During the really cold spell my car struggled to start in so far as at -5 the engine was misfiring/running rough for about 30 seconds or so. I think I might have a failed glow plug. Having searched on here I read that when investigating glow plugs you might aswell just change them all when you consider the labour time involved. My car isn’t due a service until November so I was just wondering, if any more plugs fail will the car still start ok in the warmer weather or will I notice a problem with the car starting? Black MY2013 SD4 GS Auto, Wood Company Armrest, Freel2 sticker.
Gone MY2010 Freelander 2 Manual TD4.e S, Alaska White.

You should be fine with warmer weather as the glow plugs will not be needed. I also have to get my glow plugs changed this year as I suspect more than one has failed. If it's -4 or below getting my car started can be a challenge from 0 and above it's not an issue.

Had the same with mine. At -5C it just would not start, ended up with a flat battery. However, a little more turning over (courtesy of jump leads from my wife's car!), got it going.

Once going it was fine.

Next day at -5C was the same issue.

The next solution I had was to clear out the garage (half day job) and put the car in there over night. Worked a treat!

I've checked a couple of garages. Quote around £180 to £250 to replace glowplugs. With the big caveat "if we can get them out without breaking them." Of course, if they break extra costs for the repair.

As its now warmer, I have no issues so going to leave it for a while. '09 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto
19" shadow chrome wheels
Lago Grey

Previously, '00 Freelander TD4 GS Manual

Going back to the original post.

Are you on the original battery ? FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

I had a Citoren ZX that developed poor starting and rough running for a few seconds and it was down to one glowplug that needed changing (it was open circuit). I haven't looked at the FL2 setup but you should be able test plugs with a multimeter without removing them as their resistance is pretty low. 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
5 x FL2 4 manual + 1 auto
Now Discovery Sport P250 MHEV SE

Yes, I am on the original battery. Thinking about it, it’s probably worth changing the battery before next winter. My previous FL2 had a battery that was failing, it was slow to crank. This time the car cranked fine, the engine was just rough for 20-30 seconds after firing up. Black MY2013 SD4 GS Auto, Wood Company Armrest, Freel2 sticker.
Gone MY2010 Freelander 2 Manual TD4.e S, Alaska White.

dorsetfreelander wrote:

I had a Citoren ZX that developed poor starting and rough running for a few seconds and it was down to one glowplug that needed changing (it was open circuit). I haven't looked at the FL2 setup but you should be able test plugs with a multimeter without removing them as their resistance is pretty low.

Go for a high capacity battery in September when prices are going to be better than December. A test will tell you if one is failed but they may be fine. Mine coughed just one morning for a few seconds this Winter but it was genuine brass monkey weather so not panicking about having a glow plug failure, I have a new battery.

If you get a test done share the results. FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

TBH we’ll probably not get a winter like this for a few years so I’ll probably be ok. I will change the battery this year. Black MY2013 SD4 GS Auto, Wood Company Armrest, Freel2 sticker.
Gone MY2010 Freelander 2 Manual TD4.e S, Alaska White.