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Yes I think so Singvogel's TD4 is a 2004 model. It's located in the passanger foot well near the heater. It should have a black cap over it.
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Yes I think so Singvogel's TD4 is a 2004 model. It's located in the passanger foot well near the heater. It should have a black cap over it.
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As far as I know the port was changed to the obd2 port from 2004.
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Talking about fuel consumption, I downloaded a mpg app to my ipad a couple of weeks ago and just filled up after a month or so, bit shocked as mpg was down to 24.3. I know most of my journeys are only short trips but expected higher than this, mot passed a couple of weeks ago without any smoke problems.
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Mine is situated above the clock. I'll post a picture tomorrow.
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If you use sticky-backed Velcro then it's easy to swap to another vehicle. 
If like me you pass the cable under and/or behind the centre consule, beware pulling the cable through if you're removing it, as it's damn easy to trap it on other wires by the release catch on the internet cable type plug.
SV.
If like me you pass the cable under and/or behind the centre consule, beware pulling the cable through if you're removing it, as it's damn easy to trap it on other wires by the release catch on the internet cable type plug.
SV.
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Ok Thanks for that. I was looking at the little shelf on top of the radio myself but the more idea's the better.
If you use sticky-backed Velcro then it's easy to swap to another vehicle.
If like me you pass the cable under and/or behind the centre consule, beware pulling the cable through if you're removing it, as it's damn easy to trap it on other wires by the release catch on the internet cable type plug.
SV.
Thanks SV, yes I see what you mean.
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Here you go. The cable goes up behind the passenger glove box and runs between the top of the dash trim between it and the windscreen.
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Ok thanks for that. Mine arrived in the post this morning so went out and plugged it in. Tried it on top of the clock but found it a bit to far away to operate the functions from the driving seat also tried it on the little shelf above the radio but didn't like it there either, so in the end I placed it in front of the dials the same as SV, has his and it is within easy reach to be able to use the function buttons and is in line of sight when driving.
As everybody has said very easy to setup and works a treat. Just got to go through the manual to see what features I want displayed.
Thanks all
Grayo
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It does too much for me to want to operate the functions whilst I'm driving. Out of reach is a good place for it IMO
(besides - I can read the gauges at that distance. Too much closer and I'd need my reading glasses
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To get accurate readings it's very important to set it up properly.
I used my sat-nav to check the speed calibration as the Freelander speed is not to be relied on - especially if you have a non-tandard tyre size.
I find that the air intake temperature is pretty accurate bearing in mind it's taken either from the MAF housing on earlier freelanders and from the sensor in the short plastic tube bit joining the top turbo hoses after the intercooler. It usually shows about n5 to 6 degrees above the ambiant temp.
On occasion it can take a couple of miles to get 'real-time' readings, so don't be alarmed if you get the default minimum reading of -40degreeC for the engine temp for example. LOL
The fuel consumption set up also needs to be followed spot on or else you get unbelieveable mpg figures.
I've found it to be a great help in reading and clearing fault codes - saves a fortune on stealers prices.
Enjoy playing with your new toy.
Singvogel.
I used my sat-nav to check the speed calibration as the Freelander speed is not to be relied on - especially if you have a non-tandard tyre size.
I find that the air intake temperature is pretty accurate bearing in mind it's taken either from the MAF housing on earlier freelanders and from the sensor in the short plastic tube bit joining the top turbo hoses after the intercooler. It usually shows about n5 to 6 degrees above the ambiant temp.
On occasion it can take a couple of miles to get 'real-time' readings, so don't be alarmed if you get the default minimum reading of -40degreeC for the engine temp for example. LOL
The fuel consumption set up also needs to be followed spot on or else you get unbelieveable mpg figures.
I've found it to be a great help in reading and clearing fault codes - saves a fortune on stealers prices.
Enjoy playing with your new toy.
Singvogel.
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It does too much for me to want to operate the functions whilst I'm driving. Out of reach is a good place for it IMO
(besides - I can read the gauges at that distance. Too much closer and I'd need my reading glasses
Haha love it.
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To get accurate readings it's very important to set it up properly.
I used my sat-nav to check the speed calibration as the Freelander speed is not to be relied on - especially if you have a non-tandard tyre size.
17" wheels on mine, not sure if that's standard or not
I find that the air intake temperature is pretty accurate bearing in mind it's taken either from the MAF housing on earlier freelanders and from the sensor in the short plastic tube bit joining the top turbo hoses after the intercooler. It usually shows about n5 to 6 degrees above the ambiant temp.
Mines an 06 model so it will be from sensor in the small tube.
On occasion it can take a couple of miles to get 'real-time' readings, so don't be alarmed if you get the default minimum reading of -40degreeC for the engine temp for example. LOL
Ok I'll bear that in mind. Thanks
The fuel consumption set up also needs to be followed spot on or else you get unbelieveable mpg figures.
I've got half a tank full at the moment so that'll have to wait for a while. One thing I'm confused about is where do you enter the price of fuel per litre, assuming you can do this. It's supposed to be able to tell you how much a trip cost.
I've found it to be a great help in reading and clearing fault codes - saves a fortune on stealers prices.
Yep tried this already, happy to say no fault codes showing. Going to plug it into wife's astra tomorrow to see if it can read any codes on that as the EM light comes on intermittently.
Enjoy playing with your new toy.
Having already, can't wait to get the caravan on the back and see what I'm getting with that.
Singvogel.
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Grayo
Very good point booboodag.
I have a good friend who has one fitted to a 2002 TD4 and he doesnt get all the info - that would explain it.
SV.
Interesting thread and this thing looks damn handy but is it going to give me any info worth looking at from a 2000 ES?
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The fuel price can be entered right at the end of the 'fill-up' sequence.
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Ah right that's why I couldn't find it then. Thanks
