Ouroborross

That's bizarre! What a business model. Sell something that causes a problem, then sell something to fix it. But there do seem to be many people who rave about them.

RonBox's, any good? Surely if performance and economy can be increased so easily, why didn't BMW/landrover do it already? Sure it's well known, but here is the link: http://www.tuning-diesels.co.uk/products/synergy-ronbox-2a/

Update: with a bit of fiddling, cleaned the MAP sensor with a bit of brake cleaner about a week ago and it's been fine since. Didn't look completely blocked but if it's a calibrated orifice or something then that may affect how it reads? Anyway, all good for now. Probably for another post, so will do but; RonBox's, any good? Surely if performance and economy can be increased so easily, why didn't BMW/landrover do it already?

Thanks for that. The EGR bypass kits seem quite cheap and easy to fit. On the list. My fault happens so infrequently (most of the time) I'd need to leave the MAF unplugged for a week or so to be sure. Will give it a clean. The MAP sensor seems to be a common problem that other people with similar intermittent faults have got to, but yes, will also be checking hoses etc. How do you test the actuator without engine running? How much travel should it have? I'm sure it's fine as it's running fine 95% of the time. Thanks again and I'll keep narrowing down the list!

As it's been given a name like that, I assume it's a fairly common occurrence?

Apologies, just eager :-) Read a long thread over on landyzone, and there seem to be a few bods who have had the same issue. Think the map sensor is a good stating point along with cleaning the MAF. Just need to get a Allen key long enough to reach down the back of the bay to get the covers off. Also, do you need to remove the engine mount to get the map sensor out? Looks tight and fiddly otherwise! Ta

I'm new, go on, what's the '3 amigos'?

My replies don't seen to be getting moderators approval. Understand that there may be a lot of moderating to do tho. Bob

Anyone recommend a decent independent LR garage in Derbyshire?

That Makes a lot of sense Tanuki. But if it were in 'Limp Home' mode, surely I'd see the Engine Management Light on my dash? It does light up when I turn on ignition and obviously off when started to show all is OK. If the scenario you describe does not result in the EML coming on then I agree and is somewhere to start. Equally, if its an issue with the MAP sensor then this would also have the same effect i.e. incorrectly reading too much boost. Did your EML come on in this situation? thanks Bob

Hi all, New to landrover and just bought a freelander TD4 Adventurer 55 plate, manual. All seemed fine until this morning until setting off for work. Started fine, but as soon as I pulled off the driveway it felt sluggish, very sluggish. Did not want to accelerate and was a job to get it above 40mph. No odd noises, no smoke, no warning light, just lack of power. Stopped, turned off the engine, restarted it and away I went again absolutely fine. Nipped out for lunch and did the same on starting to go back to work. Again, turned off engine and restarted and all fine again. Did a bit of googling and found similar issues discussed here, related to MAF and turbo actuator, but not quite what I'm seeing in that with mine a restart clears the problem. I guess that no warning light means no codes for the garage to read out? Sticky actuator? Where to start? Thanks in advance. Bob