Engine will not start in freezing conditions

ENGINE WILL NOT START IN FREEZING CONDITIONS

Model

Defender

Affected vehicles

All Td5 diesel derivatives (99MY) up to VIN XA 171621

Date

1999-03-24

Reference

Bulletin 0015, CDS ref L8518bu

Bulletin text

Defender

AFFECTED RANGE:

All Td5 diesel derivatives (99MY) up to VIN XA 171621

PROBLEM:

ENGINE WILL NOT START IN FREEZING CONDITIONS The engine cranks but will not start when ambient temperature is below 0°C.

CAUSE:

Moisture present in the EGR modulator valve has frozen.

ACTION:

Reposition the modulator valve and filter on the mounting bracket, as described below. 1. Disconnect the three pipes and the electrical connector from the EGR modulator valve. 2. Unscrew two nuts and remove the modulator valve from the flexible mountings. 3. Ensure that the modulator valve is thawed out. Invert and shake to expel moisture. 4. Refit the modulator valve to the mountings in the inverted position, ie, with the electrical connector uppermost and the pipe connections to the underside, (refer to illustration). Tighten nuts to 8 Nm. 5. Slacken the modulator valve air filter fixing and tilt the filter to approximately 45°, (refer to illustration). The open port at the base of the filter should now be facing the rear of the engine. Tighten fixing while retaining filter in its new position.

Bulletin N o : 0015 L8518bu 1 24.03.99

6. Reconnect the three pipes, ensuring that they are located as follows:

Pipe A - green pipe to green ring

Pipe B - blue pipe to blue ring

Pipe C - white pipe to white ring

7. Reconnect the wiring harness D.

NOTE: Ensure that all pipes and wiring are clear of the exhaust manifold and the EGR mixer tube.

PARTS INFORMATION:

Not applicable

WARRANTY CLAIMS: Use Complaint Code: 2M2S

Use S.R.O.: 17.45.04 Time allowance: 0.10Hrs