2001 td4 warning light /electrical issues

[sr_oz]

I have a couple of issues which seemed to occur at the same time after a recent visit to the snow. The TC and HDC warning lights now come on just after driving away and after the ABS light goes out i.e. as it should on reaching 8kmh if all is ok.  I am not sure what this means. Also, the front wndscreen wiper functions on the rhs of the steering column and the stop lights do not work when the engine is running. With the key in the ignition position i.e. warning lights displayed both wipers and stop lights function normally. Very odd ...  Any comments welcome.

[Administrator]

Sounds like sensor trouble but you need a proper diagnosis so I have referred this to Ward for comment.  Are you able to get to St Peters in Sydney?

Cheers

Alan

[Administrator]

Ward has responded as follows:

The ABS ,T/C and H/D are all linked on 1 system and almost always come on together when an electrical fault is recognised within the system. Link that with the accessories dropping out at what I assume is the same time and I would suspect a loss of power source which may link the 2. Check fuses, otherwise will require diagnostic effort. The faults may also not be linked ?

Regards Ward.

[sr_oz]

Thanks for the comments and suggestions. I am taking the vehicle initially to Eastcoast European in Gosford who have been able to read diagnostic codes before on the Freelander to see what the computer thinks. ABS light only comes on initially, as expected, then goes out as I mentioned when I take off. Regards functioning of the wipers and stoplights this is evident just sitting stationery in the garage and starting / stopping the engine. More to come ....