Starting problem when engine warm

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steve gR said:
Hi
I'm pretty sure our problem is being caused by the cam sensor being faulty when hot. Try taking the sensor out for a few minutes the next time it will not start and then put it back in . This gives the sensor chance to cool down and start working. I'm going to change mine, the stealer is asking for £55 so I'm trying to source a cheaper one. I'll let you know if it works.
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any idea why the ECU light does not light up showing there is problem ????
 
No idea why ecu warning does not light up.

All I know is it appears to be fairly common. I spend more time on a BMW forum and they have the same problem with starting hot diesels.
 
Will M said:
No idea why ecu warning does not light up.

All I know is it appears to be fairly common. I spend more time on a BMW forum and they have the same problem with starting hot diesels.
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Cheers im in the process of soucing a new one at the minute any ideas where the best buy will be, i assume not the Landy dealers
 
SimonD said:
I have a 2001 Freelander TD4 that has an intermittent starting problem. Engine always starts first time when it is cold or if the engine is at normal running temperature (temp needle horizontal). However, if you drive the car so the engine is at normal running temperature then leave the car for a period of time between 45 minutes and 1.5 hours so the engine is still warm, it frequently does not start.The engine turns over, but does not catch. Leave the car until the engine has gone completely cold, usually about 2 hours from when you switched the engine off, and the car will start first time.The duration of time (45mins to 1.5 hours) seems to depend on the outside air temperature. On cold days of about 2 celsius, 45 minutes; on mild days of about 10 celsius, 1.5 hours seems to be the "danger time".The car has been to the garage many times, they can't find the fault, they can't even replicate it. One time I even left it with them for 9 days and told them not to give it back until they found the problem, well they didn't find it. They connected the car up to specialised computer diagnostic equipment that can interrogate the Management System and still found nothing.Anybody have any suggestions?
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i have hopefully now cured my TD4 with the same problem as yours it looks as though it was the cam sensor the best £44 i have spent,i changed it a few days ago without no further frustrating time trying to get it started
 
Guys, I have this problem too. I understand the sensor is relatively easy to change yourself? If so, could someone tell me where it is or better yet an image of it and where it resides under the bonnet? Hoping to get hold of one pretty soon and get this very annoying problem sorted!
 
andy_p said:
Guys, I have this problem too. I understand the sensor is relatively easy to change yourself? If so, could someone tell me where it is or better yet an image of it and where it resides under the bonnet? Hoping to get hold of one pretty soon and get this very annoying problem sorted!
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Sorry no pice, but, Remove the top engine noise cover. Look at the top of the engine to the left. Half way between the yellow oil filler cap and the braided air intake hose. The sensor is on top of the engine held with a single torx screw. Takes 30secs to fit. Good luck......
 
Got a new sensor on order, £24.54 only and it's arriving on Wednesday :D
Thanks for the info guys!!
 
No this is a genuine Land Rover part from the local Land Rover franchise over here. Chuffed with the price!
 
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