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 Freelander 2 starting problems |
colliera
 10th Mar 2015 2:20 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 54 · Views: 87454 · Subject: Farmer31 reply |
| I seem to recall when BT was testing wifi years ago at Adastral Park customer reception they used to find that Subaru cars wouldn't lock or wouldn't restart and I think they believed this was some int ... |
| Freelander 2 starting problems |
colliera
2nd Mar 2015 11:13 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 54 · Views: 87454 · Subject: My update |
Main dealer assured me it was the steering lock. They took it in last week and replaced it (£487).
Then called to say that they tested the steering lock and it was indeed faulty, but that now the car ... |
| 2SO - 2 Stroke oil and Diesel |
colliera
17th Nov 2014 11:15 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 1392 · Views: 480520 · Subject: 2SO - 2 Stroke oil and Diesel |
 wish I could get that from my 07 npinks but not expecting it any time soon, & your HSE is bit better sound insulated than my old XS. I'd fancy one but hoping the discovery sport might hit t ... |
| 2SO - 2 Stroke oil and Diesel |
colliera
17th Nov 2014 4:40 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 1392 · Views: 480520 · Subject: 2SO - 2 Stroke oil and Diesel |
| I've done about 2 tankfuls now. It seems to have increased efficiency... I did a round trip of 300m mainly motorway and got just over 40mpg. I've never got the Av mpg over that on any trip before - no ... |
| Freelander 2 starting problems |
colliera
17th Nov 2014 3:18 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 54 · Views: 87454 · Subject: Steering locks... did a change work? |
| So I'm now convinced this is steering lock related. As per Belti and BJK, when I take key out, if steering lock engages, car will start. If it doesn't, it won't. Have taken to riving steering as I re ... |
| Freelander 2 starting problems |
colliera
30th Oct 2014 11:11 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 54 · Views: 87454 · Subject: Freelander 2 starting problems |
| Me & my big gob. Failing every time I take the key out now, but at least I am sure the steering lock's not coming on, so I can steer the garage in the right direction. |
| Freelander 2 starting problems |
colliera
29th Oct 2014 10:08 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 54 · Views: 87454 · Subject: Freelander 2 starting problems |
| Well nearly 2 weeks since I rattled the steering lock, and it hasn't missed a beat since. Think I've saved £770 there! |
| 2SO - 2 Stroke oil and Diesel |
colliera
21st Oct 2014 8:43 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 1392 · Views: 480520 · Subject: 2SO - 2 Stroke oil and Diesel |
Only caught this thread by accident. Having read a few of these pages,
First, thanks to those who've read all and summarised. Saved me hours
Second, thanks to those brave souls who tried it (I'm n ... |
| Fuel gauge doesn't go to full? |
colliera
20th Oct 2014 8:05 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 22 · Views: 12072 · Subject: steering lock message and starting issues |
Stevie5tapes, just updated my starting issues problem here... http://www.freel2.com/forum/post238361.html#238361
Does seem to have made progress, though can't imagine this will have changed anythin ... |
| Freelander 2 starting problems |
colliera
20th Oct 2014 8:01 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 54 · Views: 87454 · Subject: latest |
| Last week EVERY time I stopped her and took the keys out, she failed to start again without the battery discon. Last Thursday I went to try start it ahead of my schedule, and it failed. Steering lock ... |
| Fuel gauge doesn't go to full? |
colliera
16th Oct 2014 10:19 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 22 · Views: 12072 · Subject: Fuel gauge doesn't go to full? |
Thanks Stevie5tapes, I do get the steering lock message but only when the sod won't start! Then I have to take the battery off. that happens daily now 
Don't suppose you heard a release numb ... |
| Welcome to Freel2.com - say hello here! |
colliera
16th Oct 2014 10:09 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 5088 · Views: 1868251 · Subject: Welcome to Freel2.com - say hello here! |
| Had my FL2 XS from new 2007. Its been the best car I ever owned, still love it. But started to get a few niggles, and unfortunately that seems to carry rather large bills on these kiddies. Hoping for ... |
| Fuel gauge doesn't go to full? |
colliera
16th Oct 2014 1:47 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 22 · Views: 12072 · Subject: Fuel gauge doesn't go to full? |
| MY07 XS TD4 I've just had a specialist, but not main dealer, rejig the wiring as per the technical note. However LR main dealer didn't do that when it was in - they offered a £480 replacement of the ... |
| 13,000 Miles Of Ownership. The List Of What’s Gone Wrong |
colliera
16th Oct 2014 1:26 pm
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Forum: My Freelander 2 · Replies: 38 · Views: 25433 · Subject: 13,000 Miles Of Ownership. The List Of What’s Gone Wrong |
Feel for you Peasmold
I have a Jun 2007 XS TD4. I love the car, had it from new, and at 92000 only had 3 sets of tyres on it. Couple years ago had a starting problem which got sorted I believe with a ... |
| Freelander 2 starting problems |
colliera
16th Oct 2014 10:11 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 54 · Views: 87454 · Subject: Freelander 2 starting problems |
| Hi BJK, did you get a battery isolator fitted? As a short-term it may be a good option for me, but thinking about the mechanics (high power cables) I presume it'll still have to be under the bonnet. |
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