Freelander problems

steluc · Aug 5, 2007

Yes I have brought a gaylander and it has problems please help.

Problem 1: When idling the oil warning light flickers it idles at 750rpm and the oil light goes off at 800rpm.(this only happens when oil is hot 10W/40 in engine changed yesterday with filter)

Problem 2: Ticking sound form engine sounds like tappets (I know there are no tappets but thats what it sounds like.)

Problem 3: HDC fault light stays on.

Apart from this the car runs great sitting 70-80mph no problems.

2001 1.8 petrol k series manual 34000 miles

The Mad Hat Man · Aug 5, 2007

wot engine yu got? - KV6?

steluc · Aug 5, 2007

sorry 1.8 k series petrol 2001

rriggs · Aug 5, 2007

steluc said:
Problem 3: HDC fault light stays on.

Make sure HDC is not switched on!! Otherwise, most likely the cables in the gearlever. Look under the rubber gaitor (which just clips on and off) and you will see a lead. Check for looseness/corrosion, etc. Try reseating connector.

Cheers

Rog

Northern Irelander · Aug 6, 2007

steluc said:
Yes I have brought a gaylander and it has problems please help.

Problem 1: When idling the oil warning light flickers it idles at 750rpm and the oil light goes off at 800rpm.(this only happens when oil is hot 10W/40 in engine changed yesterday with filter)

Problem 2: Ticking sound form engine sounds like tappets (I know there are no tappets but thats what it sounds like.)

Problem 3: HDC fault light stays on.

Apart from this the car runs great sitting 70-80mph no problems.

2001 1.8 petrol k series manual 34000 miles

1. Sounds like a dodgey connection on the oil pressure switch, Im sure someone had a similar problem a while back

2. The 1.8 has tappets. 16 of them, they never need to be adjusted as they are hydraulic and the oil keeps them in check. There are engine additives that help sticky tappets.

3. Just as Rriggs said, have a look-see

aussielander · Aug 6, 2007

If the hydrolic tappets colapse you will get a loss of oil pressure, happend on mine

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