Had a strange one today
Car started but would not rev
11.6 volt showing on the gap,Bt
No other faults that would be related
So clearly not charging
After many restarts inc disconnecting the batt for a restart
It eventually starts and revs charging ok
Any idea’s ????? 2008 xs
Snorkel
raised axle/gearbox breathers
Mantec tank guard
Cb radio
Blanked EGR
Sump guard
Scratches
Snolkle

I got it to rev now, with battery light on
The blue wire looks ok
Any ideas 2008 xs
Snorkel
raised axle/gearbox breathers
Mantec tank guard
Cb radio
Blanked EGR
Sump guard
Scratches
Snolkle

I was going to say check the Blue wire.

Old battery ? If older than 5 years boot it out. FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

Battery 3 years old
The battery light on, but charging is baffling me 2008 xs
Snorkel
raised axle/gearbox breathers
Mantec tank guard
Cb radio
Blanked EGR
Sump guard
Scratches
Snolkle

Is the belt tight ? My jockey pulley failed. FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

Yes, I’m going to take the diesel filter off again tomorrow
So I can have a second look at the wire
I did give it a good pull, just in case the copper has snapped
Could it be the alternator?? 2008 xs
Snorkel
raised axle/gearbox breathers
Mantec tank guard
Cb radio
Blanked EGR
Sump guard
Scratches
Snolkle

Check the alternator pulley is working correctly. It has a one way clutch bearing, they can fail by seizing totally or by slipping. It should grip in one direction but be free to rotate in the other.

Nick (Now Sold). 2008 Freelander 2 (Nazca Sand) SE TD4 Auto. Statutory write off & on WOVR for hail damage but still road legal.
171037Km as of 09/05/22
Superchips Bluefin Flash
Nanocom Evo II (also sold)

I’ve got 13.5v
But the battery light is on ?? 2008 xs
Snorkel
raised axle/gearbox breathers
Mantec tank guard
Cb radio
Blanked EGR
Sump guard
Scratches
Snolkle

New alternator fitted 14v on tick over
All seemed good
After I stoped the engine and restarted
I had no electric power in the cab
No clocks
No radio
No a/c
And suddenly it came back on ???
Could it be a relay ?? 2008 xs
Snorkel
raised axle/gearbox breathers
Mantec tank guard
Cb radio
Blanked EGR
Sump guard
Scratches
Snolkle

Well I’m beside the road stuck
It starts but can’t rev the engine
And the battery light back on ???
Is there a relay that could be faulty
Please help 2008 xs
Snorkel
raised axle/gearbox breathers
Mantec tank guard
Cb radio
Blanked EGR
Sump guard
Scratches
Snolkle

Sounds daft I know but...

If the valve in the throttle body fails, it can jam partially open, this will allow the car to start - just ie 400rpm, not enough to kick the alternator in - so charging light doesn't go out. And to add insult to injury no engine management light.

Code reader will tell you that the throttle valve is out of position. -

The nice man from the AA just rammed a screwdriver strait through it and jammed the valve wide open - car then worked fine for 2-3weeks until I had chance to replace the unit Tangiers Orange - gone, missing her
Replaced by Ewok what a mistake - now a happy Disco Sport owner

Could be the issue below.

SSM48697: Freelander 2 Diesel Auto Delayed Throttle Pedal Response
Customer reports: After starting the engine and selecting Drive, followed by pressing the accelerator pedal, there is a delayed reaction from the engine and RPM remain at idle for a few seconds with the battery warning light on.
Root Cause: Start to run map speed threshold not fully achieved when FEAD fully loaded.
Action: An engine calibration update has been made available for download to resolve 'reported customer concerns' only. A software update is available on SDD from DVD125 P4 with software management pack 69 or later. The software release will only apply to Diesel Automatic vehicles.

Thank you so much for replying
No codes showing on the gap,Bt tool
Only showing 11.7 volts
I fitted a new alternator yesterday
This has happened before
In the past I’ve turned the engine off and restarted ,and all’s been well
I’m looking for the ecm box so I can check the other end of the blue wire 2008 xs
Snorkel
raised axle/gearbox breathers
Mantec tank guard
Cb radio
Blanked EGR
Sump guard
Scratches
Snolkle

Waiting on rac, see what they say 2008 xs
Snorkel
raised axle/gearbox breathers
Mantec tank guard
Cb radio
Blanked EGR
Sump guard
Scratches
Snolkle

RAC not much help
Confirmed when it’s not responding to the throttle it’s also not charging
Wile running it just starts charging after a few minuets and responding to the throttle
He was as lost as me
Could it be the ECB ??
Any help would be very welcomed 🙏 2008 xs
Snorkel
raised axle/gearbox breathers
Mantec tank guard
Cb radio
Blanked EGR
Sump guard
Scratches
Snolkle