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L05tB0y



Member Since: 19 Mar 2023
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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Santorini Black
Won't start

Hi all, my freelander 2 won't start. I tried to connect a usb charger to the existing power socket in the centre console. But when I connected it there was no power but now the power to the little light panel for the gear selector won't light up and the car won't start. The radio still works and dash lights but nothing to start car.

Post #436197 10th Oct 2023 12:39 pm
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Rommel



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England 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Fuji White

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Post #436198 10th Oct 2023 1:05 pm
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Welshy



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Wales 2010 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Like "rommel" said its the battery, we had the exact same problem about a year ago, to cure it and to make sure..... i did the double earthlead Mod and then got a damn good battery (Yuasa), and its has not failed to start since. --------------------------------------------------------
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Post #436207 10th Oct 2023 10:34 pm
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Lightwater



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Ukraine 2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

How old is the battery? If it's 4 years old, chuck it. I don't want to stuck in outback Australia a long way from anywhere (photos attached).


What is the battery's voltage (check it with your multimeter) when sitting unused for 24 hours, after properly charging with a Victron or similar proper charger?

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Post #436209 11th Oct 2023 3:11 am
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IanMetro



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 Metropolis LE Auto Fuji White

Try a new battery first.
The FL2 seems to need a very good, recent battery - see this similar 'No Start' post.

https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic39428.html FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2010 2012-2017 (21k - 91k miles) (MY2011)
FL2 Metropolis SD4 Auto 2014 2017- (16k - 77k+ miles) (MY2015)
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Post #436218 11th Oct 2023 8:33 am
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Nodge68



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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Rimini Red

I'd have used the push in USB adaptor as previously suggested, which saves messing with fragile wiring. Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate. The family car.
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Post #436241 11th Oct 2023 4:20 pm
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