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Hi, I would just like to chip in here and second that comment from Austen. I had a recon VCU earlier this month and the service from Bell Engineering is excellent - and very reasonably priced too. Only trouble is...now my IRD is rumbling like crazy so it looks like Austen is going to get...

Hi Gavin, please could you let me know the SKF part number of the bearings? I have the same job to do shortly..! Many thanks, Martin

Many thanks, bigdenbailey, that's well worth a check. I'll report back tomorrow...:)

Hmm..interesting theories, phlebas. I'll investigate along those lines. Can't be an EGR problem though, as I've disconnected the MAF sensor in the inlet duct (following recommendations from others). That made no difference at all to the idling or to the normal running...

Latest update: I've now checked the CPS (waveform OK), TPS (measured OK on ohmmeter), air filter (OK), Y-shaped manifold (was dirty but now cleaned out), No.1 injector sensor (OK), changed the fuel filter, and checked the priming bulb (no obvious leaks)... BUT THE ENGINE STILL SURGES...

OK, more detail has been requested, so here goes: The free "Scope" software actually uses your computer's sound card as a (albeit limited) kind of oscilloscope, the input being the Mic socket of your computer. This means, of course, that the bandwidth of the scope is only from about 20Hz to...

It can be found here:- www.zeitnitz.de/Christian/scope_en Cheers, Martin

I am trying to identify the problem with an uneven idle in my 1999 L series Freelander. As I've not got access to the appropriate LR test equipment (or similar) I am stuck with testing each possibly faulty sensor by hand. I have just tested the Throttle Position Sensor with an ohmmeter and I am...

Hi everyone, Whilst investigating an uneven idle in my L seies Freelander my attention was drawn to the CPS. How to test it though? Then I came across a free program on the internet which turns your laptop into an oscilloscope..! I downloaded it, then made up a lead out of an old headphone...

Hmm maybe...I might be able to stretch to a little more, we shall see...;)

Yes, here's one which was on eBay last week (but didn't reach reserve):- Sykes Pickavant Code Reader ACR2 on eBay (end time 26-Apr-10 08:33:04 BST)

Hi chaps, I'm looking for a Sykes Pickavant ACR2 Diagnostics reader and pod/cable for my Mk1 Freelander XeDi diesel. Looking to spend around the £100-mark. Anyone out there looking to get rid of their old unwanted reader? Thanks for your time! :) Martin

Dave, did you ever get this problem sorted? I've got exactly the same symptoms with my Xdi...:( Cheers, Martin

Hi, Are there any other Freelander 1 diesel owners out there who would like to "talk" to their car via the diagnostics port? I've just bought a 1999 Freelander with the XDi (L Series) engine which has a "surging" idle so I've been checking for any obvious faults using advice from this forum...

Hmmm...interesting. On another forum I've just seen this:- "The Freelander 1 uses a funny interface. I’ve got one of the elmscan 5 devices. The cheap ones on ebay often have a pirate elm chip, which doesn’t do what it should. Not got any errors on mine, but this is all I can see...

Well here goes... I half-expect a chorus of "oh no not that old chestnut again!" but I'll ask anyway: I've spent ages looking through this forum for a definitive answer to the question as to whether it is technically possible to connect up an interface cable and laptop running simple...

Hmmm...are the CP sensors prone to failure? Can they be tested in situ? I wish there was a way of testing all the sensors via the OBD connector (like on some more modern cars), but I'm led to believe that unless you use a Testbook or Rovacomm thingy then it's not possible on the older...

Chris, would this work on my 1999 L series Freelander, do you think? Cheers, Martin

Hi everyone, Well I'm still getting used to the new Freelander diesel (1999 model), but I'm definately not happy with the idling. It seems OK just after starting but when warmed up it gives a kind of surge (very short increase in revs) above its nominal 950rpm approx every 2 seconds. It is...

Thanks, I'll give it a go. It's not the same as my original CD but if it contains the same info that'll be great!