Hi all. Common problem here. Scrabbling grabbing rear wheels on low soeed turns ie pulling away from junction, ive serviced the haldex but still same. I changed filter oil cleaned guaze on pump no joy. I then split open the haldex ecu to check ocb as id seen on vag forums that water ingress can cause this exact problem, pcb looked ok no scorching. Cleaned with contact cleaner and toothbrush. Resealed and fitted back and still same haha. So my mrs has 2013 model so i though oh wait. I cle awap the ecu and valve onto mine to see if any difference and my 2009 wouldnt even communicate with her haldex ecu. Both freelander 2 haldex 4s so baffled. It was as if it was unplugged so i took it off and on and check i had plugs pushed on fully three times. Still nothing. Immediated transmission fault as if fuse pulled or unplugged so here i am at a loss. I know bell engineering can repair and i may just have to do that but im 6 hrs away and not flush with cash here. Its a 2k car. My question is does anyone have any advice. I wondered if there was a way to flush the accumulator ?? Ive also managed to source one from the same year from abreakers which comes next week and am going to swap the components from that one to test. Yeah i just wondered if i can flush this accumulator without removing the spring. Any ideas or advice greatly appreciated i love this motor but would love to get the 4wd back in order. Thanks in advance

Have chat with Austin at Bell engineering

Hi thanks. Yeah i sent email yesterday , i’ll have another go with parts from the one im getting from breakers if not ill have to plan a trip down there for few days i guess. Thanks for reply 👍🏼

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Give Matt a shout. Found him very helpful for all things haldex. Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

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Have a look at this this thread. https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic38565.html

Thankyou very much will do ta 👍🏼

I emailed auto fault finder like five times no reply 🤷🏽‍♂️ tried to call but got a vmail message , seems he hasnt been well lately , hope he gets better soon. His videos etc are great. My honest opinion right now is if inwas to guess right now. Ill
Be driving 6hrs to bell engineering haha. Everywhere i look leads to those guys. My heart sank when i saw how far away they are tho hahah. Ah well

I understand that they are pretty much swamped at the moment. Make sure you have an appointment rather than just turning up. I’d hate for the drive to be wasted.

Hi. And thanks. Yes definitely id book it in in advance id probably habe to stay over nearby tbh but if needs must then so be it. Seems those are definitely the guys for the job. Not confident this one from breakers will sort my problem but you can only hope.

I wondered if i could maybe fill the haldex with cleaner of some sort and let the pump run with ignition on but no drive as to not damage components/gear/cliutch. Then drain flush out with oil and refill. Wonder if that could cure accumulator problem. Just a thought.

Mugatu78 wrote:

Hi. And thanks. Yes definitely id book it in in advance id probably havee to stay over nearby tbh but if needs must then so be it. Seems those are definitely the guys for the job. Not confident this one from breakers will sort my problem but you can only hope.

Hi thanks. Yeah aswell making a trip of it i guess 😀
Thanks