Turns over but wont't start (crank sensor switch?)

Hi everyone,
My TD4 2001 freelander will every now and then after driving for a while and then parking up and switching of the engine will when I try to restart just turn the engine over but the engine wont fire/start, which in the last two weeks as become more regular at least every 2 – 3 days. But after waiting a considerable time (30 mins to 2hrs) before I flatten the battery its starts. I have been told it could be the crank sensor switch. Any advice help in how to replace the crank sensor switch or any advice on pin pointing why its not starting sometimes would be greatly appreciated.

Plenty of posts on the forum re poor hot starting, usually the CAMshaft sensor but can sometimes be fuel pressure issues.

I had a similar problem with mine, it was the fuel pump at the back starting to fail.
It would not start to run until it had cooled, then ran ok.
Listen for the pump running before trying to start the engine.

I had the same problem about 10 months ago, in fact Ive got a similar problem at the moment. Mine is a 2001 TD4. Last time it was the fuel pump which is situated under the rear seat behind on the drivers side. If thats not making a buzzing sound its bust. Had that replaced,now I,m having a similar problem which could be the front fuel pump.
Nick.

Seen this a few times on V6 and Td4. usually its the camshaft sensor. Dead easy to replace and a DIY job

my freelander td4 04 wont start hot or cold turns over but wont fire . got progressively worse over two weeks until not starting at all.
changed heater plugs and it started but over two weeks took longer to fire up until finally didn't fire up.
changed intank fuel sender unit , started up and same again lasted two weeks until not fire up.
ordered new filters fuel filter and pump, ready to try that,
anyone got any more ideas, before I replace every part on the car.

well no one out there thanks for no help at all.
but just in case some one with a brain can help
changed fuel pump /sender unit /filters / crank shaft sensor./ glow plugs.
still wont start , yes fuel (D) I have.
anybody got a clue

garybigdog said:

well no one out there thanks for no help at all.
but just in case some one with a brain can help
changed fuel pump /sender unit /filters / crank shaft sensor./ glow plugs.
still wont start , yes fuel (D) I have.
anybody got a clue

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If you are rude people won't waste there time helping.

Why change the fuel level sensor? That's a wast of money for a start.
I would think your problem could be fixed for a tenner. Rudeness won't get you that nugget of information though

Nodge68 said:

If you are rude people won't waste there time helping.

Why change the fuel level sensor? That's a wast of money for a start.
I would think your problem could be fixed for a tenner. Rudeness won't get you that nugget of information though

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I changed the sender unit as the gauge played up anyway, not rudeness just amazed that no body has the knowledge of the answer to the problem. or the nugget.
not much you can get for a tenner .

Plenty of people have the knowledge. It's how you ask for that knowledge

what ever . tried that .secrets and lies a .

Nodge68 said:

Plenty of people have the knowledge. It's how you ask for that knowledge

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The hole is getting deeper,!LOL

garybigdog said:

what ever . tried that .secrets and lies a .

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who woke you up if you don't no don't bother

beginning to realise this forum is for sad farmers

neilly said:

The hole is getting deeper,!LOL

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plant something in it

hi changed the sensor cheers

clutchdust said:

Seen this a few times on V6 and Td4. usually its the camshaft sensor. Dead easy to replace and a DIY job

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k

garybigdog said:

hi changed the sensor cheers
it didn't make any difference

k

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that's no good

rod said:

Hi everyone,
My TD4 2001 freelander will every now and then after driving for a while and then parking up and switching of the engine will when I try to restart just turn the engine over but the engine wont fire/start, which in the last two weeks as become more regular at least every 2 – 3 days. But after waiting a considerable time (30 mins to 2hrs) before I flatten the battery its starts. I have been told it could be the crank sensor switch. Any advice help in how to replace the crank sensor switch or any advice on pin pointing why its not starting sometimes would be greatly appreciated.

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if it auto it behind the starter motor if it manual behind exhaust manifold.

garybigdog said:

beginning to realise this forum is for sad farmers

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garybigdog said:

who woke you up if you don't no don't bother

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Those are the kind of comments that won't get you any help. We aren't the ones that have a car that doesn't start, you are. If you want help, be nice. If you don't want help, then keep being rude.
Simples

I Like the way he has quoted and replied to responses given by other people 7 years before he actually asked his question as if they are replying to his question......

But then I am just a Sad Farmer ............