Engine & fuel system
3 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Hissing noise from front of vehicle when driving above 25mph (40kph)
Symptoms
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated. Trouble code stored: P0101-17.
Cause
Poor manufacture of turbocharger (TC) intercooler.
Repair
- Fit modified turbocharger (TC) intercooler.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Turbocharger (TC) intercooler | LR078851 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated
Symptoms
Lack of power.
Cause
Unsatisfactory design of elbow hose between TC intercooler pipe and throttle body allowing air ingress.
Repair
- Fit modified elbow hose.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Elbow hose | LR067644 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Poor engine performance
Overview
- Affects
- All models with 2.2 Diesel engine.
- Fault codes
P0404- Remedy
- Fit new part
Symptoms
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated. Possible trouble code: P0404.
Cause
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve seized.
Repair
- Fit new exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve.
- Access ECM fault memory and erase trouble code.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 6.
Electrical & ignition
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Unable to turn ignition switch with key
Symptoms
Stiff, jerky ignition switch operation.
Cause
Premature wear of ignition switch.
Repair
- Fit new ignition switch.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Ignition switch | LR035359 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 4.
Alarm/immobilizer will not disarm when using remote control
Alarm system control module faulty. Fix: fit a new part.
Overview
- Affects
- All models, VIN 446832-490328.
- Remedy
- Fit new part
Symptoms
Unable to unlock vehicle with remote control.
Repair steps
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Fit new alarm system control module.
- Obtain and reprogram all remote controls using manufacturer's or equivalent diagnostic equipment.
Parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Alarm system control module - models with central locking | LR084666 | 1 |
| Alarm system control module - models without central locking | LR084667 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 5.
Brakes
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Squeal from rear brakes when braking lightly at 30-50mph (48-80kph)
Cause
Rear brakes vibrating when brakes applied.
Repair
- Fit modified rear brake pads. Note: When fitting brake pads ensure large chamfer is facing downwards.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Rear brake pad kit | LR032954 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 7.
Clutch & gearbox
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Hesitation when accelerating after gear changes
Overview
- Affects
- All models with 2.2 Diesel engine, 2012-14.
- Remedy
- Software update
Cause
Engine control module (ECM) software fault.
Repair
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Re-program engine control module (ECM) with upgraded software.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
Heavy clutch pedal action
Overview
- Affects
- All models with manual transmission, 1999→.
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
- Parts
- 4 parts
Cause
Clutch pedal return spring weak.
Repair
- Remove and discard clutch pedal return spring.
- Fit modified clutch pedal return spring and bushes.
Parts4 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch pedal return spring | EDP7510L | 1 |
| Bush | DCP3212L | 2 |
| Bush | CLP3180 | 1 |
| Gasket | ANR6332 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 8.
Body & trim
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Excessive movement between exterior door handle and door
Overview
- Affects
- All models, 2006→.
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
- Parts
- 2 parts
Cause
Exterior door handle retaining bolts loose.
Repair
- Fit modified exterior door handle retaining bolts and washers: Remove door trim panel. Fit modified retaining bolts and washers. Tightening torque: 2.5 Nm. Note: Only remove/replace bolts one at a time. Refit door trim panel.
- Repeat procedure for opposite side.
Parts2 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Retaining bolt | LR024165 | As required |
| Washer | WC105002 | As required |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 9.
Glossary
Technical terms used in this guide.
- MIL
- Malfunction indicator lamp — the engine warning light on the dashboard
- ECM
- Engine control module — the electronic unit that manages the engine
- VIN
- Vehicle identification number — 17 characters, found at the base of the windscreen and on the V5C logbook
- Nm
- Newton-metres — the standard unit for how tightly a bolt is done up
- EGR
- Exhaust gas recirculation — feeds some exhaust gas back into the intake to cut emissions
- TC
- Turbocharger — the exhaust-driven compressor that boosts engine power
- Control Module
- A control unit for one of the vehicle's systems (engine, gearbox, brakes, body, and so on)
- Fault Memory
- The list of stored trouble codes in a control module
- Intercooler
- A radiator that cools the air coming out of the turbocharger before it enters the engine
- Re-Program
- Update the software on a control module using the manufacturer's diagnostic tool
- Reprogram
- Update the software on a control module using the manufacturer's diagnostic tool
- Trouble Code
- A standardised fault code stored by a control module, read with a diagnostic tool
- Bushes
- Rubber mountings that let a suspension or body joint move without metal-to-metal contact
- Recirculation
- Air-conditioning mode that recirculates cabin air instead of drawing in outside air
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Land Rover Defender 2.2 TD4?
This guide contains nine workshop bulletins for the Land Rover Defender 2.2 TD4. Of these, three concern the engine and fuel system and two the electrical and ignition. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Land Rover Defender 2.2 TD4 have these faults?
No. These are patterns documented across the model by workshops, not predictions for an individual vehicle. Where a fault applies only to certain vehicles or VIN ranges, that is listed with the fault.
Can I check for Land Rover Defender 2.2 TD4 faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.