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porterfree



Member Since: 10 Jun 2019
Location: New Jersey
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Freelander 2 - Throttle Body/Valve Issue

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Hello everyone,

I own a Freelander 2 - 2.2 TD4 (2008) at 100K miles. It started to make a continuous clicking noise coming most probably from the part seen on the picture. This happens only when I insert the remote control into the starter control unit (without pushing the start button). I couldn't hear whether the noise stops when I start the engine. But noise definitely stops when I remove the remote control.

Dealer says it is related to throttle valve and suggests replacing the unit. Can the throttle valve make a noise even before starting the engine?

Any idea what this problem could be related to?

Thanks in advance.

Update: Throttle body has been replaced and the clicking noise is gone.

Since I bought the car 2 years ago I have been hearing a very low screeching noise coming from the engine when I rev it up. That noise is also gone now. Clearly it was a throttle body related issue. Engine responsiveness is also better probably because the fuel filter is replaced too.

Thanks again for all the help and comments.

Last edited by porterfree on 12th Jun 2019 8:45 am. Edited 3 times in total
Post #373337 10th Jun 2019 9:00 am
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SYFL2



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2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

I can’t see any pictures but I had a relay clicking in the passenger footwell when I had a steering lock problem.
Post #373338 10th Jun 2019 9:18 am
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IanMetro



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seagull1



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Sumatra Black

Yes, probably a damaged gear in the throttle body and it is trying to reset it self ready to start up.
The throttle body will usually wine when inserting the key and after shutting the engine down.

Richard. FL2 07 TD4 GS Auto
Ex 02 TD4 Auto
Post #373345 10th Jun 2019 11:28 am
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porterfree



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That makes sense. Thanks for the info.
Post #373442 12th Jun 2019 8:29 am
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Ptrouse



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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Santorini Black
Does a throttle body need calibrating after replacement ?

In a related matter does anyone know if a calibration of the throttle body is required after its changes? I'm changing mine on Tuesday but could get a definitive answer from searches in Google. If it does can anyone help ?
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seagull1



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Sumatra Black

When I fitted mine I switched the ignition on waited for the throttle body to stop hunting then started the engine, ran a bit rough for about 30 sec then was OK.

Richard. FL2 07 TD4 GS Auto
Ex 02 TD4 Auto
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SteveC



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England 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Zermatt Silver
Re: Does a throttle body need calibrating after replacement

Ptrouse wrote:
In a related matter does anyone know if a calibration of the throttle body is required after its changes?


Mine was just a case of "fit and forget" and it was absolutely fine.

No calibration. Steve

2008 TD4 HSE Auto, Zermatt Silver
Post #373961 24th Jun 2019 8:31 am
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