The FL2 has (a couple of months ago) had the rear diff bearings replaced (and Haldex serviced) - (thanks Austen).
Today we have "Transmission Fault Traction Reduced" appearing on the dash (and associated beep). The FL2 seems to be driving ok.

I have read comments that this may be caused by a failing battery (its an AGM on this FL2) and have plugged in the CTEK charger to see if this will top the battery to max and then see if this might clear the issue. I have also read that this is also caused by a failing Haldex pump, so a trip over to Cleobury Mortimer may be required!

If it is the battery (the current battery is the original - its a 59 plate) can anyone recommend a replacement please?

Thank you

I got a Duracell heavy duty it's been excellent has yours the extra earth strap ?

I got mine from Europarts 85 amp exactly the same size
Don't forget to reset the window's

I can't recall an extra earthing strap, Is there a specific item, location to fit?

Yes there's a long thread on here about it,I got mine a good thick cable from EBay it goes from battery earth to alternator bolt and cures lots of problems it seems especially on cars around the age of yours and mine.

Here you go you will need a cup of tea and some bickies.

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic16694.html?highlight=earth+strap

my 2011 td4 has a cable from the battery box directly to the to the starter motor bolt.

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Thanks it is the starter motor yes.

Thanks for the information SYFL2, archie98, grod - its a big packet of chocolate digestives and a trip over to Bell Engineering on Thursday.

Just noticed that for a split second prior to the "transmission fault traction reduced" message, a message stating "special programmes off"is displayed. Any further thoughts?

All part of the same fault. I had that recently on mine and it was the pump motor at fault, I managed to get the motor casing off far enough to get to the brushes, gave them a bit of a clean up and reassembled it, been ok ever since

Thank you CliveS

The same fault has flashed up on mine this morning.
The F2 is only 3 1/2 years old and only covered 26000 miles, so I'm not happy. lets see what the stealers have to say when they get it back. Updated- Waiting for a Scotland v England 6 Nations home win. 24th Feb 2018
Gone-1972 88 SWB Soft top
Gone-1981 24v FFR Lightweight
Gone-2009 Freelander 2 TD4 GS manual
Gone before it bankrupted me- 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto
2013 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto

Stealers say they cant fit me in for several days......
No courtesy car for 10 days
Why did I buy another Land Rover? Updated- Waiting for a Scotland v England 6 Nations home win. 24th Feb 2018
Gone-1972 88 SWB Soft top
Gone-1981 24v FFR Lightweight
Gone-2009 Freelander 2 TD4 GS manual
Gone before it bankrupted me- 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto
2013 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto

mcsimmo wrote:

The same fault has flashed up on mine this morning.
The F2 is only 3 1/2 years old and only covered 26000 miles, so I'm not happy. lets see what the stealers have to say when they get it back.

I take it you are on a extended warranty then or just rich.  FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current