Freelander 2 (LR2) Rough running

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EricW

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Good morning
New to the forum and would really like some advice.
We have a 2012 Freelander 2 with around 69 thousand miles on it - 2.2 diesel TD4
There is an issue with the car when aiming to drive it over 50 mph where the car feels like an older car would feel if you left the choke out. It increases as speed increases with added vibration at 70mph.
All tyres are the same - we have had the wheels all balanced as I thought it may have been that and we have a new haldex unit fitted, and still the same - and the annoying element beings - its intermittent. As in early this morning drove a distance of 7 miles all fine - did the return and the issue as described above was apparent - any ideas at all please ??

Thanks
Eric
 
Could it have a boost leak? Leaks in the induction system can cause misfiring and vibration.
I have no idea - I'm guessing a trip to the garage is in order then ?? But that would make sense as its only when there is a 'demand' on the fuel system. As mentioned under 50mph its not noticeable . Thanks - next stop - local garage - appreciate our response
 
I have no idea - I'm guessing a trip to the garage is in order then ?? But that would make sense as its only when there is a 'demand' on the fuel system. As mentioned under 50mph its not noticeable . Thanks - next stop - local garage - appreciate our response
If you can't check for boost leaks yourself, then yes a decent garage will be able to check. The boost hoses are susceptible to cracking, especially the short one at the throttle body.
I replaced all 4 of mine with silicone, just to eliminate them as a future issue.
 
If you can't check for boost leaks yourself, then yes a decent garage will be able to check. The boost hoses are susceptible to cracking, especially the short one at the throttle body.
I replaced all 4 of mine with silicone, just to eliminate them as a future issue.
We are lucky we have a good garage not too far away and I will have a word with them to check.
Being a novice to all things like this - would diagnostics pick it up or is it a case of them jump in and drive to determine the issue -apologies for all muppet based questions :oops:
 
Morning All,
An update on my 'Rough Running' Been in the garage and subject to test drive by the garage and full diagnostic check. It would appear that I have been lucky in some ways and unlucky in another. Although all the tyres are the same brand etc - the near side rear had distorted which has caused a wear patch ( basically bald and no tread!!) in the inside carcass of the tread being 100mm wide by 250mm long!!!
I can only assume that when I have parked up to look at tyres etc - this 'deformity' has always been at the bottom and never seen it.
The only issue that did show up on the diagnostics was there was an intermittent fault on the fuel pump - which a good clean of contacts on the pump and WD40 sorted that out ( stupid place for fuel pump connections anyway in my book!!!! :oops:)
New Tyre fitted balanced and checked all others when on the ramp and now drives like a dream again.
 
If you can't check for boost leaks yourself, then yes a decent garage will be able to check. The boost hoses are susceptible to cracking, especially the short one at the throttle body.
I replaced all 4 of mine with silicone, just to eliminate them as a future issue.
Can I ask where you got your silicone hose's, from did they come as a kit?
TK
 
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