hallo I own a freelander 2 hse and ive had a couple of problems ,I looked on this site for answers but no luck,ive now found solutions so I will post the answers in the relevant sections,im in the trade,and im updated with known faults and cures so will post these as well,hope this will help others,cheers

Hi just wondering if anyone knows of somewhere that I can hire roof bars and a box in a couple of weeks. I have the panoramic roof, cheers

Hi All, glad to join the forum, sad this is due to several problems with my FL2

Hi Everyone! Part ex'd my FL1 yesterday for a FL2 SD4 auto in uber shiny Santorini Black from the local dealer - what an amazing difference she is to my previous one which was used and abused by myself and five dogs! Already wearing some local mud - had to say hello to a field and a green lane on the way home!

Hi all

I've read a lot of the site and it seems as mad as the Omega Owners Forum (oof) of which I am also a member, so thought I better sign on here.

Bought a 2007 FL2 HSE i6 Auto, 67,000 on the clock, about a month ago for my wife.
This was a replacement for her Discover1 V8i 150,000 miles on the clock. This member of
the family unfortunately died of brown dust disease. Engine & mechanics still good, so might still get it looked at.

I've been driving quite a few years now, started off with an Austin 7 Ruby so gives some idea of how long.
Must say that the Freelander 2 is probably the nicest car I have ever driven, very impressed and so is my wife.

Picked it up and drove home about 300 miles and it just felt like a drive around to the shops.

I have a 2001 Omega facelift 2.6 V6, 55,000 on the clock when I bought it a year ago, so used to the quirks of an older car.
Quite surprised to find the FR2 with the i6 3.2 has a slightly better fuel consumption than the 2.6 V6 Omega

Anything I should be expecting to happen, or to look at on the FR2 at this age with 67,000 miles on the clock. All running like clockwork at the moment.

On the Omega Forum several members offer their services to assist with repairs. Is this also available on this forum?

Ian

Welcome elmstoneboy to the forum
That's a good idea about helping each other out with repairs 👍
Most off my repairs have been simple so far fingers crossed lol 2008 xs
Snorkel
raised axle/gearbox breathers
Mantec tank guard
Cb radio
Blanked EGR
Sump guard
Scratches
Snolkle

hi my name is brian I have been a land rover owner for 40 odd years! had freelander for just over 2 years now. had discovery 1 and ser2a which I still got.

hi folks, I have a freelander 2 that has recently been causing problems so thought I'd join up to see if I can find some answers that my garage doesn't seem to be bothered with

lots of great info on the site so far

Hi all

And thank you for the welcome
Just bought an 2009 @ 25,000km LR2 (like this term ) some 40 years after the last LR 11A with Rover engine not a good one, ended up with 216 Holden in it brought it to life.
The Freelander seams a bit better but missing any service info hand or /service book.
Have it covered by Autosure extreme cover (only disappointment) its not covered for off road use,
Insurers state it is to be serviced as per manufactures recommendations.
Local agents have ordered a service book from the UK but is there anything I can down load , tried a few sites and managed the Owners Handbook (if it could be called that, no info on even chaging a wheel)

Any suggestions on where to locate service spare parts and basic hand book would be much appreciated.

Yes its an Alvis

Cheers
John :

Hi John

Have you looked at Topix? Basic registration is free and will give you access to some information about your car (requires VIN) and a range of owner material. Other material is then available on a 'time paid for' basis.

Thanks HappyNomad,

Will give it a go but LR2 came from Japan and is now in NZ and the new owner is computer illiterate.

Tried posting a photo but didn't work, is there a learners site?

Still prefer paper copies.

Cheers
John

Hi all ,

about to take the plunge and buy my first freelander (07 hse stornoway grey 50k for £9k , does that sound fair?) so thought I'd say hello to you all before pickling your brains asking lots of questions !

Hi Rossco,

Only had our 3.2L Auto LR2 for three weeks but what a pleasure to drive.
Sorry cant help you with anything technical we went for a low mileage (25K) and its like new.
After downloading a Freelander Manual I feel a bit happier having reversed into a hidden post not knowing the side rear sensors only sound at very close distance. Rear sensors are fine and sound at around a 4feet.

But it has no information regarding mileage or time periods between servicing.

John

[quote="HappyNomad"]Hi John

Have you looked at [url=https://topix.landrover.jlrext.com/topix/vehicle/lookupForm][b][u]Topix[/u][/b][/url]? Basic registration is free and will give you access to some information about your car (requires VIN) and a range of owner material. Other material is then available on a 'time paid for' basis.[/quote]

Hi

Don't no if this is how replies goes, not familiar with terms. quote /reply?
But thanks for the topix sit had all I wanted and more.
Now how to get to post photos.

Still buzzing on this LR purchase, why did I leave it so long.

Cheers
John

ALVIS wrote:

Hi Rossco,

Only had our 3.2L Auto LR2 for three weeks but what a pleasure to drive.
Sorry cant help you with anything technical we went for a low mileage (25K) and its like new.
After downloading a Freelander Manual I feel a bit happier having reversed into a hidden post not knowing the side rear sensors only sound at very close distance. Rear sensors are fine and sound at around a 4feet.

But it has no information regarding mileage or time periods between servicing.

John