bjartin wrote:

My Recall P014 came today. (Why is Denmark after England and Italy in the .. queue?)
I have not been to Recall P011 because I've been waiting to get everything organized at once.

We dont have to have that fix as Norwegian models are "up-market" compaired to the rest  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc.

CumbrianCanary wrote:

Lloyds Landrover Carlisle must have changed a lot in the last few years, they were awful when I used them. Kentdale in Kendal for me in the morning.

Mine goes in tomorrow for the heater replacement. Have had 2 different estimates of time taken to fit - 1 hour and 3 hours - the 3 hour apparnetly has the whole centre console taken out - anyone know what really needs done?  Grumpy

Had my heater replaced today. Dropped the car off at 09:00 and picked it up at 14:00 FULLY VALETED and had a D3 courtesy car for the duration.

They said when booking-in that it was approx 3 hour job and had to fit in with the daily schedule, and only 'certain' technicians were carrying out the mod, and would ring when ready. So no inconvenience, job done and car cleaned inside and out gives my dealer from me. Was GS TD4 Auto, Privacy, Santorini with Tundra & Alpaca, Cold Climate Pack. Traded for Discovery Sport HSE Auto.

scotster wrote:

I was told that the PTC heater is just an auxiliary electric heater to give you warm air whilst the diesel engine warms up ..

xxtrail wrote:

Had my heater replaced today. Dropped the car off at 09:00 and picked it up at 14:00 FULLY VALETED and had a D3 courtesy car for the duration.

They said when booking-in that it was approx 3 hour job and had to fit in with the daily schedule, and only 'certain' technicians were carrying out the mod, and would ring when ready. So no inconvenience, job done and car cleaned inside and out gives my dealer from me.

Dear xxtrail,

Thank you for the feedback, I am still waiting for the dealer to call me in.

Am I right in assuming that you changed your NISSAN X-TRail for the Freelander 2 as well ?
We did that after 3 years driving the X-trail last December, so far we did not regret, the Landrover is behaving well, provides a higher seating position (important for my wife), more solid appearance (my impression) and more confortable driving .

If I want to find some disadvantages of the FL2:
The small trunk, a lot of electronics, which is more irritating than helping (me, at least) - especially the heating, ventilation system (I don't want to leave it always on auto) is much to complicated compared with the simple but functioning Japanese system .

What is your impression comparing these two cars?

Best regards
FreeGreen

Hi FreeGreen,

The X-Trail was a much superior car to the 'revised' F1 in 2004, but by replacement time in 2008 the new F2 was in a totally different class to the new X-Trail. The F2 was a 'special' car to drive, far more refined interior, auto box quiet and very smooth, whereas the X-Trail auto was harsh and noisey - no comparison - and I did a back to back drive. Well worth the extra pennies. I like gadgets and the F2 is loaded with them, even the GS. Was GS TD4 Auto, Privacy, Santorini with Tundra & Alpaca, Cold Climate Pack. Traded for Discovery Sport HSE Auto.

Grumpy wrote:

Mine goes in tomorrow for the heater replacement. Have had 2 different estimates of time taken to fit - 1 hour and 3 hours - the 3 hour apparnetly has the whole centre console taken out - anyone know what really needs done?

Landrover Denmark says: disconnection performed on roughly 1 hours 20 minutes. They do not say how long the connection takes
I believe that such a notice is worthless..................... LR Freelander2 2,2 Td4 HSE manuel Stornaway Grey (Metallic) & Ebony Black Leather & Sun/Moon-roof & Bi-Xenon & Roof Rails & Tow bar & Body side rubbing strips & Cold climate pack & Privacy glass & NavTeq . Production Date: 11/5-2007 in Halewood.

Sorry, but I have changed to Defender 90 ", and I love my" tractor ".
http://www.youtube.com/bjartin

We looked at the X-Trail before we bought the FL2, to be honest I am sure it is a fine car, but I would not want to be seen in it. The styling is just awful. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

Very effecient at Stratstone Wolverhampton. Waited for Fl2 while they did the Heater re-call. All fixed and working in 1.50 Hrs. No sign that the dash had been removed. Hot air at last when starting from cold. Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto with Winter Pack, Stornaway Grey, Ebony, Grey Mirror Caps. Removable towbar with 13 pin Electrics

Mav71 wrote:

We looked at the X-Trail before we bought the FL2, to be honest I am sure it is a fine car, but I would not want to be seen in it. The styling is just awful.

I agree, as far as the newest facelift X-Trail design is concerned. The last model, which we drove, however, had some similar proportions like the FL2, just everything a bit smaller or less solid. It was the X-Trail box design, which we enjoyed and made us looking for something similar when changing the car - and we ended up at Landrover !

bilen123 wrote:

I read on string somewhere else that they need to remove the dash!!!! Hope they do not create any other issues I hate garages messing with factory buiolt cars they often create other problems down stream.

No, just the centre console has to come out

And, if your good, you can do them in 45 mins

Had my FL2 Heater modified today at Lloyd Landrover Carlisle, they also fixed my High Level Brakelight leak and (as I queried earlier here )found a pinprick hole in the top of my screenwash tank (which explains the dripping after filling) and as it will take 1 to 2 hours, will replace on my 15k service next month.

Only had to wait an hour and a half, can't wait to see how quick it warms up next cold morning!

I'm confused !! Just got a 10month old TD4 SE auto which was first registered on 15/04/08 and built, I think, in December 07. The VIN no starts SALFA23 which seems to be outside of the recall numbers, SALFA27 to SALFA24 (seem to be working backwards here ?) Will my vehicle have one of these heaters?
It doesn't seem to heat up very quickly on the last few cold mornings we've had.