Freelander 2006 woes

[Lily]

Hello new to this forum, i have been reading many posts and it seems there are some real experts here and i am hoping someone can give me some advice.

Our 2006 built freelander Td4 just ran out of warranty in feb. i started noticing there were periods when i was pushing on the accelerator and there was no power at all.

i was just about to take it for its first genuine offroad this eatser but instead I ran it straight to the mech and he was too busy to give me a full assessment but he said the computer read 'fuel pump pressure low'

i asked him how much it would be to replace and he replied 'i dont want to ruin your weekend'

in anyones experience is this a common problem, and especially after only 44,000kms?

[Scouse]

2006 build & it's out of warranty - I take it you're not in Australia (unless you do mega Km).

We have replaced a few Freelander fuel pumps so it could well be the same with yours. It was nice of your mechanic to not ruin your weekend though .

[Lily]

No im in Sydney, we bought this still under warranty late last year from the first owner.

we dont feel confident to take it on a big trip after this hiccup. i am taking it to the shop tomorrow to get the bad news $$$

Cheers

[Scouse]

i am taking it to the shop tomorrow to get the bad news $$$

If it's still under warranty (which it will be if it's a 2006 build & less than 100000km), then you should be taking it to a dealer.
Otherwise, it will be big $$ .

[chuck]

2006 model & 44,000 km's - should still be under factory warranty.
What is the build date & first sale date.

Regards

Chuck

[djhampson]

No im in Sydney, we bought this still under warranty late last year from the first owner.

we dont feel confident to take it on a big trip after this hiccup. i am taking it to the shop tomorrow to get the bad news $$$

Cheers

How did you go with the shop Lily?