

[Andyfreelandertd4]

I think i have introduced myself now.As you can tell im not that good with computers,think my nine year old knows more than me. I will check on all the advice given to me and try it out.My car is a 2002 model diesel.Cheers again for all the replies.

 

[ZDomZ]

Good luck wiv it.

If you follow advice and let us know exactly what is or isn't happening and exactly what you have done we should be able to offer some pointers. The more detailed you can be in your descriptions the better we will be able to help!

 

[webley2000]

Check the pump on the inner wing next to the filter is working.
Mine did exactly the same as yours.
I wiggled the wire and it fired up.
Cleaned the connector ,been fine ever since.

Freelanders need a Priest not a mechanic.

 

[Andyfreelandertd4]

Can anyone tell me where the fuel pump relay is located and which side at the back is the pump and is there a pump on the engine aswell? I am usually quite good with cars but this ones got me stumped cheers

 

[Skinny Mike]

Glove box. Drivers side far right bottom one of two.

 

[Skinny Mike]

Pump is drivers side rear wheel arch.

 

[Skinny Mike]

Could I suggest the purchase of a haynes manual or down load the rave program, it's on here somewhere?
Always good to have pictures to refer too.
Mike

 

[Andyfreelandertd4]

cheers skinny mike will have a look now

 

[Skinny Mike]

No problem. Good luck.

 

[Andyfreelandertd4]

Iam just letting you no that with all your advice my freelander is now running as normal again.I appreciate every reply back i had.The problem was cured by wiggling the wire by the pump next to the filter as webley 2000 had advised,cheers mate you were spot on.thanks again to you all

 

[Skinny Mike]

Oooh, nice cheap fix, can't beat it.
Mike