Land Rover Defender UHFA Injectors

Land Rover Defender UHFA Overview

The Land Rover Defender with the UHFA 2.4L TDCi engine was produced between 2007 and 2016. This vehicle uses Denso common rail diesel injectors (primary part number DCRI107060) operating at fuel pressures up to 2000 bar. The UHFA engine in the Land Rover Defender produces and of torque. When replacing injectors on the Land Rover Defender UHFA, always use new copper sealing washers and torque to manufacturer specifications. Each injector should be coded to the ECU after fitting.

Compatible Injectors

Common Injector Problems in Land Rover Defender

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  Rough idle and engine vibration — Worn injector nozzles cause uneven fuel spray, leading to rough idle at low RPM. Most noticeable when the engine is cold.
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  Excessive exhaust smoke — Black or blue-grey smoke on acceleration indicates poor fuel atomisation. This is often caused by carbon buildup on the injector nozzle tip.
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  Poor fuel economy — A worn or leaking injector delivers incorrect fuel quantities, reducing efficiency by 10–20% in severe cases.
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  Engine misfire under load — Intermittent misfires during acceleration suggest one or more injectors are failing to deliver the correct fuel pressure.
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  Difficult cold starting — Degraded injector nozzles struggle to atomise fuel at lower cranking pressures, causing extended crank times in cold weather.

Other Engine Codes for Land Rover Defender

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