Freelander TD4 what runs after switch off?

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Richard

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• Dec 16, 2005

• #1

When I switch off my Freelander TD4, particularly after a short run, a unit
runs on for a short while (1/1.5mins) before switching off. After a longer
journey it usually doesn't. I am sure this is quite normal _but_ I am
interested to know what it is.

Who knows?

Richard

 

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Paul S. Brown

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• Dec 16, 2005

• #2

Richard wrote:

> When I switch off my Freelander TD4, particularly after a short run, a
> unit runs on for a short while (1/1.5mins) before switching off. After a
> longer journey it usually doesn't. I am sure this is quite normal _but_ I
> am interested to know what it is.
>
> Who knows?

Sounds like it may be an auxiliary heater - I think the Freebie is fitted
with a Webasto of some description that will do just that - doesn't after a
long run because the engine's up to temperature anyway.

Paul

 

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Andrew Cooke

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• Dec 16, 2005

• #3

"Paul S. Brown" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Richard wrote:
>
>> When I switch off my Freelander TD4, particularly after a short run, a
>> unit runs on for a short while (1/1.5mins) before switching off. After a
>> longer journey it usually doesn't. I am sure this is quite normal _but_ I
>> am interested to know what it is.
>>
>> Who knows?
>
> Sounds like it may be an auxiliary heater - I think the Freebie is fitted
> with a Webasto of some description that will do just that - doesn't after
> a
> long run because the engine's up to temperature anyway.
>
> Paul

I agree, my TD4 had the heater, the giveaway is exhaust emissions coming
from just in front of the front passenger wheel. If you have a look you will
see a silver pipe just protruding from below the valance.

Andy