low power

[nicpy]

My 2.0 hdi RCZ, has a problem with power, or should I say "lack of it", from a cold start there is very low power no matter how far I press the go pedal down, after about one mile normal service is resumed and the go pedal really makes it go!
Even after a shortish (say 10 minutes) stop the same thing happens again, it takes a mile before full power is available again. I have changed the fuel filter, checked for fault codes (none) turbo seems to be blowing well enough, the inlet pipes are expanding a little as I rev the car at standstill.
In short, at a loss as to where to look next? :helpme:

 

[tianorth]

Look at the air filter maybe clogged, effectively restricting it's breathing.

 

[nicpy]

It has K&N filter fitted, which seems ok, not my choice though, as soon as I can find a support bracket for the original airbox, that is going back on! :eusa-think:

 

[Anonymous]

My 2.0 hdi RCZ, has a problem with power, or should I say "lack of it", from a cold start there is very low power no matter how far I press the go pedal down, after about one mile normal service is resumed and the go pedal really makes it go!
Even after a shortish (say 10 minutes) stop the same thing happens again, it takes a mile before full power is available again. I have changed the fuel filter, checked for fault codes (none) turbo seems to be blowing well enough, the inlet pipes are expanding a little as I rev the car at standstill.
In short, at a loss as to where to look next? :helpme:

If your car is out of warranty, for what it costs I'd change the fuel filter. Being a diesel, fuel contamination can occur.
We had a similar issue with our previous freelander 2, 2.2 td4. Checked for fault codes. Was none. Changed fuel filter, sorted the problem. Cut the old filter in half, as it was a sealed unit. Was waxed up. Restricting the fuel flow. Even though we changed it as stipulated to conform with manufacturer service intervals. In my opinion was caused by a bad batch of diesel bought from a well known supermarket.

 

[drdino]

Fuel filter, egr valve condition

 

[nicpy]

My 2.0 hdi RCZ, has a problem with power, or should I say "lack of it", from a cold start there is very low power no matter how far I press the go pedal down, after about one mile normal service is resumed and the go pedal really makes it go!
Even after a shortish (say 10 minutes) stop the same thing happens again, it takes a mile before full power is available again. I have changed the fuel filter, checked for fault codes (none) turbo seems to be blowing well enough, the inlet pipes are expanding a little as I rev the car at standstill.
In short, at a loss as to where to look next? :helpme:

If your car is out of warranty, for what it costs I'd change the fuel filter. Being a diesel, fuel contamination can occur.
We had a similar issue with our previous freelander 2, 2.2 td4. Checked for fault codes. Was none. Changed fuel filter, sorted the problem. Cut the old filter in half, as it was a sealed unit. Was waxed up. Restricting the fuel flow. Even though we changed it as stipulated to conform with manufacturer service intervals. In my opinion was caused by a bad batch of diesel bought from a well known supermarket.

Yes have changed the fuel filter, but no difference.

 

[Anonymous]

As you have no fault codes to work from. I don't know how accessible the egr valve is on this engine? To take it out, try clean it. As this recirculates the burnt gases through the combustion chamber. If it was sticking may also cause this issue too.
Other option take it to an Indy diesel specialist. Cheaper option than the stealers. I know of a good one, but it's up north.

 

[nicpy]

I guess it is like `limp home mode` but in reverse!! In a way it is almost a good thing because at least from cold it stops the engine being `stressed` until it`s warm!!

 

[nicpy]

Spoke with a Peugeot techie today, not a problem that he has heard of, in the absence of fault codes all he could suggest is fuel filter which of course is done. Along those lines, is there a water trap in the fuel line?

 

[nicpy]

Delighted to say the fault is now cured, the previous owner had fitted a K & N filter during which he had taken the MAF off but replaced the wrong way round, he had also fitted a tuning chip which I guess diguised the inital lack of power. Of course I come along and remove the `chip` and get the problem of no power from start for about a mile. Howver as I was replacing the K&N with the standard air box, it became obvious what the problem was. In fairness to him there is an arrow on the side of the MAF which in my experience has always pointed in the direction of the airflow......Not in this case, arrow points `out`. Anyway all sorted and normal power is resumed. Thanks guys for your input. :clap:

 

[neilgsxr69]

Hi, great news! Now Enjoy! :dance:

 

[DKZ5745]

Good bit of detective work there, great news it's all sorted, time for that smile to get even bigger :thumbup: