I've read a number of posts on here from several years ago about a problem I have recently encountered

Key in - press clutch - press start and literally nothing happens other than a warning message appears saying the "steering column is locked". I disconnect the battery and all is good.

The previous posts came up with various repairs but non seemed to be "the repair", they only seemed to help with the problem.

Since these posts were written has anyone come up with a fix all solution for this problem?

It was fixed by a software update, might be worth checking if you have the most up to date software for your car?

Thank you, I will be getting the software updated and also fixing an earth strap from the battery to the starter motor.

Which terminal on the battery would you recommend for the earth strap?

NOT the positive + terminal thats for sure Unless you want to blow the car up

Waspheart wrote:

Which terminal on the battery would you recommend for the earth strap?

I agree, I'll be getting someone who knows what the are doing to have a look at this. No offence taken.

I've now updated the software, had an earth strap fitted, had a new battery and this problem still persists. Someone somewhere must have a solution to this issue.

try the connectors in the passenger footwell,,these seem to give problems

What connectors?

some connectors under carpet at front of footwell

I have just started getting this problem on 2010 freelander2, had the software update 3 days ago and today it won't start at all. STEERING COLUMN LOCKED message, have tried disconnecting battery still no joy. Anybody have any ideas.
Thanks
Dave