Hi I'm running a 12 yr old freelander 1.8 petrol. Struggled to start this afternoon and once at destination failed to restart. Symptoms: - turns over but fails to start, battery strong - after 4-5 attempts with foot on floor of accelerator it started briefly but as I put into gear to move...

throttle body sticking. can i fix that easily? what would a garage charge do you think ie time for job?

Other places ive read mention the throttle switch - is this likley. i cant do this myself but need to be armed with info so im not a complete muppet at the garage.

not that i am aware of no.

Sorry guys , it is a 1.8 freelander petrol (2000). have not turned it off when it ocurred , will do so next time and see if it runs on.

I have recently noticed that the car starts to race when its idle or just when coming down the gear on approach to a junction. The only way to stop it is to press the accelerator and it all calms down again. Seems to be happening more frequently over last few weeks. On top of that today the...

Hello, i'm a newbie to the forum. i own a 2000 Freelander 1.8 petrol LHD. Recently returned from Gibraltar and in the process of converting to UK Spec.:)

Hi, i have a freelander LHD (2000) that i have brought back from Gibraltar recently and currently driving on Gib insurance and MOT. I also dont have a COC and wonder if i need one? does anyone know or this other thing called a Mutual Recognition Certificate. i have KPH and not MPH as well. Is...