| Author |
Message |
 New steering lock fitted now starts but get lock messages |
Xomegaman
 15th Jun 2016 7:57 pm
|
Forum: Technical · Replies: 1 · Views: 1179 · Subject: New steering lock fitted now starts but get lock messages |
| My MY2010 refused to start recently and steering lock error messages on screen. Clicking of relays and lights flashing etc. After recovery he Steering lock was replaced then LR programmed the lock an ... |
| Hesitation when changing from 1st to 2nd gear |
Xomegaman
14th Feb 2016 4:40 pm
|
Forum: Technical · Replies: 13 · Views: 5194 · Subject: Hesitation when changing from 1st to 2nd gear |
| This may be widely off target but I used to have the same hesitation on changing from first to second. I just put up with it for a few months but then I started to have clutch issues that turned out t ... |
| New clutch and DMF fitted, now have a noise in drivers side |
Xomegaman
8th Feb 2016 3:28 pm
|
Forum: Technical · Replies: 2 · Views: 1631 · Subject: New clutch and DMF fitted, now have a noise in drivers side |
| Your money was right. Took it back to the garage and they ran the smoke machine through it and there was a s light leak behind one of the turbo pipes. Resealed the leak and alls well. ☺ |
| New clutch and DMF fitted, now have a noise in drivers side |
Xomegaman
7th Feb 2016 8:15 pm
|
Forum: Technical · Replies: 2 · Views: 1631 · Subject: New clutch and DMF fitted, now have a noise in drivers side |
| Hi, had an new clutch and DMF fitted last week and all goes well except when I go,over 1500 rpm eg pulling up hill there is a exhaust blowing type noise in the drivers side footwell. Pick up doesn't s ... |
| Throttle Body - Loud rattling on shutdown |
Xomegaman
24th Jan 2016 10:32 pm
|
Forum: Technical · Replies: 158 · Views: 269850 · Subject: Throttle Body - Loud rattling on shutdown |
The throttle body on my 2010 failed in the closed position so the car wouldn't start. Ended up being a pick up and take to the garage. No warning or funny noises, drive onto the drive then no start.
... |
| 2SO - 2 Stroke oil and Diesel |
Xomegaman
3rd Mar 2015 11:02 pm
|
Forum: Technical · Replies: 1392 · Views: 496453 · Subject: 2SO - 2 Stroke oil and Diesel |
| Tried 2SO several times but didn't notice any great improvement however for what it's worth I changed from supermarket fuel to Shell V Power Nitro and the around town mpg has gone from the pervious 32 ... |
| 2SO - 2 Stroke oil and Diesel |
Xomegaman
3rd Mar 2015 11:02 pm
|
Forum: Technical · Replies: 1392 · Views: 496453 · Subject: 2SO - 2 Stroke oil and Diesel |
| Tried 2SO several times but didn't notice any great improvement however for what it's worth I changed from supermarket fuel to Shell V Power Nitro and the around town mpg has gone from the pervious 32 ... |
| Back Diff Bearing |
Xomegaman
19th Jan 2015 6:03 pm
|
Forum: Technical · Replies: 2 · Views: 1667 · Subject: Back Diff Bearing |
Yes it is a common fault. Mine went at 65k and my extended warranty paid. They also paid for the RNS wheel bearing and the throttle body that failed in the last year.
Loads of posts for other affli ... |
| Throttle Body needs replacing |
Xomegaman
6th Jan 2015 5:41 pm
|
Forum: General · Replies: 26 · Views: 23987 · Subject: Throttle Body needs replacing |
| With reference to always failing open when the gears strip I parked my FL on the drive and when I went back it wouldn't start. It turned out that the throttle body was shut fast due to the gears strip ... |
| Throttle Body - Loud rattling on shutdown |
Xomegaman
6th Jan 2015 5:12 pm
|
Forum: Technical · Replies: 158 · Views: 269850 · Subject: Throttle Body - Loud rattling on shutdown |
| Just had mine changed due to stripped gears. Switched the car off Friday , no noises or prior worries but going back to the car it wouldn't start. Dealer took it out after recovery and it was shut sol ... |
| Limp mode |
Xomegaman
6th Jan 2015 5:05 pm
|
Forum: General · Replies: 5 · Views: 3966 · Subject: Limp mode |
I drove my MY10 Freelander 2 onto the drive last Friday and when I got in again it wouldn't start.
After recovery to an independent garage I use they diagnosed the throttle body. The motor gears had ... |
| rear diff bearings what todo? |
Xomegaman
16th Aug 2014 8:16 pm
|
Forum: General · Replies: 45 · Views: 29323 · Subject: rear diff bearings what todo? |
Had the whine from the back on my 2010 MY XS and put it into the local garage I use.
New Pirelli tyres fitted to be sure but itturned out to be the RNS wheel bearing and the diff bearing (pinion?).
... |
| Pulling to the left cured |
Xomegaman
20th Jul 2014 8:04 pm
|
Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 13 · Views: 10649 · Subject: Pulling to the left cured |
It was at F1 Auto-centre on Chesterfield Road North Mansfield.
The guys were very professional and didn't mind me watching what he was doing.
Steve |
| Pulling to the left cured |
Xomegaman
20th Jul 2014 7:58 pm
|
Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 13 · Views: 10649 · Subject: Pulling to the left cured |
Iain,
I have had the FL2 for two years but noticed uneven wear on the front tyres, n/s especially so before the new tyres go on the alignment check seemed a good idea.
I agree totally that it is ... |
| Pulling to the left cured |
Xomegaman
19th Jul 2014 4:37 pm
|
Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 13 · Views: 10649 · Subject: Had my wheels aligned today - what a difference |
Having read a few threads on wheel alignment and tyres scrubbing I took my MY10 into F1 centre today for checking. Three of the four wheels needed adjustment and two were scarily out.
The print out a ... |
| |
