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JWL Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: Hereford Posts: 3443 |
Might be worth having a look at the tightness of the connections on the relays under the drivers seat, pop the MAF sensor off the air pipe from the air cleaner box. Check to see if the fuel cap is venting properly, just undo it steadily to see if you get a sudden inrush of air.
Ideally it wouldn't hurt to stick it on some diagnostic kit to see if anything shows up, if the engine management light comes on then there will be a fault code registered. |
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3rd Jun 2015 1:40pm |
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Fatboy Slim Member Since: 04 Feb 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 1006 |
Have the codes read on it and go from there. You can guess at it all day long. If its chucking the MIL lamp on you'll have something logged on it.
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3rd Jun 2015 7:03pm |
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WorcsTD5 Member Since: 01 Feb 2014 Location: Worcester Posts: 23 |
Thanks for the replies and you're right, I should get the codes read. What with work etc getting access to a reader is problematic. Just looking for things I can be looking at whilst on the hard shoulder (again)
the joys of owning a Defender Thanks again for your time |
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3rd Jun 2015 7:18pm |
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Fatboy Slim Member Since: 04 Feb 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 1006 |
In my experience, not many things will put the MIL lamp on on a Td5. They're a robust old beast and can run very well even with major electrical problems. The only 2 things I've ever seen put the lamp on are crank sensor faults and throttle pedal (driver demand) faults. 90% of the time its the wiring associated with one of those 2 components. If it were one of mine I'd get the faults read, make a note, clear them and take it for a blast to get the fault to happen again. See which codes reappear.
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3rd Jun 2015 9:06pm |
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PCA42 Member Since: 15 Jun 2014 Location: Church Stretton Posts: 468 |
I had a similar problem on my Td5. Turned out the TPS (throttle position sensor) was knackered. Tended to happen when things had warmed up a bit in the cab; the tracks in the potentiometer were expanding and getting out of place, sending the wrong signals to the ECU. I guess it could happen when cold too depending on the way it's worn? I changed the throttle pedal assembly and all was fine... Might be worth considering, took me ages to find out. Pete
2010 Discovery 4 GS TDV6 1972 Series III 88" 2.25P |
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3rd Jun 2015 10:24pm |
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WorcsTD5 Member Since: 01 Feb 2014 Location: Worcester Posts: 23 |
Yeah, I've had TPS faults before (wiring from TPS to ECU was chafed and would throw its toys out of the pram when wet) and according to the workshop manual, it's only the TPS that shows the MIL. Previous faults, the MIL has appeared suddenly and the engine went straight into limp mode. With this recent set of random snags, the engine has hesitated and then the MIL comes on. Last night I soaked the Wastegate Actuator with WD40 and attacked it with mole grips until it was moving freely. The drive in to work this morning (45 miles) was problem free As FatBoy Slim said, the only sure way is to get the codes read. |
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4th Jun 2015 7:27am |
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mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6769 |
My mil light came on and went into limp mode when my MAF was on its way out. Try unplugging the MAF and see if there's a difference while driving. Ray
My build thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html |
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4th Jun 2015 9:27am |
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Fatboy Slim Member Since: 04 Feb 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 1006 |
Really ? In 15 years of fixing Td5s I've never seen a duff airflow meter put the light on
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4th Jun 2015 6:37pm |
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WorcsTD5 Member Since: 01 Feb 2014 Location: Worcester Posts: 23 |
At the risk of jinxing things...
Last night I soaked the actuator arm in 3 in 1 Oil, clamped on some mole grips and worked the arm back and forth. Then I added some more 3 in 1. This morning I had no problems driving in (45 miles) - don't know if it was wishful thinking but the engine seemed more responsive. Wait and see... Thanks once again to everyone who took the time to reply |
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5th Jun 2015 9:24am |
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mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6769 |
I suppose something else could have put the light on at the same time but if so it fixed itself and was a hell of a coincidence. Ray My build thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html |
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5th Jun 2015 1:32pm |
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WorcsTD5 Member Since: 01 Feb 2014 Location: Worcester Posts: 23 |
So, this morning the MIL came on again, went into Limp Mode but cleared after a restart. The Defender seemed to be running fine into work but I left early and took it to an independent LR mechanic who connected it to an Autologic reader.
There were a shedload of faults logged but a diagnosis with the engine running showed that the only thing showing was the Airflow reading was low - The value was 4.40 and should have been 50 (apparently). All other readings were normal Because the engine seemed to be running ok, no smoke or misfiring, the mechanic suggested clearing the faults and then, if it happened again to bring the Defender back to check the fault codes to see what they show up. So it goes on... |
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9th Jun 2015 8:28pm |
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Fatboy Slim Member Since: 04 Feb 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 1006 |
Excellent. At least you'll know the next time it acts up and you have the codes read. My moneys on throttle pedal
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9th Jun 2015 8:38pm |
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WorcsTD5 Member Since: 01 Feb 2014 Location: Worcester Posts: 23 |
I'll keep you posted
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9th Jun 2015 8:58pm |
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WorcsTD5 Member Since: 01 Feb 2014 Location: Worcester Posts: 23 |
Looks like FatboySlim was right... Went into limp mode 3 times on the way home last night. Got to the garage who diagnosed a fault with the TPS but also found a shed load of oil in the ECU plug. They suggested cleaning that first before spending £100+ because oil can sometimes cause the symptoms.
Cleaned it thoroughly last night, set off for work this morning, got about 20 miles and the engine light came on and stayed on. Am now on the hard shoulder waiting to be recovered back to the garage... |
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17th Jun 2015 6:24am |
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