2010 Land Rover Defender (L316) — Repair Solution

2.4L 244DT 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Manual · Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up · Engine

Land Rover Defender (L316) Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Land Rover
Model: Defender (L316)
Year: 2010
Engine: 2.4L 244DT 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Manual
Kilometres: 321,029
Area: Engine
Category: Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up

Customer Complaint

The engine is hard to start particularly when cold. Cranks over fine but won't fire.

Problem Summary

The immobiliser cuts out cranking if the keys are used to lock or unlock the doors. The problem has been present for about 18 months and is slowly getting worse.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Quick Facts

CodeLANL310118
Vehicle2010 Land Rover Defender (L316)
Engine2.4L 244DT 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Manual
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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