no acceleration

alconno47 · Aug 11, 2010

I have a Freelander 2.0 TD4 2002, after i reach about 20 mph and try and accelerate there is no response, (its like as if its been held back) the car will build up speed slowly eventually but going up hills is a nightmare and definately no overtaking!!! I did notice a couple of days ago that the TC light came on (amber) and the HDC light came on (amber) but not flashing but after turning the engine off they have not reappeared, any ideas anybody? Thanks.

PS. i only use the car on the highway, no offroading!

patrickkavanagh · Aug 12, 2010

I had a very similar problem with my 2001 2.0 TD4. Garage replaced spark plugs and the problem was resolved. I don't know enough about engines to know what effect this had though...

BigRog · Aug 12, 2010

Get it to the Stealer Computer and get a fault code. I had similar problems and it was the fuel pump. Have a search on here for similar descriptions and see how they compare with yours, most end up as fuel pump failure.

matacaibo · Aug 12, 2010

patrickkavanagh said:
I had a very similar problem with my 2001 2.0 TD4. Garage replaced spark plugs and the problem was resolved. I don't know enough about engines to know what effect this had though...

You are right, you don't know much about engines, diesels don't have spark plugs

:doh:, get back to that garage and ask them to show you the old spark plugs

alconno47 · Aug 12, 2010

ha ha thats put a smile on me face!!!!!!!!!!

niall1 · Aug 13, 2010

Thats great lads, I'm a TD4 driver and I also didn't know they do not have spark plugs... One to never forget!

Blippie · Aug 13, 2010

You can do a visual inspection of the engine hoses in order to rule out a split turbo hose.

A fault code will be handy to work out if it is, say, a fuelling problem, as suggested, and Tuning-diesels for cheaper diesel tuning. is great for fault finding.

Cheers

Blippie

alconno47 · Aug 13, 2010

Whats the Stealer Computer bit more info if you would my friend. Large thanks.

willo · Aug 13, 2010

Did you try to disconnect the MAF for a testrun ???

BigRog · Aug 14, 2010

Stealer Computer

Its a Land Rover Main Dealers computer, nicknamed because of their prices. its worth paying the price as some non LR computers dont give all the codes.

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