Freelander Throttle Potentiometer kit

Humpage · Mar 7, 2011

Hello i have a problem with my Throttle potentiometer loss of power engine management light etc etc...

The car is a Freelander and its the 1998 model in diesel, Its coming to the end of its life not had much go wrong with it apart from the rear diff.

Im hoping you guys can help me with either a FIX or a CHEAP replacement as i dont want to spend hundreds of pounds on a new one as the car is 13 years old now...

Thanks in advance for any feedback and help

Also the rear door no longer wants to open HAHAHAHA!!!

Optimus Prime · Mar 7, 2011

if you are deffo sure it's the throttle potentiometer, it might be possible to recalibrate it.

not totally sure, you will have to do a search, but I think it is something like turn the ignition on and pump the throttle pedal 5 times then start it.

like I say, not totally sure, but worth a try, but search first in case I've got the procedure a bit wrong.

Humpage · Mar 7, 2011

thanks for the reply mate!!!

Well i got it on a diag machine and it said it was faulty but ive heard it could be faulty wires or something...

I tried the ignition and throttle pump but it did not work

I saw in a previous thread someone said turn ignition on until lights show then pump throttle 5 times then turn off and on... that defo did not work i will try the way you say right now and ill post results...

Thanks again for the reply!!!

Humpage · Mar 7, 2011

It dont seem to do it when the engine is cold... but ive just been out and the engine is still warm i tried the throttle pump you just suggested and it seems to have done the trick will report back tmoz after a full days driving

ming · Mar 8, 2011

the potentiometer could be u/s or intermittent and need replacement . . . .

Humpage · Mar 8, 2011

Do you know anywhere i can get a cheap one from i dont want to spend 320 quid for a new one

Humpage · Mar 8, 2011

cheers for the help found on got 54 quid

comes with a new pedal as well haha

joro · Feb 21, 2012

Hi Humpage,

where did you get it from, I'm needing one myself now.

joro

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