KEITHBRADLEY17
Member
hi I have a freelander1 td4 x reg it is hard to start when cold and when it has been run when it starts it runs ok and no smoke or no lights come on
nickp3003
Well-Known Member
I'd say glow plugs fowled, does your glow heater light come on for about 5 seconds when you turn on the ignition but before turning to start the engine (yellow coil light) make sure you let the light stay on then when it's gone out start straight after (you probably know this already so sorry!)
If the light doesn't come on or stay on for a few seconds then it could be your glow plug relay.
Hope this helps
If the light doesn't come on or stay on for a few seconds then it could be your glow plug relay.
Hope this helps
KEITHBRADLEY17
Member
my glow heater light comes on then goes out after I have ben for a run and is fully heated up it is still hard to start
thequeenscheese
Well-Known Member
Ive got the L series and the auto electrician told me that theres no need to allow the plugs to warm on mine they dont work lime that anymore?
But if struggling let come on and go out 3 or 4 times to get them hot, also filters change makes a world of diff..
Kizzeh
Well-Known Member
New plugs - turn key straight away from cold no probs
Before I changed them I had to wait a few seconds.
Kizzeh
Well-Known Member
When's the last time the fuel pump belt was replaced? Timing is very critical on l series
I also agree with the servicing. I believe the fuel filter should be changed more often than it states in the book.
KEITHBRADLEY17
Member
changed fuel lift pump beside filter in engine bay and the car now starts
teddywood1
Well-Known Member
my newer one started to become slow to start and when it did it smoked ,so I change the glow plugs and that was better ,but then my battery failed and I renewed it , and now WOW it starts a lot quicker and no smoke at all, so I am wondering if your battery is starting to fail it is that time of the year where they do fail after standing all night in the cold, hope this helps
