bigal61red
New Member
Hi folks i have just bought a 1999 disco td5 which as they all seem to be sluggish at certain points. has anybody got a suggestion as to either re map or chip. which is best .
run that one past me again please
andymach23
Active Member
Hi
It might be worth checking a few things on your car as it could be down on power. There are sensors that can get dirty over time and affect performance. You could try the following...
1. The MAP sensor on the inlet manifold being bunged up with oil. Spray with contact cleaner to clean.
2. The MAF sensor after the airbox could be dirty. Clean element carefully with contact cleaner and a few cotton buds. Also clean the electrical contacts on the multi plug.
3. The EGR valve could do with being blanked off if not already done. There is no beneift to the EGR. Get a kit off Ebay for £6 or so.
4. Turbo wastegate arm can stick, affecting power.
I have dome all these on my 2000 TD5 since I got it. They all made a difference. Cleaning the MAP made a significant improvement. I cleaned the MAF on Thursday and the car is much nicer to drive. It pulls better, revs out more and genearlly feels much nicer to drive. Really happy with the result.
It's always a good idea to make sure the car is running right. A session on a disagnostic tool at an independant for £30 could also be a good idea.
From what I gather a remap is alway better than a plug in box, which just fools the signals from the ECU to the injectors.
Cheers
Andy
It might be worth checking a few things on your car as it could be down on power. There are sensors that can get dirty over time and affect performance. You could try the following...
1. The MAP sensor on the inlet manifold being bunged up with oil. Spray with contact cleaner to clean.
2. The MAF sensor after the airbox could be dirty. Clean element carefully with contact cleaner and a few cotton buds. Also clean the electrical contacts on the multi plug.
3. The EGR valve could do with being blanked off if not already done. There is no beneift to the EGR. Get a kit off Ebay for £6 or so.
4. Turbo wastegate arm can stick, affecting power.
I have dome all these on my 2000 TD5 since I got it. They all made a difference. Cleaning the MAP made a significant improvement. I cleaned the MAF on Thursday and the car is much nicer to drive. It pulls better, revs out more and genearlly feels much nicer to drive. Really happy with the result.
It's always a good idea to make sure the car is running right. A session on a disagnostic tool at an independant for £30 could also be a good idea.
From what I gather a remap is alway better than a plug in box, which just fools the signals from the ECU to the injectors.
Cheers
Andy
bigal61red
New Member
cheers andy. much appreciated
pussyeater
New Member
if you want power increase then these tuning modules are the way to go mate, they are special
my mate has one on his TD4 freelander and it does fly
have a word with Ian at King Quick and he'll explain it to you
his brain is extremely active so he talks at a million miles an hour usually lol
he know what he's talking about though
Kingquick Technologies Diesel Tuning units give you more performance, more power, more torque!
they come with genuine multi plugs and wiring harness
about 10 mins to fit and can be removed in the same time
best regards
If you are looking for a quick power increase then a plug in chip is easyest but if you want a smooth and powerful disco, then talk to Gary Wood at TD5 ALIVE 01472 812900 Email TD5Alive Ltd - Land Rover Td5 Specialists, Diagnostics, and Custom Performance Tuning . He is very helpful and does an amazing job at bespoke mapping your ecu to your requirements
battenberg
Well-Known Member
get a re-map...
the TD5 engine is covered in sensors, a re-map will take into account all of these, a power chip will fool a few sensors into forcing overfueling..!
if you're gonna do it, do it properly!
the TD5 engine is covered in sensors, a re-map will take into account all of these, a power chip will fool a few sensors into forcing overfueling..!
if you're gonna do it, do it properly!
minidod
Active Member
I have to agree with 4x4forks.
Got my 2004 disco re-mapped last month at TD5 Alive and Gary really knows his stuff and will do the re-map to suit your car.
Blank off the EGR and buy a new foam air filter from Gary while your there.
The car goes so much better now my father-in-law nearly crashed when the car in front didn't pull off the roundabout fast enough.
Got my 2004 disco re-mapped last month at TD5 Alive and Gary really knows his stuff and will do the re-map to suit your car.
Blank off the EGR and buy a new foam air filter from Gary while your there.
The car goes so much better now my father-in-law nearly crashed when the car in front didn't pull off the roundabout fast enough.
Rand
Member
I just cleaned the MAP Sensor on my 2000 TD5 with auto trans and 123K miles. It was pretty bunged up with heavy oily goo.
I am shocked at the transformation in performance! This TD5 is not only my first Land Rover but my first diesel of any kind so I thought the somewhat sluggish performance was normal.
If you are not sure if your TD5 is running at it's best, do yourself a favor and try this easy DIY!!
Here's a photo of the sensor before cleaning. Nasty.
Took me all of 30 minutes start to finish and it could not have been easier. Used white spirit and a cotton swab.
I am shocked at the transformation in performance! This TD5 is not only my first Land Rover but my first diesel of any kind so I thought the somewhat sluggish performance was normal.
If you are not sure if your TD5 is running at it's best, do yourself a favor and try this easy DIY!!
Here's a photo of the sensor before cleaning. Nasty.
Took me all of 30 minutes start to finish and it could not have been easier. Used white spirit and a cotton swab.
andymach23
Active Member
This gunge comes from the EGR valve. You should fit a blanking plate or remove the EGR valve completely to keep this clean
Rand
Member
This gunge comes from the EGR valve. You should fit a blanking plate or remove the EGR valve completely to keep this clean
Ordered one today....will bang it on in a few days and re-clean the MAP sensor one last time.
gazztd5
New Member
check out td5 alive,dont go down the piggyback chip route,ive had both now and currently run a stage 2+remap large intercooler,exhaust and hybrid turbo and never had a problem,td5 alive will check all sensors on engine before doing a remap and wont do it if there are any problems with it until they are sorted.
