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Message |
 winter wipers |
insider
 15th Nov 2007 10:52 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 13 · Views: 14574 · Subject: winter wipers |
| EM , Some questions a) do the wipers work OK in normal rain , b) stupid questions but can you confirm you do not have the transit ( shipping ) protection fitted ( when LR ship cars there a coloured pr ... |
| traction reduced warning |
insider
8th Nov 2007 12:10 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 15 · Views: 12088 · Subject: traction reduced warning |
| This is caused by a faulty sensor in the rear diff ( haldex unit ) in most cases on early cars you need to ask the dealer to change the sensor and update the software . If not get bthe dealer to read ... |
| Flakey one-touch windows |
insider
12th Oct 2007 11:05 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 3 · Views: 2745 · Subject: Flakey one-touch windows |
| The reason you lost function is that the dealer must have disconnected the battery , as explained in the handbook the windows need re calibrating if the battery has been disconnected , until they are ... |
| Four passengers or overloading with five passengers? |
insider
21st Aug 2007 7:23 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 45 · Views: 20527 · Subject: Four passengers or overloading with five passengers? |
| If your V5C says 4 seats you need to send back your V5 with an ammendment to box 25 , stating it has 5 seats . Freelander 2 is homologated as a 5 seater , its your dealer / DVLA who has made a registr ... |
| MPG whilst towing a Caravan |
insider
7th Aug 2007 7:21 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 9 · Views: 4361 · Subject: MPG whilst towing a Caravan |
| The Grass / gravel Snow mode , has the following : - accelerator pedal map shallower at low pedal travel to reduce wheel spin ; DSC and traction control allow smaller levels of wheeelspin and yaw befo ... |
| Chassis and Engine |
insider
1st Aug 2007 8:15 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 6 · Views: 4015 · Subject: Chassis and Engine |
| The Freelander is part of a shared technology platform within ford of europe called eucd , this means there are shared parts between freelander , new mondeo , smax , new galaxy and all volvo product ... |
| 'Transmission Fault' on display |
insider
28th Jul 2007 9:15 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 12 · Views: 15744 · Subject: 'Transmission Fault' on display |
| If you still have transmission fault message after software upgrade then ask dealer to change sensor in rear diff / haldex that will cure the problem . There ahve been two issues , software fault and ... |
| 'Transmission Fault' on display |
insider
21st Jul 2007 7:38 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 12 · Views: 15744 · Subject: 'Transmission Fault' on display |
| There was a software issue on early cars and an upgrade via dealer should fix it , if not i then the problem is a faulty sensor in the 'haldex unit ' / rear diff , the sensor will need changing not t ... |
| BMW X5 0 , FL2 1 |
insider
21st Jul 2007 7:35 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 9 · Views: 5750 · Subject: BMW X5 0 , FL2 1 |
I can tell you that Land rover have tested and signed off the Freelander to 500mm , although it will do 600mm if you keep, going ! great un here in the middle of warwickshire today  |
| Deteriorated plastic from the friction with the seat belt |
insider
18th Jul 2007 10:15 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 14 · Views: 7889 · Subject: Deteriorated plastic from the friction with the seat belt |
| There is a service fix issued by land rover but its not a new b post its a new seat belt thats less abrasive |
| Navigation unlock while driving? |
insider
18th Jul 2007 10:13 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 12336 · Subject: Navigation unlock while driving? |
| The US system is locked whilst in motion due to potential litigation , there is no hack , but there is sonmething called the car config file which determnes the market , the dealer may be able via the ... |
| DAB Radio |
insider
5th Jul 2007 3:07 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 2 · Views: 4235 · Subject: DAB Radio |
| Land Rover will make DAB option available to order around end of year for UK market only . DAB will be available in ceratin european countries next year , but the infrastructure in some markets like F ... |
| Instructions for fitting/wiring single electrics towbar |
insider
4th Jun 2007 8:00 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 16 · Views: 32603 · Subject: Instructions for fitting/wiring single electrics towbar |
| The land rover electrics sit on the CAN bus and the connector in the rear provides the signals it cannot be hacked into as the official tow kit has a special ecu . The only way to connect an un offici ... |
| Auto adjustment to Wing Mirrors when in reverse |
insider
4th Jun 2007 7:56 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 3 · Views: 5178 · Subject: Auto adjustment to Wing Mirrors when in reverse |
| Correct you only have this feature with memory seats . |
| Spare wheel |
insider
4th Jun 2007 7:54 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 23 · Views: 17839 · Subject: Spare wheel |
| The temporary spare ( of which some you you are calling a space saver ) is a 17 inch tyre ( possible different brand )on a steel wheel regardless of your alloy size and may only be used at a restricte ... |
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