Freelander 2.0DI Starting problems

Thought this might help someone.

I had problems with my Freelander starting and giving off lots of white smoke in the morning. I tried a new glow plug relay and new plugs. This didnt solve the problem.

We discovered that there was only 2.5 volts present at the relay which obviously suggested a wiring fault. Instead of tracing the wires what we did was find the positive terminal on the relay and wire directly from the battery with some very heavy duty (70amps I think) cable and connectors.

Now it starts quicker than you can turn the key! a cheap fix and really quick to do.

Hope this helps.

Luke

An excellent fix, with one fundamental issue. I hope you never get a glow plug fail short circuit otherwise the wish of the tractor boys that you 'burn the Gaylander' will come rapidly true. Fit a fuse in that wire prompto.

Sorry, forgot to mention the fuse! We fitted a 70amp jobby.

That's good news. Didn't want you to get more preheat than intended.....