QuestionHi John, hopefully you can give me a steer on my latest Freelander failure.
I was reversing slowly out of my driveway when I heard a noise like my exhaust fell off or something and the car just stopped moving like it hit a kerb. I put the car in nuetral, got out, had a look, nothing to see. Went to move the car forward and it goes into gear and I can feel the engine trying to pull forward but the car wont budge. It will move backwards however.
So I'm stuck! Any hints gratefully received.
AnswerHi Craig,
I've read about this type of problem on Disco's but never with the Freelander.
Here's what I know (applied to the Discovery) that may be of help to you...
NOTE: The loss of forward drive symptoms suggest that the "A" clutch (main forward clutch) has failed. This clutch is not used in reverse. As a result reverse gear engages and operates as normal.
CAUTION: Oil levels must be checked COLD with engine running. Refer to TIBs 44/01/99/NAS and 44/01/98/NAS as well as Service Alert SA0015GI-15 for additional guidance.
2. Fault reference #2: If loss of all forward drive is encountered but reverse gear operates correctly perform the following:
Verify correct oil level. If the transmission oil level is set/filled incorrectly (too low) or if oil is lost as in the case of a severe leak from the transmission or cooler/cooler lines this fault may result.
On electronic transmissions the stall speed monitoring fault should be recorded in the transmission fault memory (P0722, Bosch, 27 GEMS).
It is possible that the oil looks or smells burnt.
3. If the fault is still present after checking/correction of oil level AND the fault occurs every time acceleration from rest is attempted, replace transmission and flush oil cooler lines.
4. Ensure ATER is completed, record fault reference # 2 on ATER and fax to the HelpLine along with TestBook fault code print outs detailing fault codes recorded.
NOTE: The loss of drive in positions "D", "D3" or "D2" failure symptoms suggest that the first speed freewheel has failed. This can occur if "D" is engaged while the car is rolling backwards causing overload of the freewheel and subsequent failure. Transfer box chain slip can also cause this fault by providing shock loads to the transmission.
In positions "D", "D3" & "D2" the freewheel holds the torque when accelerating from rest. In position "D1" the freewheel is supported by engagement of a clutch (to provide engine braking). This will "lock" the freewheel even if it has failed, allowing the car to pull away normally.
CAUTION: Oil levels must be checked COLD with engine running.
Best of luck,
JohnMc
