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mondo



Member Since: 06 Dec 2014
Location: Hampshire
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Td5 engine misfiring
Hi Folks
hope someone can help, 2007 Td5 Def been running fine then on start up starts misfiring with the engine warning light and glow plug light coming on and the Temp gauge jumping about, and black exhaust smoke. It seems like the engine is constantly turning itself on and off. I did manage to limp 2 miles home but after checking electrical connections etc it stills misfires and now the engine wants to over rev as well.
Any thoughts.
Post #459916 2nd Oct 2015 7:58pm
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landy andy



Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
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2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver
Check red ECU plug under the drivers seat.
Post #459920 2nd Oct 2015 8:11pm
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mondo



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Did that, it looked ok
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dorsetsmith



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try the injector loom and earth from ECU or MAF
Post #459925 2nd Oct 2015 8:28pm
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mondo



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ok thanks i will look at them tomorrow
Post #459943 2nd Oct 2015 9:24pm
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mondo



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Saga continues, I have fitted a new injector loom and checked earths etc. Started Landy thought everything great, it ran ok for 30 secs then one misfire, then another, then the engine got really lumpy and started revving between stutters.
Now with the engine off and ignition on the fuel system just keeps turning on and off with the relays under the seat clicking. Pull the main relay out and it all stops, pull the fuel system relay out and the main relay still clicks. I have checked inertia switch that is ok and fitted new fuel filter.
Any suggestions greatly accepted.
Post #464751 19th Oct 2015 8:13pm
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jasong4110



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Unfortunately it sounds like it is starting to use it's own oil, or being over fuelled. This could be for two reasons:

1 A leak in the injector seals
2 A cracked head

Check the oil level and see if it smells of Diesel, if it is the head that is causing issues it can also overheat causing the exhaust manifold to warp and leak, this also causes strange faults due to exhaust gas being emitted onto such things as the temperature sensor.

You can check this by taking off the engine cover and the manifold shield any leaks should show up as blackening.

All that being said, it's not the end of the world and more than one of us has been there.

Jason.
Post #464762 19th Oct 2015 8:31pm
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mondo



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Thanks for the reply, but would that still make the fuel system turn itself on and off with the engine not running.
Post #464764 19th Oct 2015 8:35pm
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jasong4110



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It could do if the ignition is still on the fuel system is a high pressure one so when you start it the fuel pump will prime the system if there is a leak then the system will constantly try and get up to pressure which could account for the relay clicking on and off as if there is only a small leak the system would be able to get to full pressure and shut off before loosing pressure and cycling as you describe.

As I have not seen or heard your truck I am only going by your fault description and unfortunately personal experience.

Jason.
Post #464767 19th Oct 2015 8:42pm
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Fatboy Slim



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Run a nice thick earth from the neg on the battery to the group of earths in the bottom of the ECU compartment
Post #464806 19th Oct 2015 10:10pm
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mondo



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I will try that tomorrow, thanks.
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mondo



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Tried that, no good, given up, garage towed it away this morning hopefully they can sort it.
Post #465055 20th Oct 2015 8:08pm
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