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GSauto07

Member Since: 14 Feb 2008
Location: Wales
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No response from throttle

I have an intermittent fault with my diesel automatic. There is sometimes no power at all after engaging drive. It does not matter how hard I press the accelerator pedal, there is absolutely no response. With only 10 days to go before the warranty expires, I am extremely concerned. Needless to say, the dealer has failed to find the problem and Land Rover customer services have not been able to suggest what can be done either. Has any body else had a similar problem?

20th Mar 2010 5:18 pm

Dave

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That doesn't suprise me to hear that the dealer can't find a fault, probably because you have 10 days left on the warranty, after that they'll find the fault and charge you for fixing it

Personally I would take the car back to them and say you won't accept it back until it has been fixed (assuming you can do without it for a while) ______________________
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20th Mar 2010 5:39 pm

On-board

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Is it a case that as long as you report the fault within the LR warranty period LR will fix it ?

Thats what ive been told, hope it helps. 2008 Td4 Freelander2 GS - santorini black.
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20th Mar 2010 6:19 pm

mcphersonstrut

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Hey On-board - think you need to shrink your avatar a bit (Which means a lot )

20th Mar 2010 6:32 pm

On-board

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Haha I dont know how to? Sorry nick

EDIT; Im back ! no piccy again 2008 Td4 Freelander2 GS - santorini black.
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20th Mar 2010 6:35 pm

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20th Mar 2010 7:14 pm

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All what is coming up is that new film. 2008 Td4 Freelander2 GS - santorini black.
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20th Mar 2010 7:45 pm

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20th Mar 2010 8:04 pm

Simon CSK

Member Since: 03 Mar 2010
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Re: No response from throttle

GSauto07 wrote:
I have an intermittent fault with my diesel automatic. There is sometimes no power at all after engaging drive. It does not matter how hard I press the accelerator pedal, there is absolutely no response. With only 10 days to go before the warranty expires, I am extremely concerned. Needless to say, the dealer has failed to find the problem and Land Rover customer services have not been able to suggest what can be done either. Has any body else had a similar problem?

GS
I get this after I have started the engine. Have had it from new. It seems that once the computer is warmed up the problem disappears. Now I wait a few seconds before I engade drive.

20th Mar 2010 8:21 pm

Big Dave

Member Since: 22 Nov 2009
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Are we talking within a second or so or are talking more than that? Because it needs time to engage cogs and gears through a computer! When it's warm it's quicker because the oils are up to temperature, therefore thinner and things move easier Mine: 2012 Golf GTI Edition 35
Family's: 2009 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Auto, Stornoway

Yorkshire - God's County

20th Mar 2010 10:53 pm

GSauto07

Member Since: 14 Feb 2008
Location: Wales
Posts: 79

It usually takes 20-30 seconds for the throttle to respond. The drive is engaged immediately. It makes no difference whether the engine/transmission oil is hot or cold. It is a random event!

21st Mar 2010 9:06 am

Big Dave

Member Since: 22 Nov 2009
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 1055

Ahh I see. From what I understand because you have contacted LR with the problem, make sure they have the issue on record, and then, from what I understand,it is covered under warranty...although I'm not a dealer so don't take my word for it! Mine: 2012 Golf GTI Edition 35
Family's: 2009 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Auto, Stornoway

Yorkshire - God's County

21st Mar 2010 2:32 pm

The Valeter

Member Since: 08 Jan 2010
Location: Medway Towns, Kent.
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Re: No response from throttle

GSauto07 wrote:
I have an intermittent fault with my diesel automatic. There is sometimes no power at all after engaging drive. It does not matter how hard I press the accelerator pedal, there is absolutely no response. With only 10 days to go before the warranty expires, I am extremely concerned. Needless to say, the dealer has failed to find the problem and Land Rover customer services have not been able to suggest what can be done either. Has any body else had a similar problem?

I wonder if it is the same stupid crap idea LR have apparently done on the manual with this rubbish sensor thing that reduces throttle for idiots who can't change gear without juddering a car whilst changing gears by reducing revs & if you change gear normally the thing pulls back. I have faulted this twice to the dealers before someone on here mentioned the above, the dealers said who said - nothing wrong. All I know it makes driving a manual FL2 about as exciting as watching paint dry!! (Past) Freelander 2 HSE 2010 MY In Rimini Red.
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21st Mar 2010 10:18 pm

Paul

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Re: No response from throttle

[quote="Simon CSK"]

GSauto07 wrote:

GS
I get this after I have started the engine. Have had it from new. It seems that once the computer is warmed up the problem disappears. Now I wait a few seconds before I engade drive.

I have the same problem. The last time it happened was... yesterday !
It only happens immediately after starting the engine and when it happens, the red battery warning light on the dasboard appears. After 5 or 10 sec. the light goes out and everything is normal.

22nd Mar 2010 7:24 am

mikehzz

Member Since: 04 Sep 2009
Location: Springwood
Posts: 749

I've had this happen on several occasions since new as well. It seems to happen if you put it into gear to quickly.

22nd Mar 2010 9:25 am

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