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    Intermittent limp mode

    We got 120 ks into our 3000ks road trip when after going over Cunningham gap the 2.7 D4 goes into limp mode and comes to a complete stop. It says transmission fault but when the racq diagnosed it , it came up with throttle position sensor and injector pressure low. The transmission place couldnt work it out so it is now with a landrover specialist but it is still proving very difficult to get a proper diagnosis. The codes say something wrong with high pressure fuel pump but when the pressures are tested the indications are nothing is wrong with the pump. Trying a new ECU next week.

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    Could be low pressure pump in the fuel tank. That is where my issues started from.
    2010 D4 3litre twin turbo brand new motor 5km old on a 100,000km car. Kaymar rear bar, ARB front bar, Hannibal roof rack, Hella Predator Spot lights, long rand fuel tank, Traxide battery management. touring weapon.

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    Quote Originally Posted by coopers1969 View Post
    Could be low pressure pump in the fuel tank. That is where my issues started from.
    My thoughts as well,not common for the ECU to be faulty.

    I hope the 'Indie' is experienced with these vehicles, or you may get the run around,unfortunately.

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    The pump in the tank was tested. I have full confidence in my mechanic as he has specialised in Landrovers for 25 years.

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    Big potential trap here which I only just found out about today. After the fuel enters the fuel filter from the low pressure pump, the fuel goes to the High pressure pump. However the excess fuel which the HPFP doesn't need gets returned from the fuel filter back to the tank. HOWEVER, in the return line to the tank there is a minute Restrictor which is designed to maintain the approx 4-6psi to the HPFP. I have a friend who has on two occasions on a D3 and D4 been chasing an apparent LPFP/HPFP problem and found that this restrictor has come loose from within its "Cage" and thus caused the pressure to drop. Looking at it today, the hole diameter in the restrictor is only approx/roughly .015" (15 thousands of an inch) and the actual restrictor is a very small component which fits within the fuel line to the tank and just before it enters the tank.
    Soooo, bear this in mind when chasing potential HPFP/LPFP issues.
    Before: Ser 2a LWB, Ser 3 S/W, 1979 RR 2 door, 1981 LR Stage 1 V8 (new), 1985 LR 110 V8 County (new), 2009 RRS TDV8
    Now: MY13 D4 TDV6. "E" rear diff. Cambo's magic Engine & Auto Tune. 1968 Austin 1800 Mk1 auto (my 5th)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Discodicky View Post
    Big potential trap here which I only just found out about today. After the fuel enters the fuel filter from the low pressure pump, the fuel goes to the High pressure pump. However the excess fuel which the HPFP doesn't need gets returned from the fuel filter back to the tank. HOWEVER, in the return line to the tank there is a minute Restrictor which is designed to maintain the approx 4-6psi to the HPFP. I have a friend who has on two occasions on a D3 and D4 been chasing an apparent LPFP/HPFP problem and found that this restrictor has come loose from within its "Cage" and thus caused the pressure to drop. Looking at it today, the hole diameter in the restrictor is only approx/roughly .015" (15 thousands of an inch) and the actual restrictor is a very small component which fits within the fuel line to the tank and just before it enters the tank.
    Soooo, bear this in mind when chasing potential HPFP/LPFP issues.
    Are you talking if the relief valve in the tank?

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    Quote Originally Posted by shack View Post
    Are you talking if the relief valve in the tank?
    No no, it is a small "bullet" if you like, only around 8-10 mm long and approx 4-5mm in diameter and with the orifice hole approx .015" hole through its centre. It is within the fuel line and just before the fuel tank.
    Definitely not in the tank, however it is necessary to drop the tank to gain access. It is clipped to the external part of the fuel sender unit and is within the fuel return line which is also clipped to the sender unit (for support).
    It comes loose within the "cage/housing" (sorry, can't think of a better description) that it sits, which allows fuel to "bypass" it to some extent which causes the pressure to drop.
    Thus it gives all the symptoms of a failed LPFP/HPFP!!

    If I knew how to successfully post photos etc I'd send it together with a sketch of the fuel system circuit. (am not tech savvy! Groan!)
    Before: Ser 2a LWB, Ser 3 S/W, 1979 RR 2 door, 1981 LR Stage 1 V8 (new), 1985 LR 110 V8 County (new), 2009 RRS TDV8
    Now: MY13 D4 TDV6. "E" rear diff. Cambo's magic Engine & Auto Tune. 1968 Austin 1800 Mk1 auto (my 5th)

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