right, here we are on Christmas Eve and the Freelander I bought the Mrs looks like it's got a duff temperature sender. It's a 2001 v6 one and I was wondering if anyone can tell me where the sender can be found. I've taken the top cover off the engine peered around but I'll be damned if I can find it
Christmas help!
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Sort of hate to say it, but have you tried : www.google.co.uk/search?q=freelander+temp+sender
This morning I went out to it and with the ignition on the gauge reads normal ( even though it's cold out there) Also it's struggled to start, presumably as the sensor is telling the brain that it's hot and therefore giving it no "choke"
So, if the sensor is in the v does that mean I've to take off all the inlet manifold to get to it?
So, if the sensor is in the v does that mean I've to take off all the inlet manifold to get to it?
zefrench
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I was able to change the thermostat by only removing the front inlet manifold, I did not need to remove both.
If this is an easy/obvious question that I'm asking of you all please forgive me as im new to the freelander fraternity. Is there a Haynes manual or similar that covers the v6 engine? I have the 3929 edition ( the one with the red cover) that covers everything but the engine
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Search for RAVE manual - they are LR workshop manuals, I know they cover 1.8 and diesels - presumably there's a V6 one.
The V6 isn't in the Freelander Haynes manual. You have to buy the manual for the Rover 75 V6 (same engine)
Have you checked coolant levels? A loss of coolant from the thermostat sometimes wets the CTS giving false feedback to the ECU.
I've also seen the wiring break internally. This throws a code and forces the ECU into cooling mode. The net result is a gauge off the scale and the fans running on max.
It's possible to change the CTS by removing the plastic plenum chamber only but it's a bit of a fiddle. It's much easier to remove the front bank inlet manifold
Have you checked coolant levels? A loss of coolant from the thermostat sometimes wets the CTS giving false feedback to the ECU.
I've also seen the wiring break internally. This throws a code and forces the ECU into cooling mode. The net result is a gauge off the scale and the fans running on max.
It's possible to change the CTS by removing the plastic plenum chamber only but it's a bit of a fiddle. It's much easier to remove the front bank inlet manifold
The coolant level (in the header tank) seems ok, it's up near the top line. The gauge reads "normal" within seconds of turning the ignition on then it will jump up to "max" then at random occasions go to normal or max. This is why I'm thinking it's the sender
