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Have yours PDC Been fixed or not?
Fixed
11%
 11%  [10]
No Fix
71%
 71%  [64]
Fixed then failed again
16%
 16%  [15]
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AndyC



Member Since: 30 Nov 2007
Location: Where the snow dosen't melt when the sun is shining!
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Norway 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Stornoway Grey

Grumpy wrote:
repeat failure - hit wall - £80 worth of damage. LR 'updated the software' - still same - but manged to miss the wall this time - will chase dealer again next vist.

They really are unreliable if wet - ridiculous for an off roader. My Old CRV ones were faultless.

Banging Head

Grumpy


....and My Freelander 2 ones are FAULTLESS Thumbs Up

It seems that if some people are unlucky and have a few problems they whinge a lot, but most of us that DON'T have problems keep quiet Shocked - SO this is a little appraisal for us that do not have any problems with our Freelys Thumbs Up 2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc.

Post #55589 17th Jan 2010 4:53 pm
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Lee S



Member Since: 12 Oct 2009
Location: Liverpool
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United Kingdom 

Talking to an old school friend who works at Halewood recently - apparently its a design issue with the front face of the sensor that traps moisture, thus causing an illusion of an obstacle in front of the sensor. Toyota are having the same problem with one of their models which use the same sensor heads. Land Rover are in no hurry to offer a fix apparentley as the warrenty claim costs could be huge - mostly labour costs (bumpers off etc).

Post #56786 25th Jan 2010 10:53 pm
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AndyC



Member Since: 30 Nov 2007
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Norway 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Stornoway Grey

Lee S wrote:
Talking to an old school friend who works at Halewood recently - apparently its a design issue with the front face of the sensor that traps moisture, thus causing an illusion of an obstacle in front of the sensor. Toyota are having the same problem with one of their models which use the same sensor heads. Land Rover are in no hurry to offer a fix apparentley as the warrenty claim costs could be huge - mostly labour costs (bumpers off etc).


That does not explain why not every Freely has the same problem Exclamation Our FL2 has seen its fare share of heavy rain, and deep snow, admittedly the sensors have become a bit confused (rarely) by LOTS of loose dry snow, but when on normal driving surface several minutes later all is normal again. I have never considered that a real problem and not as bad as some other unfortunate forum members have described.

However, considering what your friend has described, maybe LR have had alternative suppliers of the sensors (or the whole system), some of which are of poorer quality that others Question 2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc.

Post #56792 26th Jan 2010 7:27 am
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s7gpt



Member Since: 21 May 2010
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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Sumatra Black

mine deveolped this problem after i used my karcher to clean it, took it to the dealers but it had dried out and started working then, not sure if heavey rain will have same effetct but will post if does.... freelander 2 SE black and beige - now sold

Post #70098 6th Jun 2010 1:09 pm
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VIKING



Member Since: 22 Sep 2007
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Norway 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Caspian Blue

My experience is that this only occurs in or after heavy rain. So probably the sencors are not too happy about water.... Laughing 2008 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Automatic, Caspian Blue, Alpaca, Moon roof, Exclusive pack.

Post #70109 6th Jun 2010 2:42 pm
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ou toppie



Member Since: 18 Mar 2010
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South Africa 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Stornoway Grey

3 Years next month and never had a failure. Whistle

Post #70273 9th Jun 2010 3:04 pm
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zone30



Member Since: 20 Jan 2009
Location: OVL
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yesterday for the first time it kept a continuous beep with nothing nearby. Heavy rain all day. Will need to keep an eye on it. Havnet't cleaned them yet, so might just be that... i hope.

Post #70340 10th Jun 2010 9:09 am
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mcphersonstrut



Member Since: 21 Jul 2009
Location: In the land of 2 wheel drive and 60mpg
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England 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

If I had a penny for everytime I have given them a clean in the hope of stopping the beep I would have £3.67 Rolling with laughter

Post #70375 10th Jun 2010 3:50 pm
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xxtrail



Member Since: 14 Mar 2008
Location: Devon
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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Santorini Black

s7gpt wrote

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mine deveolped this problem after i used my karcher to clean it, took it to the dealers but it had dried out and started working then, not sure if heavey rain will have same effetct but will post if does....
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Mine did the same a few weeks ago, though its been washed since new (over 2 years) by the same method. Its also been washed since, with no problem. It sorted itself out in about an hour. Not had any problem with rain affecting them (and we get lots of heavy rain in Devon).

Would application of 'bumper care' products help to prevent water ingress, as they are supposedly water-chasing? I do use the Autoglym one, though, like wax, it has a limited water beading period (4 - 6 weeks) as does RainEx on front screens. Was GS TD4 Auto, Privacy, Santorini with Tundra & Alpaca, Cold Climate Pack. Traded for Discovery Sport HSE Auto.

Post #70526 13th Jun 2010 10:33 am
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Kangy



Member Since: 24 Jun 2007
Location: Sydney
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Australia 

Had a problem in heavy rain on the front ones,then worked again.

A couple of Mths ago no rain, front sensors played up again,was patient and they came good after a few days.

Driving in heavy rain a few times,no problem.

Had car washed no problem and was rainy again with no problem.

Have used a protector spray in the past,not sure if that prevents the trouble.

If happens again,will not panic,just wait and see,put up with the inconvenience.

Good idea to extend the warranty if keeping the vehicle for a few yrs.

Post #71208 29th Jun 2010 10:23 am
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redlabel



Member Since: 28 Feb 2010
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Norway 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Tambora Flame

Damn it!
Just came from the dealer. Booked me an apointment for this problem...Only happens in rain.

Post #71229 29th Jun 2010 1:21 pm
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VIKING



Member Since: 22 Sep 2007
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Norway 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Caspian Blue

redlabel wrote:
Damn it!
Just came from the dealer. Booked me an apointment for this problem...Only happens in rain.


Yes, but when the sun comes back, and the car is dried up, everything is OK again.

The problem disappears with the sun Cool 2008 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Automatic, Caspian Blue, Alpaca, Moon roof, Exclusive pack.

Post #71235 29th Jun 2010 2:29 pm
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Scarboro John



Member Since: 31 Jan 2009
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2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Sumatra Black

I know that this year has been fairly dry generally speaking and the incidence of faulty sensors may have been less. As far as I'm concerned (2007 FL2 HSE TD4), the things are still as erratic as ever despite having supposedly having sealant applied. As the car was out of warranty in May this year, I asked that a note of the faulty sensors be made on record in case of a cure coming along - whether that will have any effect I don't know.

What I am wondering is whether later models have been any better as most of the complaints seem to feature early vehicles in 2006,7 and 8. Have any of you guys with 09, 59, and 10 reg cars had the problem or can we suspect there has been a change of sensor supplier?

Post #73739 10th Aug 2010 5:38 pm
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phil_wkl



Member Since: 01 Mar 2008
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Australia 

Has anyone had a fix from the dealer with regards to this problem? I've got mine booked in to check it out, but they did admit that it seems to be a design fault and not much they could do as LR has no fix. Phil

Post #74677 26th Aug 2010 9:03 am
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redlabel



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Norway 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Tambora Flame

Mine started howling again... Left the car running and took a walk around the car smashing my furyfist into each sensor while listening to the sound. When I punched the left front sensor the sound disappeared.
Have an appointment the 10. sept to have it changed out.
Not getting my hopes up, but we'll see. FL2, TD4 HSE
The flaming Orange!

Post #74678 26th Aug 2010 9:12 am
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