Hi, and help if poss

Hi all, been a viewer for a while now - and asking for help for the first time.

Firstly can I say hello

Now for the problem - dodgy starting on a 2001 TD4 - sounded like there was air system at lift pump.

broke down a couple of weeks back - refused to restart after being parked up for about 10 mins. Called the AA - but the freelander started first time when the aa bloke got there. But... he advised me to replace the lift pump. Ordered the pump but didn't get round to replacing it. Then today the same thing again - took over an hour for the AA bloke fiddling with things and checking the electrics to get it started. But the engine warning light is now on. was having a chat with him and he gave me a couple of clips so I have now dropped the new pump on - sounds much better than the old one - whizzes instead of bubbling - but the engine warning light is still on. The AA bloke reckons this could be because of how long it took to start earlier but wasnt sure if this would clear itself after a few days driving, or if I would have to get it plugged up to system to get it cleared.

Any advice anyone.


Thanks in advance everyone

bugger - just been out to check and it is making the bubbling noise again and took three or four attempts to start - sounds like air getting in the system.

Geodark said:

bugger - just been out to check and it is making the bubbling noise again and took three or four attempts to start - sounds like air getting in the system.

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yer got two pmps in your motor,one int tank un one in engine[lift pump] wiff ign on [yes i know its er doozle] put hand on lift pmp [should vibrate fer bout 12secs] then stop. . .if it dunt do that then check a=fuse b=fuel pmp relay. . .if thats ok take orft inlet pipe to filter [under rhs wing in engine compartment] turn on ingn [have rags handy] should **** out doozle. . . .if yer git all foamy ****e or low pressure yer rear pmp is fooked. . . .it pays to change yer filter at this stage. . . .hope this helps yer earthling. . . .

ere Minge - why has he got two pimps in his motor - i thought that was wot Rangies were for?

The Mad Hat Man said:

ere Minge - why has he got two pimps in his motor - i thought that was wot Rangies were for?

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stop it flops yer know wot i mint . . . .engineers always rite pmp fer pump un pmps fer pumps. . . .porky un muffin is howlin wiff laughter. . . .i'm orft ta pub

ming said:

yer got two pmps in your motor,one int tank un one in engine[lift pump] wiff ign on [yes i know its er doozle] put hand on lift pmp [should vibrate fer bout 12secs] then stop. . .if it dunt do that then check a=fuse b=fuel pmp relay. . .if thats ok take orft inlet pipe to filter [under rhs wing in engine compartment] turn on ingn [have rags handy] should **** out doozle. . . .if yer git all foamy ****e or low pressure yer rear pmp is fooked. . . .it pays to change yer filter at this stage. . . .hope this helps yer earthling. . . .

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Aye - Cheers Ming - was the rear pump - took it to les potts - all sorted now (hopefully) -