Mudstyler · Jul 21, 2018

Hi. We’re on holiday in France and today the landy started to play up. It feels like fuel starvation. Starts and drives fine but traits to judder at 50 in 5th and won’t get past 60 mph. No smoke... I changed all filters and oil 2 weeks ago. Any ideas? Had new injectors and harness 20k ago.
Any pointers would be good. I’m our in the sticks with a basic tool kit but anything’s possible

neilly · Jul 21, 2018

So at slower speeds using full throttle it is OK?

Cheers

Mudstyler · Jul 21, 2018

Yes low speed is fine full throttle. Just tried Marconi reset. Disconnect battery.... and the Maf... no difference. Is it in limp mode?

neilly · Jul 21, 2018

Have you checked the red plug for oil?

Cheers

Mudstyler · Jul 21, 2018

neilly said:
Have you checked the red plug for oil?

Cheers

It’s oily.....

neilly · Jul 21, 2018

Mudstyler said:
It’s oily.....

Clean it. let it dry, try again.

Cheers

Mudstyler · Jul 21, 2018

Ok. Thanks

Mudstyler · Jul 21, 2018

Wasn’t too bad. Wiped it & wires with kitchen roll. Still no change though.

sharkey964 · Jul 21, 2018

You reraly need to clean it out with brake cleaner....plug & ECU.
Where are you???
Marc

Jaswilliams · Jul 21, 2018

Check that the waste gate on the turbo is not stuck. If it’s stuck it can overboost and cause the what seems to be a misfire

Mudstyler · Jul 21, 2018

In Dordogne for another week. I’ll try to get some solvent cleaner.... everything here shut on Sundays. Will check the waste gate too.
Cheers

Mudstyler · Jul 22, 2018

Ok. Red connector now spotless and waste gate free. Still no go.... any other ideas? Please.

1988smithy · Jul 22, 2018

Can you hear the fuel pump priming on ignition 2 position?

Mudstyler · Jul 22, 2018

Silent! Is it in the tank?

1988smithy · Jul 22, 2018

Yes mate, you need to get under the boot carpet. There's a small hatch with about 10 screws. Undo and remove then you'll see the top of the pump in the tank. Secured by locking ring. Electrical connector on top, multimeter if you've got one see if you've got 12 volts going to it. If you've got power going to it but can't hear it priming or running then it's duff mate

Edit sorry is it discovery or defender? If defender ignore boot carpet and hatch, think you have to drop the tank instead

Mudstyler · Jul 22, 2018

Defender. Bust found the middle yellow fuse blown under the drivers seat and the relay has a broken spring. I’ll try a repair with a freezer bay tie....

1988smithy · Jul 22, 2018

Mudstyler said:
Defender. Bust found the middle yellow fuse blown under the drivers seat and the relay has a broken spring. I’ll try a repair with a freezer bay tie....

Great stuff, hope you get going again

sharkey964 · Jul 22, 2018

I'm in the Dordogne too,give me a shout if you have no luck.
Marc

Mudstyler · Jul 22, 2018

Sorted! Goes like a train again. Thank you so much guys. It would have been a long journey home at 45mph! And I’ve learned a bit more about the old landy.
Cheers

1988smithy · Jul 22, 2018

Mudstyler said:
Sorted! Goes like a train again. Thank you so much guys. It would have been a long journey home at 45mph! And I’ve learned a bit more about the old landy.
Cheers

Brilliant!

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