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BrettMRC

Member Since: 02 Jan 2024
Location: South West
Posts: 24

D250 - Occasional hesitation under partial load

I've noticed a few times now that our D250 hesitates/stutters when driving under partial throttle, (example being cruising on an A road).

The symptom is a very brief flatspot/stutter/hesitation that probably lasts no more than a second.

Over the last couple of months I've noticed it 9 or 10 times now.

Reminds me of a fuel pump issue I had on a VW LT van.

No codes as yet...

Anyone else had similar?

3rd Oct 2024 6:45am

lightning

Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Posts: 2925

l've read a couple of similar issues on forums, but nobody came back and explained what the fault turned out to be.

3rd Oct 2024 6:59am

BrettMRC

Member Since: 02 Jan 2024
Location: South West
Posts: 24

I'll see how it develops... not keen on yet another hours drive to the dealer

3rd Oct 2024 7:06am

Moo

Member Since: 01 Oct 2021
Location: UK
Posts: 1432

Interesting. Not experienced this. Currently on 32000 miles. Eiger Grey MY23 D250 SE with bits. Known as Noddy.

3rd Oct 2024 7:29am

Retroanaconda

Member Since: 04 Jan 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 2688

Keep an eye out for P006B or P0401 codes.

I had this and it was the exhaust manifold pressure sensor blocked up. Occasional but very minor hesitation, often when pulling away from a junction or roundabout etc.

3rd Oct 2024 1:36pm

Jamundo86

Member Since: 24 Oct 2023
Location: Northamptonshire
Posts: 18

Have had the same on my MY24 D250 a few times now with a slight stutter/bump on light throttle and ~1500rpm.
Not noticed any other particular conditions and only seems to have been on the most recent tank of fuel so potentially related - need to get a code reader to see if anything flagged but no warning lights etc

3rd Oct 2024 5:08pm

tonyp

Member Since: 03 Feb 2023
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 83

Have experienced similar recently on my D300 but just thought it was me

Next time it happens I will note what speed / conditions at the time Tony

MY24 - 110 D300 HSE in Tasman Blue with White Contrast Roof. Air Suspension, Off-Road Pack, Towing Pack, Three-zone Climate Control, HUD, Cold Climate Pack, Classic Mud-Flaps, Fixed Side Steps, Wheel Arch Protection, Rear Recovery Eyes. Plus a few extras to keep the Cocker Spaniel safe & happy.

3rd Oct 2024 7:14pm

BrettMRC

Member Since: 02 Jan 2024
Location: South West
Posts: 24

Ah...so it's probably a feature then!

4th Oct 2024 8:11am

Japseroony

Member Since: 02 Jan 2008
Location: North East England
Posts: 829

2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red

I’ve noticed something very similar on my D300 but it’s impossible to predict and so slight it feels like you have had a strong gust of wind hit you?

Only got 4500 miles on the clock but 3000 were covered on a recent Pyrenees trip and I noticed it more when on a motorway when I lifted off and then reapplied the throttle.

Will keep an eye on it but might chat with my dealer

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4th Oct 2024 4:40pm

Nuclear Nick

Member Since: 21 Aug 2021
Location: Southwest
Posts: 288

What fuel do you use?

If not premium fuel might be worth trying a tankful or two of Shell V Power or BP ultimate to see if there’s any difference or improvement over time. 23.5MY 90 V8 Carpathian grey

4th Oct 2024 7:44pm

Japseroony

Member Since: 02 Jan 2008
Location: North East England
Posts: 829

Only ever use BP or Shell premium, never ever anything else

5th Oct 2024 9:42am

lightning

Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Posts: 2925

I've not had this issue on my 2022 D250. l've never used premium fuel in it.

Currently on 16,000 miles.

5th Oct 2024 11:45am

Retroanaconda

Member Since: 04 Jan 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 2688

Fuel will make no difference.

Plug it in to a proper LR-compatible scanner and see if there are any codes. The engine management light will only come on after a certain number of fault cycles so the codes might well be there even if it’s not done so yet.

5th Oct 2024 1:08pm

91dm

Member Since: 26 Feb 2024
Location: Ireland
Posts: 35

It sounds just like the start of the fault I had with my D250. Eventually brought on EGR codes.

See this thread for details:

https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic90462-30.html

7th Oct 2024 8:45pm

Mikemillar89

Member Since: 30 May 2013
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 18

Could be the injector plug, supposedly it’s quite a common problem.

8th Oct 2024 5:31am

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