Got a call from my mechanic mid afternoon. He told me I had to replace the starter($550 parts and labour). He checked everything else and it was fine. He even updated my software. Hopefully get a call tomorrow for pickup.

Glad you got sorted, pity about the $550.  Now at the point when I learn something new something old is lost out the other side !
Now retired so it doesn't matter anymore.
Freelander now gone.

Akmega,

That's great news!!!!



Now it's time to think about upgrading with the extra earth lead that Steve and Gasman suggested.


Don't forget that you only had 11.8 Volts

I would keep an eye on that as well


Good luck

Paul

dondiddy wrote:

Hi there, It sounds like the starter has died. I presume you have a petrol model and there is a few threads regarding this on the forum including tips on how to test and repair the starter.

Hi Paul, I`m just happy to know that I was able to help someone out and that they posted back the outcome to their problem!

Don,

I completely agree, its always nice to know what worked in the end.

And Akmega has been very good about keeping us updated, its probably because he is Canadian (its been my experience that they are almost always very polite, considerate and friendly)

And I am not the only one that feels this way and I can prove it: I was boarding a flight to Toronto and I assisted another passenger getting her bag into the over head bin, she thanked me and when she sat down I hear her say to her traveling companion "......those Canadians are always so nice....." Note: I didn't correct her.

So there you have it: the starter motor in the 3.2 will last about 8 years and Canadians are really nice.


Happy Motoring

Paul

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Haha, thank you guys. Y'all been very helpful and special shout out to Don. The car starts so much better now and the weather is starting to dip again. Another question would be I had a remote starter in there which I disconnected after the starter failed. Is it ok for me to put it back. Thanks.

Akmega,

I don't see why you couldn't put the remote starter back.

If it were my LR2 my only concern would be the drain that the remote starter puts on the battery with the engine off.

If you drive >30 minutes to work and >30 minutes home and you drive 5 days a week I can't imagine it being a problem.

Conversely if you take trips (for business or pleasure) and they are more than 2 weeks long then the extra load from the remote starter may be a concern. Do you happen to know the specification for the remote starting circuit? (it might be called: leakage current, parasitic load, drainage current or something similar)

Did you notice that your LR2 starts faster with the new starter motor?

When I replaced mine this was the first thing that I noticed.

Good Luck

Paul

Yeah thats the first thing i noticed, it started really quick sounded like a machine gun. So far everything is well , sometimes the engine cranks longer if i start the vehicle after few hours or first thing in the morning. When i push the start button first and wait like 5 seconds and then brake push start, theres no longer cranks just regular. Not sure what that means.

My freelander 2 from 2007 wont start .Message > steering collumn locked.Please Help

Iacob,

Sorry for the late reply.

I haven't had the problem that you are describing.

But I have read about it on this forum and on the Volvo Forum (the steering column lock is common to both)

I did a quick search but I couldn't find a good link (I'll add one if I do)

Things to consider

1. Is the battery charged? Above 12.4 Volts?

2. The lock can become jammed by the wheel (try moving the wheel back and fourth) I think that the lock releases as you dock the key so you may need someone to move the steering wheel and someone to dock the key. Can anyone confirm this?

3. I do remember a post where a Freel2 member fixed the problem by driving on rough roads

4. If all else fails you will likely have to take apart the steering column and replace the locking mechanism.

One last thought you could send a private message to Alex Pescaru and ask for his help. He is very knowledgeable about the workings off the Freelander 2.

Let us know what worked for you.

Take care

Paul

akmega wrote:

Yeah thats the first thing i noticed, it started really quick sounded like a machine gun. So far everything is well , sometimes the engine cranks longer if i start the vehicle after few hours or first thing in the morning. When i push the start button first and wait like 5 seconds and then brake push start, theres no longer cranks just regular. Not sure what that means.

Quote:

Here is my recommendation of what I would do if I were in your position

* open door and enter vehicle

* dock the key

* count to three

* step on the brake and hold it down

* count to three

* press the start button

* select gear and release the brake

The pauses between steps are important the various computers are doing things and they need time

If the engine starts and runs rough then shut it down and remove the key and do the steps in order shown above

Let me know if you want more details about what is happening and I will direct you to some links

Next week i'm going with the car on Land Rover dealer.

Iacob,

Sorry to hear that you are still fighting with the steering lock.

I did find a link that may be helpful

https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=61674

In that Volvo Link you will find

Quote:

I have a 2008 Land Rover LR2 that has the same Volvo steering column lock module on it.

Was initially planning on replacing it, but was able to tap the module enough to free up the solenoid pin inside which allowed the car to start again. For future reference, I am wondering about replacement. How much did the replacement unit cost you and how tough was it to get back on?