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 Possibly returning to the fold but..... |
redmug
 25th Dec 2018 11:25 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 10 · Views: 4021 · Subject: Possibly returning to the fold but..... |
| I’m on 192k miles ‘09 plate, never an issue with auto and diff |
| Starting issue |
redmug
30th Sep 2018 8:58 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 1 · Views: 1397 · Subject: Starting issue |
Maybe starter motor. I had issues with similar things. Sometimes wouldn’t start, so I’d roll Bar (auto) down drive and it would be fine.
In the end, I changed the starter motor. Did it myself ... |
| Central Locking Problem |
redmug
30th Sep 2018 8:42 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 31 · Views: 14570 · Subject: Central Locking Problem |
I’ve got a similar issue. Press button, hear clunk but door doesn’t unlock. However, catch the door handle quickly enough it is initially unlocked.
The issue seems that pressing it unlocks the ... |
| Glow plugs -when failing do they get worse? |
redmug
17th Apr 2018 8:21 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 6866 · Subject: Glow plugs -when failing do they get worse? |
Had the same with mine. At -5C it just would not start, ended up with a flat battery. However, a little more turning over (courtesy of jump leads from my wife's car!), got it going.
Once going ... |
| Loud drive noise |
redmug
17th Apr 2018 7:07 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 1749 · Subject: Loud drive noise |
| No I haven't. The garage was a indy local one that specialises in basics such as suspensions, steering etc.. but not on transmission issues. |
| Loud drive noise |
redmug
17th Apr 2018 6:55 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 1749 · Subject: Loud drive noise |
My 09 Freelander 2 auto at 180k miles has developed a much louder noise when driving. Compensated for by having the radio on louder!
I can only describe the noise as sounding like 'increased roa ... |
| Left front door lock playing up... |
redmug
12th Apr 2018 9:25 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 14 · Views: 5270 · Subject: Left front door lock playing up... |
I had same issue on drivers door. Not sure if heat makes it work, we don’t get any of that here!
In the end replaced latch. Bought for about £44. Took about an hour to change and was, retrospe ... |
| Just when you needed it. |
redmug
2nd Mar 2018 12:03 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 21 · Views: 8670 · Subject: Just when you needed it. |
I've had the same problem at -5C. Two days running.
Engine turns over, and almost catches. But not quite.
Day 1 - at -5C ran battery down trying, so use jump cables from and was able to try a ... |
| Radio |
redmug
4th Dec 2014 5:34 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 15 · Views: 8730 · Subject: Radio |
| Mine has bad reception too. But only when I put the rear window de-mister on. |
| Intercooler Pipe |
redmug
1st Nov 2014 3:34 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 1 · Views: 1657 · Subject: Intercooler Pipe |
Having initially mentioned an EGR issue, I've since researched and the pipe I need is the intercooler one.
Has anyone managed to fit this themselves to the Freelander 2 and how do you get at it! ... |
| EGR Hose? Part number |
redmug
1st Nov 2014 12:00 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 2 · Views: 1977 · Subject: EGR Hose? Part number |
Thanks.
I think it is the intercooler hose. |
| EGR Hose? Part number |
redmug
1st Nov 2014 10:57 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 2 · Views: 1977 · Subject: EGR Hose? Part number |
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| Rear wiper motor clogged |
redmug
30th Apr 2013 10:57 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 11 · Views: 9025 · Subject: Rear wiper motor clogged |
Finally sorted. It seems to have worked. Did the tailgate switch at the same time. And got the trim back on again.
No row with wife. I sent her out for the evening  |
| Rear wiper motor clogged |
redmug
19th Apr 2013 11:03 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 11 · Views: 9025 · Subject: Re: Rear wiper motor clogged |
I noticed my rear wiper was running very slow at first on cold mornings then gradually with the miles and time it got a little quicker but not much.
I suspected there may be water in it which had fro ... |
| Financial value of the service record |
redmug
1st Mar 2013 11:03 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 10 · Views: 4835 · Subject: Financial value of the service record |
| Generally, the dealer will have a complete record of the servicing on their system. If you know the dealer, it shoud lbe easy to request them to print out a complete list of all serving, repairs etc. ... |
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