I tried that last week, they were not keen. They were meant to phone me back. Prob 2 years out of warranty I thinks

Ooo. That's a bit long. I was hoping you'd say six months or so.
As your car has been doing it for a while, it could mean new pump/rack and 4 wheel aligmnent
And it's not your doing, it's a known problem.
S t innit Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.

Yeah surely it's a recall??

I agree. It should be, but never was.
L/R just issued a service bulitin. Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.

Thanks for this fantastic post, you've gone to significant trouble to share great detail on the problem and the solution. I find it unforgiveable that designers of this system and those producing it could allow weld spatter to remain on components working in a hydaulic system with a 15 micron filter system in it. This should have been a free recall job given the potential for damage to this somewhat importasnt system!

You are welcome. I just hate to see fellow FL2 owners without a warranty shelling out significant amounts of money for something that some of us have managed to solve at a relatively modest cost. It is just a great shame that Land Rover have not issued recall for safety critical steering. If a serious incident occurs they will be slaughtered in court with all the evidence on this site. - 2007(57) XS Auto, Rimini Red, Alpaca Leather.
- GCS Hawke - Sports, BRG, Vulcan 2.1 inj'. My toy - built it myself in 2001.

The problem was raised by the mechanic at the garage I used this time for service and MOT. I realised that there had been a progressive stiffening at low speed. I went straight on the net and found your post. I sent it to him, he made some trade enquiries and has given me a price of £83 all in for doing it - I'm not up to doing it myself any more but I've no doubt the relatively low cost - an hours labour and parts - was influenced by your info.
Thanks again. Getting it done next Thursday, will let you know if it is successful and I don't need rack / pump (I haven't noticed any whining noise so hopefully caught it in time)

I changed the fluide and the filter. No luck! Had to get the pump changed. That fixed everything! Nothing covered by LR!!  FL2, TD4 HSE
The flaming Orange!

Thanks for the comment. I had the fluid changed but despite asking that they also change the reservior / filter they didn't - so just paid for fluid and no labour because it didn't work. Then went elsewhere and had the pump changed - no difference!! So finally had to change the rack; this worked. Whole job cost me over £900.

I am sorry it did not work for you and that you have incurred significant cost. This further reinforces the case for a LR recall. - 2007(57) XS Auto, Rimini Red, Alpaca Leather.
- GCS Hawke - Sports, BRG, Vulcan 2.1 inj'. My toy - built it myself in 2001.

My steering doesn't feel to have anything wrong with it, certainly no heaviness or pulling in any direction however I have noticed a slight high pitched whine when maneuvering in car parks etc at full lock in both directions. It only happens when the wheel is right on the full lock stop point, even half an inch back away from full lock and the noise is gone.

I had assumed that this was some sort of safety valve in the steering system stopping pressure from building when on full lock but now I am worried that it could be the start of a filter or pump issue? Anyone else able to reassure me that this is normal or should I be asking the dealer to have a look at this before my warranty ends in Dec?

THat sounds normal to me - not necessarily in terms of FR2, but in terms of PAS systems in general.

It's normal, at the end of travel the pressure relief comes into play. It's a very quiet noise but noticeable, and like you said it disappears as soon as you come off full lock.

Thanks for that chaps! I shall stop worrying and get on with enjoying the car!!

just done this fix after mine started whining on wednesday. steering felt ok though. so, changed reservoir and fluid and bingo! its all quiet and the steering feels better - although that might be the power of suggestion....

thanks then for the fix; £37 all in is not too bad at all.....
pete