Mona Geeza wrote:

Stevie5tapes wrote:

. On closer inspection I could see flames! Fire brigade said electrical fault.

Oh! they didnt say it was on fire then?

I wonder if the outcome of this incident was directly due to a 'modification'.

if so, let this be a stark reminder......... Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.

Aero_383 wrote:

Probably not connected as age of car different...but Freelander 2 recall notice from October 2008

BOOSTER HEATER - POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICLE MAY CATCH FIRE
VIN: ALFA27B47H000100 to SALFA24C48H111695

Build Date: 1/2/07 to 23/5/08

Defect:

It has been identified that the controller circuit of the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) the supplementary cabin heater may short circuit. This normally results in draining of the battery, and a non start situation. Additionally, the short circuit may lead to a distinct smell from hot/melted components which in extreme circumstances may develop into a fire. It is noted that, all of the above symptoms can occur when the vehicle is in use, or parked unattended.

I suspect there was a smell of hot/melted components in this case, but thats just a guess.

Yes. Remove the battery cover and hopefully you will see a large cable and fuse connected to the Batt +ve termnial.  Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.