Forum-Gallery-Shop-Sponsors

« Advertise on Freel2.com

Home > Technical > Suspension Issues - Car has 'raised' itself
Post Reply  Down to end
Page 1 of 2 12>
Print this entire topic · 
janettem18



Member Since: 13 Oct 2015
Location: Dorset
Posts: 2

United Kingdom 2012 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Lux Auto Sumatra Black
Suspension Issues - Car has 'raised' itself

Hello,

This is the first time I have ever posted on a forum like this but I have been searching the Internet to try to find the solution to my problem with my Freelander with no avail.

The other day after I had driven my car for about 50 miles I turned off the ignition and went to get out of the car when it decided to raise itself up. I thought it would sort itself out when I next turned it on etc but it still has not gone back down to its original level. I really didn't want to take it in to Land Rover for something that may be a few taps on the buttons etc so I was wondering if anyone on here had any advice to get my car to go back to normal??? I have tried cycling through the 'off road' options in the center console and that has not worked.

I have some pictures of the car to show what I mean about it having 'raised'.

If anyone has any ideas I can try please let me know - many thanks in advance!!!!! Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy

Post #278396 13th Oct 2015 12:38 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Jimski



Member Since: 21 Jan 2013
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 649

United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Santorini Black

It shouldn't be 'raising' itself? Freelanders don't have that option to raise or lower, thats Discovery territory.....

What pictures have you got?? 2013 FL2 - Black Edition Auto
2013 FL2 - Black Edition Manual GONE!
Founder of the 'Microscopic LR Spoiler Badge Club'
Destroyer of chrome rears.....

Post #278397 13th Oct 2015 12:41 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
druand



Member Since: 07 Sep 2009
Location: south ayrshire
Posts: 825

Scotland 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Fuji White

Is is a Freelander 2? All FL2's (3) Gone
2011 Mercedes C180 CGI Gone
FL2 GS Auto SD with heated leather, factory tints, alloy spare and a few other bits.

Post #278398 13th Oct 2015 12:42 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
janettem18



Member Since: 13 Oct 2015
Location: Dorset
Posts: 2

United Kingdom 2012 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Lux Auto Sumatra Black

Yes Freelander 2 - I have tried to add the pics.... hopefully they will this time?






Post #278399 13th Oct 2015 12:43 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Jimski



Member Since: 21 Jan 2013
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 649

United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Santorini Black

That looks normal to me? There is no manual option to raise or lower a freelander as it is just traditional springs and shocks.

The Discovery for example has air suspension which allows this. If there was a 'fault' as such, you would expect your car to 'drop', in the event of a leaking shock or broken spring. 2013 FL2 - Black Edition Auto
2013 FL2 - Black Edition Manual GONE!
Founder of the 'Microscopic LR Spoiler Badge Club'
Destroyer of chrome rears.....

Post #278400 13th Oct 2015 12:48 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Lightwater



Member Since: 21 Aug 2014
Location: Sydney Northern Beaches
Posts: 4905

Ukraine 2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

The Freelander is based on a Ford platform. It can't raise! Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

Acoustic insulation ARB TPMS 3xARB air compressors After cooler Air tank On-board OCD pressure air/water cleaning Additional 50L fuel Carpet in doors ABE 2x1kg Waeco 28L modified fridge Battery 4x26ah Solar 120w Victron MPPT 100/20 DC-DC 18amps 175amp jumper plug Awning 6x255/60R18

Post #278402 13th Oct 2015 1:05 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
npinks



Member Since: 28 Jun 2007
Location: Ls25
Posts: 20090

United Kingdom 

has it "raised" on both sides? or just Dropped on one side giving this impression Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Post #278406 13th Oct 2015 1:33 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
wurzel153



Member Since: 18 Dec 2011
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 301

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Loire Blue

Are you sure it was not just the seat moving as per the easy exit function, mine has always played up a bit, the seat should go down before you get out the car but sometimes it goes up instead. Might make you think the cars raising.

Post #278407 13th Oct 2015 1:34 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
dorsetfreelander



Member Since: 20 Jul 2013
Location: Dorset
Posts: 4353

United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Loire Blue

Can I suggest that you measure the distance from the top of each wheel arch to the ground and post the numbers here and we can compare with others? 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
5 x FL2 4 manual + 1 auto
Now Discovery Sport P250 MHEV SE

Post #278417 13th Oct 2015 3:25 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Pegleg



Member Since: 15 Apr 2010
Location: Deep in mid Wales
Posts: 3114

Wales 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Santorini Black

Looks normal to me too Thumbs Up Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.

Post #278419 13th Oct 2015 3:51 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Landiroamer



Member Since: 30 Apr 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 1185

United Kingdom 2015 Freelander 2 TD4_e SE Manual Orkney Grey

Its probably to do with your seat not the car?

Post #278421 13th Oct 2015 5:21 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
npinks



Member Since: 28 Jun 2007
Location: Ls25
Posts: 20090

United Kingdom 

any further developments? measurements of each side Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Post #278449 14th Oct 2015 11:36 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
westville



Member Since: 12 Jun 2015
Location: Dunston
Posts: 1096

United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Fuji White

Can't get to computer still trying to climb out of the car? Rolling with laughter No Longer the owner of a 2013MY Fuji White GS

"Fiat Lux" a philosophy not a car

Post #278455 14th Oct 2015 2:14 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
dorsetfreelander



Member Since: 20 Jul 2013
Location: Dorset
Posts: 4353

United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Loire Blue

I suppose that if you parked next to an open manhole than you might well think that the car had risen when you got out. 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
5 x FL2 4 manual + 1 auto
Now Discovery Sport P250 MHEV SE

Post #278456 14th Oct 2015 2:17 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Landiroamer



Member Since: 30 Apr 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 1185

United Kingdom 2015 Freelander 2 TD4_e SE Manual Orkney Grey

What makes you think its raised itself? It looks like any other FL2 to me and the same as mine, did you feel it go up as you were trying to get out of it? how heavy are you? Shocked

Post #278459 14th Oct 2015 2:33 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Post Reply  Back to top
Page 1 of 2 12>
All times are GMT

Jump to  
Previous Topic | Next Topic >
Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



Site Copyright © 2006-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
Freel2.com RSS Feed - All Forums


Switch to Mobile site