Freelander TD4 automatic struggles in reverse

ianmorgan1965 · Aug 30, 2016

Hi,
Have a 2003 freelander td4 automatic which has been stood for a pprox 3 months due to illness, when I've restarted it up it won't reverse, it will drive fine forwards but no reverse, though when you put in reverse you can feel it engage?? Help would be greatly appreciated.

Skinny Mike · Aug 30, 2016

Does the R come up on the dash? Have you tried letting it idle for 5 mins then select reverse?
If you can feel it engage, then it's possibly a fluid problem.
First thing to do would be check the cable, then do a fluid change.
Mike

ianmorgan1965 · Aug 30, 2016

Skinny Mike said:
Does the R come up on the dash? Have you tried letting it idle for 5 mins then select reverse?
If you can feel it engage, then it's possibly a fluid problem.
First thing to do would be check the cable, then do a fluid change.
Mike

Yes, r comes up,, had back wheels up for free play it does move slightly,, so just underneath checking oil,, ain't been changed in 10 yr!

Skinny Mike · Aug 30, 2016

Fluid should be a cherry red colour. If it comes out black and or, smells burnt, you'll need to do 3 changes to flush it out. Do around 100 miles minimum between changes.
Hopefully it's not a solenoid or band that's caput.
Mike

ianmorgan1965 · Aug 30, 2016

Skinny Mike said:
Fluid should be a cherry red colour. If it comes out black and or, smells burnt, you'll need to do 3 changes to flush it out. Do around 100 miles minimum between changes.
Hopefully it's not a solenoid or band that's caput.
Mike

Got the undertray of and signs of slight leak, do i drain from plug nearest engine or one furthest away from engine, or both? Many thanks

Skinny Mike · Aug 30, 2016

This is a thread I put up a while back with piccies, should help.
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/atf-fluid-after-50-000-miles-133-000-total-mileage.298988/
Mike

Skinny Mike · Aug 30, 2016

Do you k ow how to change the oil on an auto box?
If not stop now. Ill type some stuff
Mike
Back in a Mo.

Skinny Mike · Aug 30, 2016

Drive for approx 20 miles.
Keep engine running and undo level plug, small one.
Let excess drip out.

Put level plug back.

Stop engine.

Undo big plug, 24mm. Let fluid drain into a container.

Measure amount that's come out.

Put that amount of new fluid back in. Filler is under turbo hose near battery tray, small rubber plug.

Run car for 10 miles.

Keep engine running, undo level plug, top up with new fluid until it comes out of the level plug. Put plug back on.

Sorted.

Mike

ianmorgan1965 · Aug 30, 2016

Skinny Mike said:
Drive for approx 20 miles.
Keep engine running and undo level plug, small one.
Let excess drip out.

Put level plug back.

Stop engine.

Undo big plug, 24mm. Let fluid drain into a container.

Measure amount that's come out.

Put that amount of new fluid back in. Filler is under turbo hose near battery tray, small rubber plug.

Run car for 10 miles.

Keep engine running, undo level plug, top up with new fluid until it comes out of the level plug. Put plug back on.

Sorted.

Mike

ianmorgan1965 · Aug 30, 2016

Skinny Mike said:
Drive for approx 20 miles.
Keep engine running and undo level plug, small one.
Let excess drip out.

Put level plug back.

Stop engine.

Undo big plug, 24mm. Let fluid drain into a container.

Measure amount that's come out.

Put that amount of new fluid back in. Filler is under turbo hose near battery tray, small rubber plug.

Run car for 10 miles.

Keep engine running, undo level plug, top up with new fluid until it comes out of the level plug. Put plug back on.

Sorted.

Mike

ianmorgan1965 · Aug 30, 2016

Skinny Mike said:
Drive for approx 20 miles.
Keep engine running and undo level plug, small one.
Let excess drip out.

Put level plug back.

Stop engine.

Undo big plug, 24mm. Let fluid drain into a container.

Measure amount that's come out.

Put that amount of new fluid back in. Filler is under turbo hose near battery tray, small rubber plug.

Run car for 10 miles.

Keep engine running, undo level plug, top up with new fluid until it comes out of the level plug. Put plug back on.

Sorted.

Mike

ianmorgan1965 · Aug 30, 2016

The level Allen bolt in your pick is a normal bolt on my box??

freelance · Aug 30, 2016

Don't undo until you are sure of the right plug !!!!

Skinny Mike · Aug 30, 2016

ianmorgan1965 said:
The level Allen bolt in your pick is a normal bolt on my box??

Later models don't have the Allen head, just a bolt. Check my photos and undo the bolt next to the cable. Only the bolt on the base of the unit, not any on the side!!
Mike

Skinny Mike · Aug 30, 2016

This is a normal bolt, 2003 on.
Mike

Photo is taken laying on my back looking at the base of the auto box.

gstuart · Aug 30, 2016

don't forget to measure the temperature , must be between 35-45c, get a long probe type thermometer

hope u don't mind me sticking my nose in skinny and no throwing things at me ,

Skinny Mike · Aug 30, 2016

gstuart said:
don't forget to measure the temperature , must be between 35-45c, get a long probe type thermometer

hope u don't mind me sticking my nose in skinny and no throwing things at me ,

Not at all, but I tend to use the burnt finger approach. They're getting quite used to me at A&E

Mike

gstuart · Aug 30, 2016

Skinny Mike said:
Not at all, but I tend to use the burnt finger approach. They're getting quite used to me at A&E
Mike

I see , you've got a nurse there u fancy and using that as an excuse, lol

did find a lot of difference between the hawkeye , probe and infered thermometer read outs, went for the probe version , seems to be the most accurate

was a steep learning curve when I started replacing the oil on my jatco , even buying the two jatco service books

suprising how many garages don't have a clue with these boxes, as we all know seeing members who have overfilled boxes

ianmorgan1965 · Sep 19, 2016

Skinny Mike said:
Not at all, but I tend to use the burnt finger approach. They're getting quite used to me at A&E
Mike

Hi, only just got back on to it, before i dropped the oil did a diog on it and temp was about 134!! Where is filler on top?,pic would be great. Thanks people

Skinny Mike · Sep 20, 2016

Look in front of the battery box under the turbo hoses, you'll see a small black rubber bung. It's easier to remove the two right hand turbo hoses.
Sorry for the slow response, I'm in a bad reception area at the Mo and will be for a while.
Mike

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