warning lights

[Bigfitzy]

my 98 freelander XEi 5 door 1.8. has two warning lights showing on the dash board.

the ABS and the TC, ive had the problem looked at by austral rover in brisbane (where the car came from) and they say the ABS and traction control are working ok (not sure how they tested this ) and promptly quoted me a horrendous amount to replace the two sensors which they blamed for the problem.

now im planning on buying a couple of sensors and replacing them myself.. has anyone undertaken this themselves? and if so how hard is it?

and one other thing the rover seems to rev awfully hard to maintain speed (3500rpms at 110kmh) is this normal for this model? its a 5 spd manual and a 1.8ltr.

cheers and regards to all

[camel_landy]

Before you start on the sensors, check the tyre tread depth.

If there is too much of a difference between front & rear, that too can upset the ABS/TC systems.

M

[101RRS]

Also the lights can be set off by crude in the sensor gap - get a high pressure air hose (or water) and squirt into the air gap to remove anything that is there. Mine come on occasionally but never permanently.

When looking at the sensors check the wiring up the suspension tower to see it has not been damaged. As far as replacing the sensors it is a basic job - just disconnect and remove.

Garry

[Bigfitzy]

thanks for the replies.

tyres are all brand new same tread and wear as they were all fitted at the same time

austral LR say the sensors are damaged.. so looks like a trip to the nearest LR dealer in Adelaide to get new or 2nd hand sensors..

thanks, least I know i can do the replacement myself.....

any reply regarding the high revs for speed ratio? is it normal? this is my first freelander

[101RRS]

How did Austral decide it needed new sensors - I bet they just read the codes which indicated a sensor fault and the standard response is replace no further diagnosis required.

The 1.8 Freelander is the lowest geared of the lot due to its engine. 3000rpm at about 100kph is about right. This indicates to me you have the original IRD and have not had the dreaded VCU/IRD failure. Newer IRDs will lower the revs required at 100kph as the effective front diff ratio is changed to bring it closer to the diff ratio of the rear.

Garry

[Bigfitzy]

How did Austral decide it needed new sensors - I bet they just read the codes which indicated a sensor fault and the standard response is replace no further diagnosis required.

The 1.8 Freelander is the lowest geared of the lot due to its engine. 3000rpm at about 100kph is about right. This indicates to me you have the original IRD and have not had the dreaded VCU/IRD failure. Newer IRDs will lower the revs required at 100kph as the effective front diff ratio is changed to bring it closer to the diff ratio of the rear.

Garry

have ni idea how they got the conclusion.. the way they charge im hopeing it was by meticulous and foolproof means.

you've lost me with the IRD and VCU/IRD failure bit, could you illuminate me more please?

and thanks least I know its not a fault its supposed to rev like that.

[101RRS]

Here is a start Ashcroft Transmissions (http://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=13)

Do a search on the Freelander section on AULRO on IRD and VCU issues.

Do a google search on Freelander IRD VCU issues and all will become clear.

Garry

[Bigfitzy]

Here is a start Ashcroft Transmissions (http://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=13)

Do a search on the Freelander section on AULRO on IRD and VCU issues.

Do a google search on Freelander IRD VCU issues and all will become clear.

Garry

thanks