Freelander 1 TD4 continues running after key removed

davidcarretero · May 26, 2024

Hi, I´m new here... apologies for jumping right in with a question:
So I have a 2003 Freelander 1 TD4, with around 378K km, so she's aging but holding up quite well

Now the issue I have is intermittent but occasionally when I kill the ignition and remove the key the engine still runs for another 3 to 5 seconds and after this next time I start the car the yellow engine warning emoji turns on. It can happen a couple times in a row, and then not do it for a few days. Or it cold be fine for a month and the does it 5-6 times in a day...
Anybody experienced something similar?
Any ideas??

Cheers and warm regards from northern Spain.

GrumpyGel · May 26, 2024

Think your Hippo is identifying as a modern diesel and is doing a DPF burn.

How long have you owned the vehicle? It doesn't have a Turbo Timer on it by any chance?

Does it kick out much smoke?

Does it have trouble starting?

andyfreelandy · May 26, 2024

Had similar. Diesels can run on due to leaky turbo seals and engine burns oil but that is usually terminal and the engine does it for a long time until it has drunk all the oil in the sump.

Mine ran on for a short time when the HP pump seals were leaking and the pump was spraying diesel vapour into the crankcase and the engine ran on that for a while.

A recon HP pump resolved the issue.

Do something before it runs on and runs away. Google diesel run away for a view of what could happen if it is the turbo seals.

Arctic2 · May 27, 2024

When did you last change the PCV filter, and give it a new oil filter and oil.

davidcarretero · May 27, 2024

GrumpyGel said:
Think your Hippo is identifying as a modern diesel and is doing a DPF burn.

How long have you owned the vehicle? It doesn't have a Turbo Timer on it by any chance?

Does it kick out much smoke?

Does it have trouble starting?

-I’ve had sporadic issues starting it, but eventually she gets going…
-no smoke kick out that I’ve noticed

-I’m ignorant with regards to the turbo timer

but will google it.

davidcarretero · May 27, 2024

Arctic2 said:
When did you last change the PCV filter, and give it a new oil filter and oil.

Had to google what the PCV filter was

so my guess is it’s never been changed

Maybe I start here doesn’t seem too expensive…

davidcarretero · May 27, 2024

andyfreelandy said:
Had similar. Diesels can run on due to leaky turbo seals and engine burns oil but that is usually terminal and the engine does it for a long time until it has drunk all the oil in the sump.

Mine ran on for a short time when the HP pump seals were leaking and the pump was spraying diesel vapour into the crankcase and the engine ran on that for a while.

A recon HP pump resolved the issue.

Do something before it runs on and runs away. Google diesel run away for a view of what could happen if it is the turbo seals.

Had the HP pump serviced some months ago, maybe 6… didn’t change it because my mechanic couldn’t find a spare here in Spain. But might look for one online and have him switch it… Any suggestions for a reputable online parts dealer ??

davidcarretero · Jun 23, 2024

andyfreelandy said:
Had similar. Diesels can run on due to leaky turbo seals and engine burns oil but that is usually terminal and the engine does it for a long time until it has drunk all the oil in the sump.

Mine ran on for a short time when the HP pump seals were leaking and the pump was spraying diesel vapour into the crankcase and the engine ran on that for a while.

A recon HP pump resolved the issue.

Do something before it runs on and runs away. Google diesel run away for a view of what could happen if it is the turbo seals.

Hi Andy, New thing I´ve noticed is if i gently rev up the engine just above idle and hold it as i turn the key off it shuts of normally...

Will drop it off at the mechanic begining of next month for a wheel change, lets see if he has any ideas...

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