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dunkley201 Member Since: 09 Jul 2011 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 2739 |
The best earth route for starter efficiency is a direct connection between battery negative to starter bolt by the shortest route. The earth to body fails on this because it relies on further joints to effect a circuit. i.e. Body to gearbox, gearbox to engine, engine to starter. All of which build in resistance. In addition it has been known for the original earth lead to be poorly made and having its own built in resistance. To prove the point, LR themselves fitted the extra earth lead on later models.
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19th Apr 2017 6:33 am |
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Arctic Member Since: 24 Aug 2016 Location: Westmidlands Posts: 556 |
Fitted the earth strap today, went for a short ride to the post office, 3 miles the most when I pulled back on the drive there was a burning smell coming from the engine bay, electrical burning smell I need to tack this down asap, surely there is no way adding another earth strap could cause this? I have a feeling it maybe the alternator, hopefully not |
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19th Apr 2017 8:44 pm |
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Yorky Bob Member Since: 28 Apr 2015 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 4561 |
New belts. Can the alternator belt be set too tight on a FL2 and stress the belt and bearings ? If so that could throw burn smells. FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
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19th Apr 2017 9:30 pm |
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Arctic Member Since: 24 Aug 2016 Location: Westmidlands Posts: 556 |
Hi Bob. The new auxiliary belt was fitted to the pulleys that were already on the car so self tension, I have a feeling it maybe just that the alternator as had it's day, and a new belt as found it's weakness, a little more investigation is required I think. Last edited by Arctic on 1st May 2017 5:42 am. Edited 2 times in total |
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20th Apr 2017 10:43 pm |
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Bobfog Member Since: 11 Apr 2017 Location: UK Posts: 66 |
Is this to say that MY13 Freelander 2 models have the extra strap from the factory? |
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30th Apr 2017 8:08 pm |
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dunkley201 Member Since: 09 Jul 2011 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 2739 |
True! 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)
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30th Apr 2017 10:09 pm |
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Richard H Member Since: 17 Oct 2013 Location: Chippenham Posts: 49 |
Well. I put an earth strap from the battery negative to the transfer box AND to one of the 3 bolts holding the Starter motor onto the engine .... and it seems to be working ..... it got down to -7 oC in the Alps back in April ... and the car stared well .... job done ! Freelander 2 HSE. Santorini Black. Roof Rack, Running Board, Auto. |
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17th May 2017 6:25 pm |
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G5TEF Member Since: 30 May 2017 Location: Brighton Posts: 1 |
New to a forum but need help!
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30th May 2017 1:52 pm |
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SYFL2 Member Since: 16 Jun 2012 Location: Sheffield Posts: 2593 |
As said in this thread if it hasn't got the extra earth strap I would fit it,also they should have checked the battery but maybe get it checked somewhere else,then usual stuff all connections should be clean and tight from battery to alternator. |
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30th May 2017 5:15 pm |
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Bobbyg Member Since: 04 Dec 2016 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 214 |
Back to haunt me again cleaning the seats doors open for around three hours,no lights on flat battery. |
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8th Jun 2017 7:00 am |
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Stubbenoldgit Member Since: 15 Nov 2012 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 146 |
Decided to do this mod a while ago. Every so often getting the "reduced traction" message, always seemed to be if the battery was a bit low, e.g. lots of short trips, cold weather, lights etc, or I'd spent some time parked with lights on or doors open and interior lights on. A session with the ctek or a decent run seemed to reduce the problem frequency.
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16th Jun 2017 6:47 pm |
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HarryD Member Since: 20 Dec 2017 Location: Teesside Posts: 1 |
I have the ABS, DSC and brake warning lights on. The display is also show HDC faulty. I've had my 57 reg. FL2 for 6 years. Any suggestions please. |
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20th Dec 2017 7:27 pm |
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Horsemaddad Member Since: 07 Apr 2015 Location: Bishop Auckland Posts: 28 |
Hello Harry D, had this on mine recently. Turned out to be corroded wiring to one of the rear ABS sensors. I'm sure a fault code reader will yield some further clues if you have a friendly garage or auto electrician. Good luck, Colin. |
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23rd Mar 2018 9:59 am |
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Gillrad Member Since: 30 Apr 2018 Location: Cheshire Posts: 2 |
hi landrover fitted a second earth cable new battery and alternator to try to fix my hdc fault but problem persists. some times when I try to start my freelander StD4e fob docked and cluch pressed the engine brings up HDC fault system failiure, temp gauge goes to top of gauge and sometimes fuel guage stays at the bottom and fuel low alarm sounds, fuel is cut off and hazards are auto put on, landrover say the car thinks it has had a crash, they have tried to fix for the last 3 years ? |
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1st May 2018 12:54 pm |
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