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 Starting engine by running downhill. |
Chris P
 26th Jan 2015 12:34 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 16 · Views: 6573 · Subject: Starting engine by running downhill. |
Thank you for your help.
Sooner or later I will have to change the starter.
I am disappointed though as I considered that the main advantage of a manual gearbox over an automatic one is that you cou ... |
| Starting engine by running downhill. |
Chris P
26th Jan 2015 8:56 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 16 · Views: 6573 · Subject: Starting engine by running downhill. |
| I checed the battery is good. Anyway, sometimes it starts some time it does not. I can hear the solenoid when I push the start button. By having someone in the car (to push the start button) an me hit ... |
| Starting engine by running downhill. |
Chris P
25th Jan 2015 10:35 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 16 · Views: 6573 · Subject: Starting engine by running downhill. |
| Without pressing the clutch. |
| Starting engine by running downhill. |
Chris P
25th Jan 2015 10:35 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 16 · Views: 6573 · Subject: Starting engine by running downhill. |
| Yes! By pressing and holding the start button for 2 seconds the ignition turns on. |
| Starting engine by running downhill. |
Chris P
25th Jan 2015 10:23 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 16 · Views: 6573 · Subject: Starting engine by running downhill. |
| I have done it myself with many cars but with freelander 2 it’s not working. It seems that there is a conflict with various sensors and switches. In order for the engine to start, it has to rotate wit ... |
| Starting engine by running downhill. |
Chris P
25th Jan 2015 9:41 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 16 · Views: 6573 · Subject: Starting engine by running downhill. |
| Let’s say I have a problem with the starter motor, or the buttery is too weak, how can I start the engine by towing or just letting the car go downhill? Of course, we are speaking about a manual one. |
| EGR valve (Exhaust Gases Recirculation) |
Chris P
23rd Jan 2015 9:39 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 79 · Views: 68136 · Subject: EGR valve (Exhaust Gases Recirculation) |
| I would be very interested to hear about fuel consumption after the ECU remapping, before and after fitting the EGR blanking plate. |
| Strange noise from front left axle |
Chris P
16th May 2012 7:00 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 11 · Views: 14335 · Subject: Strange noise from front left axle |
| Don't have great expectations from the dealer (any dealer). |
| EGR valve (Exhaust Gases Recirculation) |
Chris P
29th Apr 2011 9:32 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 79 · Views: 68136 · Subject: Re: Egr |
[quote="john.f"]No normal driving average 50mpg to work and back[/quote]
John, so you say you have managed to half your consumption by just removing the EGR Valve, is that right?  |
| Front end noise when turning at low speed |
Chris P
10th Mar 2011 2:54 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 15 · Views: 16245 · Subject: Front end noise when turning at low speed |
| I could hear this clicking noise when the odometer was at around 30000km. Now it’s over 40000km and I can’t hear it anymore! Also note that the brake pads are still the original. I never believed that ... |
| EGR valve (Exhaust Gases Recirculation) |
Chris P
15th Nov 2010 6:47 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 79 · Views: 68136 · Subject: EGR valve (Exhaust Gases Recirculation) |
| Isn't there any danger for the turbo if trhe EGR valve is removed:?: |
| EGR valve (Exhaust Gases Recirculation) |
Chris P
3rd Sep 2010 11:42 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 79 · Views: 68136 · Subject: Re: Smoke from the exaust |
garfild,
I would suggest you to insist that the dealer should check it as soon as possible, as you said that the smoke is gray (burning oil) and also you have enormous power. It could be someth ... |
| fuel consumption |
Chris P
11th Nov 2009 10:08 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 65 · Views: 24582 · Subject: fuel consumption |
| [quote="xxtrail"]My auto gives approx 30 on short trips (2-5 miles) but up to 36 on long runs. Climate control is never off (set on auto) as I like a constant temperature and 'clear' window ... |
| High Level Brakelight |
Chris P
20th Oct 2009 9:20 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 16643 · Subject: High Level Brakelight |
| Every time I was washing my car I could see some water drop marks on the inside of the rear window. Then I realise that the high level brake light was a bit loose. I removed it and tried to add anothe ... |
| Rattles drive me nuts, anyone tried Rattlebuster? |
Chris P
20th Sep 2009 8:19 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 21 · Views: 18522 · Subject: Rattles drive me nuts, anyone tried Rattlebuster? |
| Mine also has a rattle noise coming from the interior mirror. I can hear it when driving in not so good roads and disappears when squeezing mirror top to bottom. Do you think a dealer would replace it ... |
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