Freelander Stalling Issues, Water Sensor Problems?

Hey there! I've got some experience with cars and had a similar issue with my 2004 Land Rover Discovery (also had a Range Rover before). Reading your post gave me flashbacks! I had almost identical symptoms with my Discovery, unusual stalling and starting issues. After struggling with it for a few days, I took it to my regular mechanic. Turned out it was indeed a faulty sensor connection, the wiring had corroded and was causing erratic readings. The fix cost me about 365 Euro, including labor, but it's been running smoothly since then. Could you share more details about when exactly the stalling occurs? Like, does it happen more when the engine is cold or warm? Also, which warning light is showing up on your dash? This info would help confirm if it's the same issue I had. Good luck with the fix!

Hey, thanks for sharing your experience! Mine's showing the same symptoms, but I noticed it happens more when the engine is warm, usually after about 15-20 minutes of driving. The warning light is the engine management light (the yellow/orange one). Mine's at 72776 KM and just had a service last month where they didn't spot anything unusual. Really hoping it's just a sensor issue like yours and not something more serious! Did your Discovery make any unusual noises before stalling? Mine sometimes has a slight hesitation before it cuts out completely. Thanks for the help!

Hey again! Oh wow, your situation sounds exactly like what I went through! Yeah, my Discovery did the same thing, that slight hesitation before stalling was spot on. When mine started acting up, it had about 80,000 KM on the clock, so pretty close to yours. The timing of your symptoms (15-20 mins after warming up) plus that engine management light, it's like déjà vu! My Discovery did the exact same dance. And you know what's interesting? Mine had just been serviced too when this started happening, which made it even more frustrating. One thing I didn't mention in my first reply, before I got it fixed, I noticed the problem got worse in heavy traffic when the engine was really warm. The hesitation would get more noticeable, almost like the car was "coughing" before stalling. Did you notice anything similar? Since getting that sensor connection sorted, I haven't had a single issue. Honestly, given how similar your symptoms are to what I experienced, I'm even more convinced it's probably the same problem. Just make sure whoever checks it out takes a good look at the wiring connections, that corrosion can be sneaky! Keep us posted on what you find out!

Thanks so much for all the details! You've actually made me feel a lot better about this whole situation. And yes, you absolutely nailed it about the traffic thing! It does get worse when I'm stuck in slow-moving traffic. That "coughing" description is perfect, that's exactly what it feels like before it stalls. It's such a relief to hear that fixing the sensor connection sorted everything out for you. I was worried I might be looking at a major engine problem, but this sounds much more manageable. I'll definitely get my mechanic to check those wiring connections, especially since our cars are showing such similar symptoms at similar mileage. I've already called my mechanic and booked it in for tomorrow morning. Will let them know about the corroded sensor connection you mentioned, hopefully that'll give them a good starting point. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience, it's been super helpful!