Thread: possible dead computer?

To check if you are getting power from the ECU to the injectors you will need a noid light.
Also you may need to check the pressure of the fuel at the fuel rail. You may be getting fuel at the fuel rail but may not be high enough pressure. Could be as simple as a blocked fuel filter. Fuel pressure should be 50 psi

once again thanks Woko.. have oprdered a new ECU sensor, I found a lot of people with similar symptoms who solved their problems by replacing this unit.. if it dosent solve it then perhaps the noid light may be the go. I forgot to mention I was also having the probolem that my thermo fans were staying on for a long time after the car was shut off, which made me think that the coolant / ecu sensor may be "stuck" registering "hot"... i'll report back anyway

have been told I have low fuel pressure and as far as I can make out the filter is part of the in tank pump is that correct? if not where can I find the sod of a thing so I can clean / replace it?

Yes it is in the fuel tank with the pump etc - there is an access hatch in the rear floor area.

Garry

thanks muchly, ive been told there may be a secondary one hiddeon the the left side (somewhere back from the battery) can anyone verify this before I go out and buy a new fuel pump?

I do not have a 1.8 but I do have the workshop manual - there is nothing listed other than the filter in the tank.

Garry

ok thank you muchly mate. they have inline filters listed for the 98 1.8 4cyl petrol models on ebay.. but ive just been out and looked and I definetely dont have one....

ok next question...

owners manual says if the freelander runs out of fuel it needs its fuel system reset... so what sort of complications will I have with changing the fuel pump? or can I just remove old pump, fit new one, connect and start up?

sorry for all these questions but ive got no manual at all and am having to rely on all my tech info from here. never had such a finicky vehicle in my life.

The workshop manual just has the pump and filter (is with the fuel gauge sender) being reinstalled and does not list any bleeding system so I would assume is not required but I do not know.

I suggest as a minimum you buy the RAVE workshop manual from the AULRO Shop (menu button is at the top of the AULRO page) - I would also buy the Haynes manual from places like Repco or Ebay. The RAVE is more for Landrover mechanics who basically know what they are doing and the Haynes Manual is more for the dummies - the two complement each other.

Garry