Bugsy
Active Member
2002 - Two pump model Freelander 1.
Bit of a story so bear with me please.
Had a non-start situation a while ago and found, from advice on here, that a tap on the under bonnet pump may work. It did.
Knowing that it would fail at some point I have just fitted a new pump and filter (also but may not be relevant, a new battery)
Anyway, all done, a few plasters on the hands but all OK. Switched on ign, let the pump prime and then started it. Switched it off after checking for leaks etc and all good.
Decided to road-test it and it was instant start and drove perfectly. Got back home and switched off.
Ten minutes later went to start it and nothing. Spins over fine, pump is purring away but no inclination whatsoever to fire up.
I've done a search but can't find anything similar to this problem so any help on this would be greatly appreciated.
Bit of a story so bear with me please.
Had a non-start situation a while ago and found, from advice on here, that a tap on the under bonnet pump may work. It did.
Knowing that it would fail at some point I have just fitted a new pump and filter (also but may not be relevant, a new battery)
Anyway, all done, a few plasters on the hands but all OK. Switched on ign, let the pump prime and then started it. Switched it off after checking for leaks etc and all good.
Decided to road-test it and it was instant start and drove perfectly. Got back home and switched off.
Ten minutes later went to start it and nothing. Spins over fine, pump is purring away but no inclination whatsoever to fire up.
I've done a search but can't find anything similar to this problem so any help on this would be greatly appreciated.
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