Hi guys anyone here who can help me with my Freelander 2 issue?
It’s a petrol 3.2 it was raining last week Nd the roads were flooded, I ran her thru the water and low a behold she went off, I cranked it back up Nd it came on but it doesn’t rev deyond 2 since then, I’ve checked the codes but all cleared out clear, I changed the throttle body, still no change, I changed the fuel pump still same, I need help guys

Check the air filter in case it has gotten wet. I had a similar problem a few years ago on a Vauxhall that had been driven through bonnet high water. The air filter had basically became a big sodden mess that had gotten partially sucked up the air intake pipe blocking it. Good luck!

Quite common on the FL2's even in heavy rain/going through puddles etc.  Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

aig wrote:

I ran her thru the water

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Are you implying it was at considerable speed? If it was then I'd definitely check the airbox. Jules

Hi guys
Sorry to bring up an old thread, but I drove my 2008 2,2d auto from Alicante to Almeria yesterday in torrential rain, steady 100km on a soaked motorway. A journey off around 250km.
A few times I noticed a few judders on acceleration but assumed slight aqua plaining.
After coming off the motorway to normal roads, no power, had to go to manual and trundle along at al low revs to get up to 60kmph max.

At home, removed the air filter (it was like a sodden sponge) so left it til this morning.

I've blasted out the air box and adjoining pipe with air, put in a new air filter and tried it.
Its a bit worse if anything, slow uptake on revs. almost grinds to a halt on any kind of incline, managed 10km a slow speeds.
Rechecked air filter, bone dry as should be, but no power.

Please if anyone can continue this thread of what my next checks would be I would be truly grateful.

Gracias Amigos.

check the sensor on the air intake after the air filter, maf sensor,its probably wet.

Sid
Thankyou so much for the prompt reply.
Dry today so removed the maf sensor, it seemed dry, but blasted it with air anyway, replaced it and still the same.
Removed it again and tried the car without it, full revs and power again, so I assume its knackered. replacement ordered from Amazon Spain, 32€, so hopefully all good when it arrives.

After reading many topics on here with similar problem, is there a way to prevent this happening again? (Though I doubt we'll have any more rain til next winter here)
And I also notice that my drain hole in the bottom of the filter box doesn't have the rubber washer/valve. Is it worth fitting one.

Again thanks Sid and thanks to the forum.

Yes I think it is worth it from memory it’s supposed to restrict water getting in but allow water out.

sid wrote:

check the sensor on the air intake after the air filter, maf sensor,its probably wet.

Thanks chaps!

Ball valve repair kit on shopping list for when I next go to hardware shop.

pulling off the maf wiring,reverts the ecu to default setting,a good temp fix for us at the road side.

Lol. I was wondering how you guy's coped in rainier countries!