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Jonward1649

Member

• Nov 6, 2015

• #1

Hi, new member struggling with my new to me Freelander 1.8 k series! There is an oily cable hanging down below the engine from the oil pump/filter. My problem is I cannot see where to plug it back in. I never had this problem with my series 3 which was a lot simpler. Please help.

Oh and ... Hello!
Jon

 

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Jonward1649

Member

• Nov 6, 2015

• #2

The front drivers electric window has just stopped working as well! I could cry!

 

Alibro

Well-Known Member

• Nov 6, 2015

• #3

Ya gotta love landys. I think the lead which is plugged is the oil temp sender so if your not getting any red lights on the dash it might not be required. On my MGF the filter housing changed several times over the years and different oil temp sensors were used with different connectors.
And you might want to take a look at the cam seals and cam rail for the oil leak.

 

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Jonward1649

Member

• Nov 6, 2015

• #4

thanks for that! I bought it knowing there was an oil leak which being a series owner didn't worry me too much so I shall have a look at that it is electrics that scare me!

 

Alibro

Well-Known Member

• Nov 6, 2015

• #5

Compared to most modern cars the K series is pretty simple but I agree it is off putting when you find a spare lead which doesn't go anywhere. I had loads of issues getting the correct temp sender for my MGF and to be honest in the end I gave up as a non working oil temp gauge wasn't causing me any problems. Maybe not too sensible in a K series but the car is only worth around £500 so I didn't worry too much.

And try popping a leccy window switch off the passenger door to test if it is the switch is faulty only takes a few seconds.

 

freelance

Well-Known Member

• Nov 6, 2015

• #6

Same lead in question on another thread was linked to outside temp sender,

 

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Jonward1649

Member

• Nov 6, 2015

• #7

I shall try the passenger switch when it is daylight thanks. Great to have answers so quick on this forum as a new member.

 

Alibro

Well-Known Member

• Nov 6, 2015

• #8

As I said in a previous thread only the truly stupid or ignorant buy K series Freelanders.
We need to stick together.

 

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Jonward1649

Member

• Nov 6, 2015

• #9

I have always prided myself on being truly stupid or maybe just ahead of my time!

 

Alibro

Well-Known Member

• Nov 6, 2015

• #10

The stupid buy Landrovers, the truly stupid buy K series Landrovers.

 

B34R

Active Member

• Nov 6, 2015

• #11

Excuuuuuuse me, I resemble that remark!

I knew what I was getting myself into though

 

Alibro

Well-Known Member

• Nov 6, 2015

• #12

B34R said:

Excuuuuuuse me, I resemble that remark!

I knew what I was getting myself into though

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Aahhh! Like me then you can't plead ignorance which leaves only one alternative. At least we recognise that.