vhexs Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Hi, We recently bought a 1999 Freelander 2nd hand from a couple down the road. After the freezing cold night on Sunday, we went to drive to the shops and found that the car wouldn't start. The engine cranked slowly and the injector clicked. Suspecting it was a low battery, we attempted to bump-start the car to no avail (though we probably didn't do it right anyway). Yesterday we called out breakdown and the lad attempted to jump-start the car, which also failed. He suspected a dodgy fuel pump, and (with the jump-starter still connected) after kicking the fuel tank the car started once but failed on subsequent attempts. We added 10L of fuel last night, just in case, but this afternoon the car failed to start again, and the battery seems to be almost out too as lights pulse when the engine cranks over. After doing some searching on the internet I found a YouTube video detailing how to replace the fuel pump & sender unit. Now here's the fun part... Under the under-seat mats in the rear of the car, we discovered dodgy wiring and a VERY rusty pump cover. I've put together a huge collection of images here. Would any of you kind souls be willing to take up the mats in your Freelander and show us what it's supposed to look like under there? Also, do you have any ideas about what could be causing the issue (and how to rectify it)? Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Can you attach one or two photos to a post rather than us having to log into google and request access? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanis8472 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 The covers do that. It's a problem caused by leaking rear door. Mine is like that. The wiring looks like mine too,although the grommet is not fitted properly. Sounds like your fuel pump is the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tal Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 thats a bodge job to be proud of. some of them are truly terrifying. You could probably neaten it up with some barrel or bullet joints but it looks pretty good otherwuse. A dead fuel pump is very common in the freelanders, make sure you get a decent one though or the noise will drive you potty and it won't last long anyway. A wire brush and some primer and spray paint should sort that access hatch out nicely. if you leave it, it'll soon rot and you'll get water and a draft coming in from underneath the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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