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Thanks for your response , really detailed. A month on and after fitting the new break switch it started first time and being running fine . However after 2 weeks of not being driven as I was offshore and the harsh snow this week again the Freelander has failed me . It tried turning over several...

Thanks hippo, both occasions the car has not been able to start or even crank with F4 flashing , code reader had the faults above . Will try the barrel connectors method 1 tomorrow and will have a good check with all cables etc

Yes check the electrics and each led light is correctly lit and displayed on the dash. I have ordered a new break switch anyway just to try , I’ll go over all the earths again and check starter motor connections etc like I did previously and check the twisted connection cables. failing that...

Yes I managed to get a landrover reader and the below codes came up which I couldn’t remove. C1221 break pedal switch electrical failure previously had the same issue 2 months ago and same code and a clean and wiggle of wire and managed to get her started other code is c1151 Can gbox data...

Hello, when I first turn the key to fire all seems ok, all normal lights are on and then go off and the Parking P is On the dash, as I turn it to turn over it simply then changes to a F4 and all the dash lights come on and a clicking starts but gradually fades out? I checked the spade end...

Good morning all again randomly this morning after the trucks been used continuously for the last week it’s stuck in limp mode F4. It doesn’t allow me to even turn over the engine. Checked loose connections and removed battery and put back , I have a full battery and everything is working on...

Thanks for your reply. Do you think these codes are just from a power supply issue and hence why it’s in limp F4 mode. I’ll test the battery today, the earths are difficult to find on the v6 auto as it’s so compact but will have a go. I did had jump leads using my wife’s car on the battery and...

Hello, I have come across an odd issue with my freelander this week, it was used all week driving approx 100 miles a mixture of road and light dirt tracks. The following morning on start up all that happened was a loud clicking noise followed by the display flashing rapidly and and a F4. It...

Hi Thanks for reply. I just for some reason expected there to be a feel of suction in them, aswell because they link to the large throttle body hose for intake. They are in excellent condition and I’m just trying to find my feet with this new v6, as there a lot of black pipes I wondered what...

Good morning all Any help appreciate I have removed air filter cover and engine cover and found all the vacuum plastic pipes leading to throttle body and various other location. Question is should I be feeling vacuum suction from these pipes as nothing is happening with them when I have...

Thanks guys for your help ! I'll have a look at this , as a las resort I will have to get to garage but I'll se show easy it is to remove covers and inspect belt. Appreciate your support !

Thanks grumpy gel for your detailed support Yes even tho she has been running brilliant for last two years the starting has got worse overtime , and particular the winter but even milder weather , once running tho she starts immediately all day without any issues. is timing a massive job? At...

Good evening , only noise I can hear is a constant clicking noise from fuel pump area ? It even cranks at a high speed which says there is compression there

Thanks for you advice , I've spent 3 hours today checking all wires and cables a fuses and all seems in good order. Removed sensors and gave them a clean with contact cleaner and replaced , tried to start with no luck.changed all relays as well .so annoying this Is !!

Thanks for your reply , yes I need to check them but access is difficult as the bolts on the timing belt cover have been cross thread and just keep turning , also I do need to try fuel fuel pump belt . Are they located in same area ? And thanks for the advice regarding the tooling , it was a...

hi all I'm struggling to get my freelander 1998 l series running , it's been in my garage for 2 months as I only use it for shooting season and only cover 1000 miles a year. On running it for 2 days approx 2 hours and driving it for around 20 mins I now can't get it started and I'm struggling...

Freelander xedi cold start problems

Can't find glow plugs on my freelander xedi 2 lye diesel. Help please, partially blind so difficult with glasses