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glynjones



Member Since: 26 Apr 2015
Location: Southport
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United Kingdom 2012 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Fuji White
Freelander 2 2012 GS steering wheel wear

Hi,
Picked up my (new to me Freelander 2) < 3 years old and only done 24,000 miles Very Happy

I'm loving it so far and is in fantastic condition except for one minor (but major to me) issue.

When driving it yesterday I noticed certain parts of the steering wheel felt rough. On closer inspection i could see that part of the rubber coating was wearing off and looked a different colour. Has anyone else on here had that issue.

As I purchased the car from a Land Rover dealership I'm tempted to take it in to have the steering wheel replaced under there 2 year warranty but I am a bit worried they may just say it's normal wear and tear.

Thanks for any advice given.

Glyn Jones.

Post #261785 26th Apr 2015 9:19 am
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Jim NI



Member Since: 30 Mar 2010
Location: NI
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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Loire Blue

I had the same on my 2011 with 30k, I put it down to previous owners driving style. Bought private so had it leather trimmed couple of weeks ago
 2014 SE Loire Blue SD4 Auto (MY15)
Gone - 2011 GS Baltic Blue, Retrofit Electric Leather, Side Steps, 19"SC's, Roof Rails, TT Sat Nav Mod, Retrofit Premium Audio, Retro fit 2013 Xenons with DRL & Sig Strip (Clutch at 47k)
Gone - 2007 GS Narvik Black, Privacy Glass, 19" SC's, Side Steps,Roof Rails, Roof Spoiler, Lamp Guards, Retrofit Electric Leather (Clutch at 115k)
Gone - 2007 SE Santorini Black (Clutch at 120k)
BT IID (best money ever spent on a car)

Post #261787 26th Apr 2015 9:22 am
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glynjones



Member Since: 26 Apr 2015
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United Kingdom 2012 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Fuji White

That look really good.

May I ask who did the retrim?

Post #261892 27th Apr 2015 10:16 am
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Lucky Duck



Member Since: 20 Feb 2012
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2011 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Stornoway Grey

Hi Glyn,

Sounds identical to the problem I had at a similar mileage.
Check out this http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic15481.html

..and Hatfields are not a million miles form you either! Wink

Post #261899 27th Apr 2015 11:00 am
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glynjones



Member Since: 26 Apr 2015
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United Kingdom 2012 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Fuji White

Thanks Lucky Duck,
Looks like exactly the same problem as mine Big Cry

Bought the car from Hatfield in Liverpool but I might get a leather trim or replace with a leather one on eBay as I really don't like the feel of the plastic I'm used to leather Embarassed

Post #261906 27th Apr 2015 11:55 am
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Jim NI



Member Since: 30 Mar 2010
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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Loire Blue

I got it done by a polish guy here in Northern Ireland, dropped car off to him in morning picked up in afternoon £80. I'm well pleased with result. A couple of guys on here have used a company closer to you called Royal steering wheels I think or check for a re trimmer in your local area 2014 SE Loire Blue SD4 Auto (MY15)
Gone - 2011 GS Baltic Blue, Retrofit Electric Leather, Side Steps, 19"SC's, Roof Rails, TT Sat Nav Mod, Retrofit Premium Audio, Retro fit 2013 Xenons with DRL & Sig Strip (Clutch at 47k)
Gone - 2007 GS Narvik Black, Privacy Glass, 19" SC's, Side Steps,Roof Rails, Roof Spoiler, Lamp Guards, Retrofit Electric Leather (Clutch at 115k)
Gone - 2007 SE Santorini Black (Clutch at 120k)
BT IID (best money ever spent on a car)

Post #261940 27th Apr 2015 5:58 pm
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ronp



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glynjones wrote:
I might get a leather trim


check this out:
http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic21397.html FL2 now gone and have a couple of items left for sale:-

Brodit active iPhone holder + Brodit dash clip,
Bluetooth Music Streaming Module.

Post #261943 27th Apr 2015 6:11 pm
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ReggiePerrin



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England 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Firenze Red

PowerfulUK have a number of options including an exchange deal where you buy a refurbished wheel and then send them your old one once the new item has been fitted.

Post #261946 27th Apr 2015 6:15 pm
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chrispbacon30



Member Since: 10 Jul 2014
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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Stornoway Grey

I had a similar problem and bought one of these to try. Takes time to fit but when done carefully you cannot tell it is a cover, lovely feel and reasonably priced. Definitely would do it again.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVER-FREEL...258066a78b

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Landiroamer



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United Kingdom 2015 Freelander 2 TD4_e SE Manual Orkney Grey

Folk wearing rings play havoc with the trim, steering wheel covering and door handles and not to mention when they wipe the inside of the windows with the back of their hand and scratch the glass too Rolling Eyes

Post #262692 4th May 2015 10:51 am
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glynjones



Member Since: 26 Apr 2015
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United Kingdom 2012 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Fuji White

Hatfields have said as it's not a warrantable part and they have had no recalls on it they say they will do noting about it. Pretty gutted really.

Post #263088 8th May 2015 7:26 am
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fredastaire



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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Santorini Black

Just bought the kit off EBay, fitted this afternoon.
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My goodness what am improvement both aesthetically and function.
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Very very pleased, hides the wear and more important it's better feel an a sure grip.
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Looked at the YouTube video, ha ha; I should have been fitted before my cup of tea went cold, the installer is working at fantastic speed; it's just impossible for a first time installer to do it that quick.
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A highly reccomended upgrade.
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Kind regards from Fred.
. 2010GS Auto ex Celeb, Santorini Black, 2011 facelift , spoiler, spats, mudflaps, LED footwell lamps, Witter detach,
Other cars:-
1958 & 1959 Austin J40 Pedal Cars under restoration (I make many J40 parts)
If you have an Austin J40 or Pathfinder Pedal Car looking for a new home pls PM me.
2009 Meriva

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glynjones



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United Kingdom 2012 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Fuji White

*** Update ***

After speaking to Land Rover Customer Car they have agreed to replace the steering wheel as a gesture of goodwill Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy

All booked in for next Friday.

Post #264316 20th May 2015 1:00 pm
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ronp



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Good result Thumbs Up

If interested, you could always ask them to fit a leather wheel and you pay the difference. FL2 now gone and have a couple of items left for sale:-

Brodit active iPhone holder + Brodit dash clip,
Bluetooth Music Streaming Module.

Post #264332 20th May 2015 4:01 pm
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glynjones



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United Kingdom 2012 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Fuji White

That's what I'm trying to do. Waiting for Hatfields to ring me back.

Post #264334 20th May 2015 4:11 pm
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