This morning the message STEERING COLUMN LOCKED appeared in the display. What does that mean?
Turned the engine off and on again, and then the message disapeared. And the car worked normally.

But I do not understand what the message mean. Some troubles coming up, or what?
Anyone out there who can tell me what the message actually means? 2008 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Automatic, Caspian Blue, Alpaca, Moon roof, Exclusive pack.

it has a automatic lock, its the electric noise you hear when putting the keyfob in

it could have been that the wheels was turned and putting pressure on the locking mechanism, so you got a warning Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Sounds pretty spooky I would be tempted to get it checked, as if the steering really locked while driving could be a nasty experience.

Have had this really happen to me in another car that I was towing a long time ago so maybe I am over cautious about it happening again. 2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
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Have now asked the service dept. They wanted to have a look at it, so I am going in on Tuesday for a check-up. 2008 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Automatic, Caspian Blue, Alpaca, Moon roof, Exclusive pack.

VIKING wrote:

Have now asked the service dept. They wanted to have a look at it, so I am going in on Tuesday for a check-up.

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Dave wrote:

VIKING wrote:

Have now asked the service dept. They wanted to have a look at it, so I am going in on Tuesday for a check-up.

Whilst you're being checked, get the car done too

Hope you report what they report so we will know what not to hope for in future
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npinks wrote:

it could have been that the wheels was turned and putting pressure on the locking mechanism, so you got a warning

Exactly that! if there is sufficient 'backlash' on the steering to cause the locking pin to engage in one of the slots but not enough electrical force on the solenoid to release it against the metal-on-metal friction, this warning will be displayed. normally, moving the steering wheel slightly will allow it to release

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He He Another lucky guess pinky

STEERING COLUMN LOCK
The vehicle has an electronic steering column
lock that is deactivated when the remote
control is inserted in the docking port.
Note: It may be necessary to rotate the steering
wheel slightly to release the locking
mechanism. If the steering column lock does
not disengage the engine will not start and
STEERING COLUMN LOCKED will be displayed
in the message centre.

Handbook page 12.

Sad, I know, but I really did read the on-line version of the Owner's Handbook whilst waiting to take delivery of our Freelander.

Bill

wdw wrote:

STEERING COLUMN LOCK
The vehicle has an electronic steering column
lock that is deactivated when the remote
control is inserted in the docking port.
Note: It may be necessary to rotate the steering
wheel slightly to release the locking
mechanism. If the steering column lock does
not disengage the engine will not start and
STEERING COLUMN LOCKED will be displayed
in the message centre.

Handbook page 12.

Sad, I know, but I really did read the on-line version of the Owner's Handbook whilst waiting to take delivery of our Freelander.

Bill

Well done Bill If only more would read it it there would be fewer such questions on the forum for us to discuss
In this instance it seems the book has not been consulted first before our earlier helpful suggestions  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
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Huh, Books are for loosers

Rowy wrote:

Huh, Books are for loosers

Sounds like you lost Rowy  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
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Rowy wrote:

Huh, Books are for loosers