2008Freelander
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As noted in another thread, I've still not solved my starting problem after the engine is driven for 12 km and then parked for 15 minutes.
I ordered a crankshaft sensor, but the only videos I find are for diesel motors which has a very easy access. I've found images showing where it is, but they are drawings that do not show how to get there. Can I jack up the front of the car, or is is only accessible on a hoist? Do I have to remove the front bumper?
I found one thread discussing it, but the OP gave up and took it to the mechanic. Here are the relevant comments:
The instructions say to remove the undercover shield for access. But just going by the diagram, I don't see how that would work from under the vehicle. Has anyone replaced this?
I found a thread on another forum which indicates it must be replaced from underneath (just like the manual said). The view from above is blocked by the A/C compressor, so that explains that.
Yes, front of the engine, access from bottom middle to DS. Kinda of a PITA to get the harness discoed but you can do it.
I removed the undercover and finally got a view of it. But realized I will have to remove, or at least pull back, the fender splash cover to get a wrench and socket on it.
The gasoline LR2 is different [than the diesel]. The sensor is really buried in the engine. I intended to remove a trim cover that is below the front bumper and before the belly cover, but I just discovered that it's part of the bumper itself. So I would have to remove the entire bumper (there are multiple videos showing how this is done), and even then I'm not sure if I can get to the sensor.
I'm thinking if I want to give this one more shot, or surrender and take it to the shop.
A lift as well as a helper to pull back the trim would be a great help, but I have neither. I made an appt this week with a local independent LR shop to replace it. There will always be some jobs that exceed the resources of this DIYer. There is a DIY video on how to do almost everything else except replace this CKP sensor, and I think I know why.
The shop replaced the CKP sensor.
I did not have a code indicating it was faulty. I watched a Youtube video where the guy explained that codes for the camshaft and crankshaft sensors only appear if they are completely dead. You will not see a sensor code if they are faulty but still sending a signal, even if it's a bad signal.
I ordered a crankshaft sensor, but the only videos I find are for diesel motors which has a very easy access. I've found images showing where it is, but they are drawings that do not show how to get there. Can I jack up the front of the car, or is is only accessible on a hoist? Do I have to remove the front bumper?
I found one thread discussing it, but the OP gave up and took it to the mechanic. Here are the relevant comments:
The instructions say to remove the undercover shield for access. But just going by the diagram, I don't see how that would work from under the vehicle. Has anyone replaced this?
I found a thread on another forum which indicates it must be replaced from underneath (just like the manual said). The view from above is blocked by the A/C compressor, so that explains that.
Yes, front of the engine, access from bottom middle to DS. Kinda of a PITA to get the harness discoed but you can do it.
I removed the undercover and finally got a view of it. But realized I will have to remove, or at least pull back, the fender splash cover to get a wrench and socket on it.
The gasoline LR2 is different [than the diesel]. The sensor is really buried in the engine. I intended to remove a trim cover that is below the front bumper and before the belly cover, but I just discovered that it's part of the bumper itself. So I would have to remove the entire bumper (there are multiple videos showing how this is done), and even then I'm not sure if I can get to the sensor.
I'm thinking if I want to give this one more shot, or surrender and take it to the shop.
A lift as well as a helper to pull back the trim would be a great help, but I have neither. I made an appt this week with a local independent LR shop to replace it. There will always be some jobs that exceed the resources of this DIYer. There is a DIY video on how to do almost everything else except replace this CKP sensor, and I think I know why.
The shop replaced the CKP sensor.
I did not have a code indicating it was faulty. I watched a Youtube video where the guy explained that codes for the camshaft and crankshaft sensors only appear if they are completely dead. You will not see a sensor code if they are faulty but still sending a signal, even if it's a bad signal.
