| Author |
Message |
 clutch pedal staying down |
richh
 10th Sep 2011 11:45 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 5 · Views: 12237 · Subject: clutch pedal staying down |
| Hi guys, I've been working on the fl2 since it's launch. I have never seen a clutch issue on these beasts until one month ago when a customer with an '09 plate came in with exactly the same issue as y ... |
| Help: electric windows and interior lights don't work |
richh
12th Feb 2011 1:16 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 2 · Views: 3322 · Subject: Help: electric windows and interior lights don't work |
| hi mate it sounds like the interior lighting fuse has blown, hope this helps |
| Engine System Fault |
richh
12th Feb 2011 12:58 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 22 · Views: 32386 · Subject: Engine System Fault |
| hi guys, there is a pathetic little clip that holds the turbo actuator rod to the electrical solenoid, these corrode quickly and fall off, as a result the rod falls off the end not allowing the actuat ... |
| Fuel tank....... |
richh
12th Feb 2011 12:51 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 4148 · Subject: Fuel tank....... |
| good luck with trying to find a metal one on newer cars! |
| Incomprehensible damper |
richh
28th Nov 2010 3:25 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 11 · Views: 5315 · Subject: Incomprehensible damper |
| they do make a mysterious quiet clunk when the rubber separates |
| tyre rotation... |
richh
20th Nov 2010 12:32 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 2 · Views: 2447 · Subject: tyre rotation... |
| the only thing with the fl2s i find is that the rear tyres wear slightly less on the inside edges, about 2mm over the life of the tyres, the fronts should be all wearing evenly. |
| Hand Brake Saga |
richh
20th Nov 2010 12:27 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 4865 · Subject: Hand Brake Saga |
| hi guys, the best way to adjust the hand brake properly is to do it at the rear wheels with the adjusters, not the 17mm nut behind the coin tray, also if you've got the wheels off, check the hand brak ... |
| Haldex oil - what does it smell like? |
richh
27th Oct 2010 5:40 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 5237 · Subject: Haldex oil - what does it smell like? |
| hi mate, haldex oil is very thin and smells slightly like plastic. do not try to refill, there is a specific procedure where you hve to fill then take some out and turn the ignition on for a few mins. |
| Handbrake |
richh
27th Sep 2010 5:38 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 11 · Views: 6946 · Subject: Handbrake |
| hi guys, this could be down to the shoe expanders, these sieze up rather regularly. can free off or just buy new, they keep them in stock at my local dealer. |
| Dashboard rattle. |
richh
23rd May 2010 2:44 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 24 · Views: 20990 · Subject: Dashboard rattle. |
| just to humour me, try flicking the bottom of the rear view mirror, i ve seen many developing a tizzing noise when on the road. |
| Finally Ordered Freelander Sport |
richh
23rd May 2010 2:39 pm
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Forum: My Freelander 2 · Replies: 26 · Views: 14088 · Subject: Finally Ordered Freelander Sport |
| i cant believe we have to stick the sport badge on the boot at PDI, the sods at the factory cant be bothered! |
| EGR valve (Exhaust Gases Recirculation) |
richh
7th Sep 2009 6:09 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 79 · Views: 69358 · Subject: EGR valve (Exhaust Gases Recirculation) |
| hi guys, i ve seen this happen when the clip falls of the electronic actuator and the waste gate on the turbo never opens, this could well be your problem. |
| tailgate alarm fault |
richh
16th Aug 2009 8:55 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 15 · Views: 9158 · Subject: tailgate alarm fault |
| hi guys, its your tailgate switch, if you can remove the rubber trim on the switch ( stand clear orget covered in grimey water and you should find the pivot is all cankered up with a sort of corrosion ... |
| Torbo problem |
richh
16th Aug 2009 8:50 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 20 · Views: 9297 · Subject: Torbo problem |
hi guys, back to topic for a sec. the clip that holds the actuator arm to the electronic modulator could have fallen off. i ve seen two of these little  , its like a fancy circlip. hope this hel ... |
| Gear selector release button stuck in pressed position |
richh
16th Aug 2009 8:44 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 14 · Views: 13801 · Subject: Gear selector release button stuck in pressed position |
| hi mate i preassume you just had the P)!$ pre-heater recall carried out. you need to turn the piece of plastic thats hidden under the leather gaitor and turn it 45 degrees until it drops away from the ... |
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