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robblue Member Since: 10 Jan 2017 Location: cornwall Posts: 273 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
yes that would be fine you might have to file the 6mm hole a bit , but I picked my 1 up from halfords a couple of years ago for around £5 and you have a selection in front of you and can choose terminals and length hope this helps . 2009 FL2 S now gone
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Sangina Member Since: 14 Dec 2017 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 42 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I bought from the same supplier on ebay,8mm and 10mm holes 36" long,fitted perfectly.
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Topher30 Member Since: 15 Oct 2019 Location: UK Posts: 15 ![]() ![]() |
Thanks alot i'll get one ordered |
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jules Member Since: 13 Dec 2007 Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire Posts: 5166 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I didnt connect to the starter motor as this threaded hole on top of the autobox seemed perfect for an additional earth cable.
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Simon J Member Since: 27 Jul 2019 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 719 ![]() ![]() |
Agreed. |
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Volrider Member Since: 14 Aug 2018 Location: staffs Posts: 217 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Am I missing something here? I have a 2013 XS manual and not sure what benefits a 2nd earth lead will add?? 2014 Freelander 2 XS TD4
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3landertwo Member Since: 27 May 2020 Location: UK Posts: 1134 ![]() |
A direct earth return between battery and engine/starter motor, good when cranking. |
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Dave47 Member Since: 31 Aug 2014 Location: Margate Kent Posts: 1350 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I thought the later model already had two earthing cables fitted at the factory. Dave DAVE. |
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Andy131 Member Since: 09 Dec 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 2187 ![]() ![]() |
The thicker the cable the more it costs, if you can save a pound per cable and you make a couple of million cars the saving is considerable. The thinner cable will just about do the job when the battery is new, when the starter is new, when the glow plugs are new - when the system is new.
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jules Member Since: 13 Dec 2007 Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire Posts: 5166 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
My understanding was that some of the weird electrical faults that the FL2 can suffer from are caused by a poor earth connection. An additional lead helps to prevent this should the original lead connection corrode etc. (where the NEG lead connects to chassis/body I believe is the issue.) Jules |
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oldgeezer Member Since: 09 Apr 2011 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 1302 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
simple test.
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jules Member Since: 13 Dec 2007 Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire Posts: 5166 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Wow. You wouldnt think a simple earth cable would make such a difference. But Ive seen similar things on older cars not starting because of a high resistance corroded earth. Jules |
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Volrider Member Since: 14 Aug 2018 Location: staffs Posts: 217 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
But I wonder, is this pre facelift cars that have the issues? Mine is a very low miles (18k) 14 plate, was it sorted on the later models? 2014 Freelander 2 XS TD4
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Andy131 Member Since: 09 Dec 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 2187 ![]() ![]() |
I think you are missing the point, this is not a fault restricted to a specific year of FL2, it's not a fault specific to the FL2 - it is very common on modern cars that have lots of on-board electronics that are sensitive to voltage.
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