Thanks.
I am planning on replacing the fuel filter next month before we go on holiday.

Regards Thanks

SMG

Our car is finally back to its responsive self. As per previous update, the throttle body was replaced. Due to the amount of oil in the unit I ordered a new MAP sensor which I swopped over today and thankfully the car is back to it's responsive self! Phew! Was making a list of what to look at next which could of been rather expensive.


A 2007 LR Freelander 2 GS - factory tints, LR mud flaps, 2013 facelift)
Problems/solutions include: rear diff pinion replaced, stearing rack and pump replaced, alternator earth cable replaced (plus new alternator as misdiagnosed), throttle body replaced, MAP sensor replaced, secondary earth cable...
2002 MG TF 160 1.8i VVC - Gone
1998 MGF 1.8i VVC - Gone

Well. We've had our freelander 2 less than a week and it's back at the garage already.

My wife was driving and she said the car shuddered at speed and was losing power. I drove it today and I noticed it say reduced engine performance and the car was in limp mode.

Took it back to the Toyota dealer we bought it from and they said a glow plug has gone and the EGR valve is sticking or unserviceable.

Hopefully that resolves. I've read a number of people having issues with exhaust sensors and fuel filters.
You
Cheers.

Stefan.

Don't forget that the glow plug issue will only affect the starting. 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
5 x FL2 4 manual + 1 auto
Now Discovery Sport P250 MHEV SE

Agreed. It did stall after I started it this morning, so I assumed it was because of the cold. I'll let you all know how I get on once the garage fixes it.

I love the car so I really hope they resolve it first time.

Cheers for the advice.

Stefan.

I wonder if this is the reason that the car was traded in? Always suspicious of a fault that occurs so soon after purchase. 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
5 x FL2 4 manual + 1 auto
Now Discovery Sport P250 MHEV SE

That thought crossed my mind. However it's getting resolved and is now on a three month warranty.

Anything that goes wrong it'll be going straight back to the garage. Lol.

It does seem a good example. 57 plate with 60k miles HSE auto. All previous MOTs passes with only a single advisory of brake pads. All service history was complete at the Land Rover main dealer here in Conwy.

This was the only car I got a 'warm feeling' from. There was many duds about.

I love the car so I just want it fixed so we can enjoy it.

Stefan.

I have a Freelander 2 diesel automatic gear box (2009 model) having done so far 162,000kms. Last week when I was driving on the motorway, I got the signal reduced engine performance, and the car went limp, lost immediately power without letting me speed above 80kms/per hour. I had twice this problem in the past, first at 80,000kms and second at 131,000 kms. The problem in the first time was solved by changing the fuel (diesel) filter and the second time by reprogramming the turbo charger. This time, when I brought the car to the Land Rover’s mechanics, the diagnostic machine came with the message indicating the fault: “turbocharger overboost” and the recommendation suggested by the computer was to “reflash the turbocharger”. So, they’ve done it and the problem ceased to exist, so far. However, this left me with two questions : 1) what are the possible causes of this loss of power, because it can be dangerous if it happens when you attempt an overtake or if you are in a deserted mountainous place and 2) if there is a necessity of replacing the turbocharger after some time and mileage, which is of course the most unwanted and expensive solution. I would like to hear your views and share your experiences, upon this particular problem.

mines done 286000km or 178,000 miles and still on the original turbo - so I would hope that yours has many miles left to go.
I am sure someone with a better knowledge will be along soon, but I would be looking for a fault either with an actuator or if the turbo has variable vanes, then maybe these are sticking - a common enough fault on other makes of car. Tangiers Orange - gone, missing her
Replaced by Ewok what a mistake - now a happy Disco Sport owner

Multiple threads merged to make searching easier

So. The car came back from the garage we bought it from.

Turns out it was a duff glow plug and sticky EGR valve.

hi first post here,
really new to this so apologies if I'm doing it wrong, a warning light came on, restricted performance and an engine light came on, yellow ish in colour, can I still drive the vehicle and whatb might be the cause, I did run the fuel down but only ran it for about three miles before filling up, all ok for couple of days but now this, need the car and no time to sort out, any advice

Rob

Have a read in this thread for some ideas, welcome to the forum

So after a few weeks of no more lights and warnings. Today I have had the restricted performance warning and loss of power four times. Each time just driving along steady speed then dash lights up.😡
Three times cleared itself after a mile or so, last time it was still on as I arrived home. Tried a re-start, just the same.
I have come in and left it. Tomorrow will call LR assist again, or the dealer?
I presume not the previous fault, electrical connector, as this time no amber engine light.

LR assist said egr valve.
Dealer confirmed and replaced. Seems ok now.
So at 39k new egr valve?
Fuel? Design? My rubbish driving?