1. Knupke

    Arkansas Disco Revival

    that's about the way it works for everyone:p
  2. Knupke

    Knupke, freelander 1.8 does start and fire and then dies immidiately

    yes just to be sure I will put in a new ignition coil in Monday, then we will see what happens :cool: if this doesn't work I have to get in a lot deeper:eek:
  3. Knupke

    Knupke, freelander 1.8 does start and fire and then dies immidiately

    thanks will go on with the litle bastard then to get her to work;)o_O
  4. Knupke

    Arkansas Disco Revival

    followed your story momentary busy with an FL 1 which doesn't want to run,next up a Defender 110 V8 which needs some serious love keep up the good work there are more people following this than you think
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    Knupke, freelander 1.8 does start and fire and then dies immidiately

    took out the ignition coil tested resistance over 12V connection it reads 2,6 Ohm is that ok? to be sure i ordered a new one will be in tomorow (I Hope). keep you all posted
  6. Knupke

    Steve's unexpected Series 3 rebuild.

    just read it all, keep up the good work we've got a 1986 110 V8 which is planned to get some work done comming summer hope to have a lot less work on it. will keep following this great thread.
  7. Knupke

    Knupke, freelander 1.8 does start and fire and then dies immidiately

    had the switch out and checked looks fine to me. now got the negative lead disconnected from battery hope it resets after this I'am out of ideas. anyone got some tips???
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    Knupke, freelander 1.8 does start and fire and then dies immidiately

    new pump installed still the sam problem omly a less noisy pump. ouy of cleus, think will have to take the steering column apart to look at the contact switch keep you all posted
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    Knupke, freelander 1.8 does start and fire and then dies immidiately

    said yo keep you all upgraded distributor cap and rotor exchanged NO result. ordered a fuelpump got the wrong part (differeent connector). new pump will be in house wednesday will keep you posted
  10. Knupke

    Knupke, freelander 1.8 does start and fire and then dies immidiately

    distributor cap and rotor are bad waiting for parts will keep you guys updated
  11. Knupke

    Knupke, freelander 1.8 does start and fire and then dies immidiately

    had pump out end tested it out of car runs fine, checked filter no obstruction there next step will be ignition and keep my fingers crossed that it works afterwards
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    Knupke, freelander 1.8 does start and fire and then dies immidiately

    can hear the pump prime but after starting there are no sounds from the back so it primes and then stops?? after starting the engine makes a few revs and then stops. the question in this case is is the pump connected with the immobiliser? because my second immo. is broke and with this the...
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    Knupke, freelander 1.8 does start and fire and then dies immidiately

    when I'am at it will check that to
  14. Knupke

    Knupke, freelander 1.8 does start and fire and then dies immidiately

    ok thanks will check them first then although my FL starts and then dies immidiately.
  15. Knupke

    Knupke, freelander 1.8 does start and fire and then dies immidiately

    stil thanks hope someone can help with a solution
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    Knupke, freelander 1.8 does start and fire and then dies immidiately

    here's an update concerning our Freelander. checked working order of keys and alarm handset (works fine) checked possible fuses(are ok) the vehicle is an'99 1.8 16Valve the result is still the same starts, fires up and then dies. if I try the spare set which is dead nothing goes so in my...
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    Knupke, freelander 1.8 does start and fire and then dies immidiately

    the following happened to me last night we drove out to visit some friends and when we were going home the car started and then died immidiately,i locked and opened the car and then started it again same result. i think the ignition is stopped because when we restart without locking and opening...
  18. Knupke

    Knupke

    hi i just registered because we can use the help from you i am a 54 year old male with a proffesional automotive career. now we own a 2001 freelander 1.8 and a1986 defender 110 V8 maybe i can be of help in some problems because of my 30+ years of expirience in the field.