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mfb



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Instrument cluster 2013

2013 Freelander 2 td4 special edition white, has anyone had a problem with the instrument cluster fuel / temp gauge illumination going very bright then going dim, this mainly happens with the lights on, when this happens the dimmer switch has no affect on the brightness of the dash illumination, this fault has been intermittent from new in 2013 the dealer has had several attempts to trace fault but have not been able to experience it.

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Iliacus



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England 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Orkney Grey

I have noticed this when driving during the day in rain with the headlights on. It appears to be related to the external ambient light. If it is light outside the panel is bright but if it gets darker, say under trees, the panel dims. GONE - '07 TD4 GS manual Zermatt Silver
LONG GONE - '55 Norton Dominator 99 SS cafe racer

Post #230197 30th Jul 2014 7:16 am
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The Valeter



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United Kingdom 2015 Freelander 2 SD4 Metropolis LE Auto Santorini Black

Mine did this yesterday, never seen it do it before. Anyone know of why it does it? (Past) Freelander 2 HSE 2010 MY In Rimini Red.
(Past) RR Evoque Dynamic Lux Si4 In Firenze Red.
(Past) RR Evouque Pure Tech in Barollo Black with bespoke Firenze Red colour coding.
(Present) Freelander Metropolis 2015 MY In Santorini Black with Ivory Premium Leather.

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PWe



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England 2014 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Orkney Grey

They vary according to brightness of the cabin. This caught me out when I first got my car but did work out what was going on. I think I found the light sensor but can't remember now.
Keep an eye on the dash when driving through wooded areas or overhanging trees on a bright day. It's not a fault thankfully.

Oh, you should look for a new dealer!!

Post #266849 14th Jun 2015 7:56 pm
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Bobupndown



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Orkney Grey

Noticed this too, can really say its totally unnecessary, I can put up with my dash illumination being bright all the time. If I think its too bright I can turn them down manually Rolling Eyes Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
1963 Surf blue Morris Mini Minor Super de Luxe (my little toy)

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hinchy



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England 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Aintree Green

Mine does this too but I just thought it was due to the light changes in the car ie; like going under bridges ect. MY13 HSE LUX Aintree Green
MY57 SE Stornoway Grey. Gone
Nissan X Trail
Discovery V8 LPG
Series II Land Rover

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Carel Kriek



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South Africa 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Orkney Grey

See this: http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic28933.html 2013 SD4 SE (hers)
2013 SD4 HSE (mine)
Ex: 2008 D3 V8 HSE
EX: 2000 D2 TD5

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RogB



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England 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Santorini Black

the main 'sunlight' sensor is the small dome at the front centre of the dashboard by the screen vents, this detects the strength of light coming in from outside, the pin hole on the dash (as per the link above) is another sensor for interior light strength.
Basically we are driving a (sometimes crappy) set of sensors mounted on wheels with a lump of oily metal attached at the front making funny noises Laughing

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Yorky Bob



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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Firenze Red

Yes all those sensors really do help !

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 FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

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RogB



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England 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Santorini Black

ouch!!
that looks like its been T boned at speed by another bigger car Shocked

at least the side airbags all deployed, wonder what the injuries to driver and passengers were

Post #342218 13th Feb 2018 9:20 am
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