TD5: Intermittent fuel filter warning light

[Chazb]

Hi All,

Has anyone ever seen or heard of the TD5 fuel filter light (the amber one in the top right of the dash) flickering on - intermittently and sporadically?

The handbook says its due to excessive water in the fuel, which I'd be surprised about as I have only filled up in Caltex's in Melbourne metro areas. Unless there is a leak somewhere in the line (which is possible I suppose - I have another water leak into the passenger footwell, so anything is possible I guess!).

Also Melbourne City Land Rover 1 month ago gave it a 160,000 service and changed all the filters - or so they said - and this has only started happening since then. Do you think its worth taking it back and saying whats up and what did you do/please correct it?

Cheers,
Chaz.

[crump]

theres a drain on the bottom of the filter, try that first.

[Redback]

Yes i have this as well, especially after rain or if i go through a puddle, if i drain the filter it's OK for a while.

Do you use a fuel additive??

Baz.

[cwebb]

Chazb,
Assuming you have a Disco 2, look above the rear right wheel and you will see the fuel filter, and the water in the fuel sensor.
If MLR replaced all filters, then this filter will look brand new, be clean and have no gunk on it.
If not, then MLR charged you for something they didn't do, and you have a legitmate gripe with them.
Cheers.

[ak]

I think there is a bulliten on this, it's either a case of the sensor being faulty or too sensitive.

I have this too, it's nothing to really worry about at least that's what I found when I looked into it, unless the light comes on and stays on.

[Chazb]

Great! Thanks a lot guys, I'll check out all your suggestions when I get home tonight and post if I get stuck/confused.

Cheers.

[Chazb]

Oh and Baz - no I don't use a fuel additive. Would you suggest doing so if this problem keeps happening? If so which one?

Thanks.

[Scouse]

It's a common problem & we've replaced a few sensors over the years.
The later DiscoIIs have done away with the sensor all together.

[stevo]

mine does it aswell, after draining the filter and no sign of water put it down to electrical fault or faulty sensor only worry if it stays on

[robert42]

Hi All, Had the same thing after I filled with bio fuel at Ceduna, thought I had picked up some water. drained it but no water.It came and went for a long time ,but now its off. I had just changed the fuel filter the day before.
Makes me feel a bit better now with no light..
robert42..

[Chazb]

OK, I've done a quick drain of the filter until I definitely had diesel coming out.....but now when I switch the ignition on....no light at all!

In the RAVE manual it says it should come on for 3 seconds whilst doing a self check. I took it for a spin round the block too, still nothing (nor an intermittent warning either - which is good!).

I've definitely put it back together right - its not too tricky, even for me. Do you think I've blown the fuse or it is just not illuminating as I've got no water in there? :confused:

[Redback]

Oh and Baz - no I don't use a fuel additive. Would you suggest doing so if this problem keeps happening? If so which one?

Thanks.

Just an inquirey, might have been a cause, but others have the same problem, so i'd say it's a fauly sensor.

I use flash lube BTW, it isn't a power boost type one, but you don't really need too, i do it as an extra top end lube.

Baz.

[Stillafan]

Suggest you have a look at the Knowledge Base on Web Rover (http://www.web-rover.co.uk/nav.php?p=td5kb)

[fiatman]

Hi All, Had the same thing after I filled with bio fuel at Ceduna, thought I had picked up some water. drained it but no water.It came and went for a long time ,but now its off. I had just changed the fuel filter the day before.
Makes me feel a bit better now with no light..
robert42..
I had the same problem! Drained the filter checked connection! Still kept flashing from time to time! So I bought some Fuel Doctor put some in , now it doesn't do it! Fuel doctor breaks down the water and lets it go through the fuel system without damaging the fuel system or the engine! I use to use it in my D1 now I use it in my D2. Great stuff you can get it from Super Cheap auto and some marine engine repairers!

[Sitec]

fiatman.... Where'd ya find this thread.... The last post b4 yours was 7 yrs ago! :)