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    Rattle Somewhere Under Car - TD4

    hi fellers, got a quick question about a rattle under the car somewhere. basically, it happens when under acceleration, usually only for a short while - i have no continuous noise, or whine, or anything - just a rattle. there sometimes, gone the next. i've looked underneath and can't see...
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    Freelander Short Circuit

    Thanks, will do.
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    Freelander Short Circuit

    Afternoon All, I'm having some trouble with the Hippo and would like to get some ideas on what i can try, before i take it to a garage. I was told recently during my last repair that the voltage reading from the car kept varying / oscillating. After this, a week ago i got back to my car...
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    TD4 Sick - Any Ideas?

    Right, thanks for that great method, ill give it a go. Another development i've noticed is, that as well as the temp guage swaying, my trip computer has reset itself twice now overnight, never did that before (first time i thought maybe i did it, second time i was sure). Not sure if its all...
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    TD4 Sick - Any Ideas?

    ok, will go to local LR guy here to do that, presumably its not something i can do without some sort of pressure sensor? p.s Found a really good chap for LR stuff over here in CZ, Land Rover :: British Cars Ltd s.r.o. , seems he does a fair few expeditions and he's certainly not a lying stealer.
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    TD4 Sick - Any Ideas?

    Thanks, connectors checked and cleaned for good measure. MAF off changes driving characteristics a little, but does not remove the stalling at idle problem. Now ive had time to log it a little, the problem seems to only occur when the car has been running for about 20mins or more - at normal...
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    TD4 Sick - Any Ideas?

    Right, cleaned all contacts thoroughly, and although certain things improved slightly (seemed to run a little smoother) - the main problem of the engine cutting out at idle / low revs is still present. Tomorrow will disconnect MAF and go for a drive. Also applied diesel additive, will see how...
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    TD4 Sick - Any Ideas?

    Cheers - thats my saturday sorted then ;-) Will let you all know if it works...
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    TD4 Sick - Any Ideas?

    Also just found RoverRon's thread about the freelaner ecu harness tech bulletin - might be worth a try too - any idea which contacts to unplug, clean, and replace to try and see if it makes a change? Where would i find them?
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    TD4 Sick - Any Ideas?

    Right, will try disconnecting MAF today / tomorrow (had planned to try already but it slipped my mind). Just been for a drive, and once the car warms up, it starts it erratic idle, then, when alowed to reast a while, its fine again. Also, somethimes it jsut "gets better" for a bit...could it be...
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    TD4 Sick - Any Ideas?

    Hello Fellers, I've been having some problems with my TD4 recently, and since i will need to do most repairs myself, i wondered if you might offer some advice at where to start solving these symptoms: About a month ago, while on route between Brno and Prague (about 200km), i picked up...
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    Traction Control Question - 2003 TD4

    Thanks for the reply, i don't really expect it to DO very much at all, and im not looking for it to be a great and 100% traction system, but my concern is it just seems to be doing nothing at all :-) and i like making sure things work on me motor. I do spend a lot of time out here on country...
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    Traction Control Question - 2003 TD4

    Right this has still been bugging me, because i keep noticing small things that just dont seem to add up, at least for me. So, i was out on a wet mud/grass hill, looong grass, and moving up this hill resulted in the TC kicking in (so far so peachy). Then, i notice that ive hit an especially...
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    Traction Control Question - 2003 TD4

    Cheers fellers :D
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    Traction Control Question - 2003 TD4

    Thanks for all the explanations and advice :-) dont get me wrong, i really dont have a problem with freebie handling, its never ever let me down, and i simply wouldnt want a two wheel drive car again. It's just ive had the freebie 5 years now and never been shy to take it out and about...
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    Traction Control Question - 2003 TD4

    Ahh thanks for that. So would i be right in thinking then that if my rear right wheel is firmly on the ground not slipping, the left is going ape**** (lots of round and round), then the right should be braked slightly by the system - provided im not putting in quite a bit of boot? In which...
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    Traction Control Question - 2003 TD4

    Afternoon fellas, Ive got a bit of a question about my freebie, ive been reading up on how it handles traction control and comparing it to my Dad's Disco 3 TDV6 which has DSC. Ok so i know the braking system on my freelander should brake spinning wheels, thus shifting torque through the...
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    The 2008 Budget - Cars - Interesting Article

    There is an interesting article about the fuel duty rise and other car related taxes here if anyone is interested....its certainly a different point of view and worth a read: The 'green' car tax grabs that don't add up | The Register TTFN
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    2003 TD4 Glow Plugs / Relay

    Many thanks to you all...i know what im looking for now :) Ill start off by checking the plugs first methinks then the fuses / fusable links. Think i will leave the bulb on the dash till last since if i remember correctly i have to remove sterring wheel to get to it (?). I have a rave cd...
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    2003 TD4 Glow Plugs / Relay

    Cheers will do. By the way...do you mean in the under-bonnet fuse box that sits next to the batery? or is it somewhere else in the top right of the bay?