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ptbalfour



Member Since: 27 Dec 2007
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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Stornoway Grey
Faulty FL2 Bonnet sensor clean / replacement easy fix?

OK, OK so after 12 years my freelander 2 finally succumbed to the dreaded faulty bonnet sensor preventing me being able to lock the car without the alarm beeping. Seems to be worse on hot days.

Managed to find and disconnect the bonnet catch sensor connector and bridge it with a paper clip as a temporary fix as I've seen done on other posts.

Two questions:
One: How easy is it to replace or clean the microswitch in the catch? Do I need to remove the front bumper or R/H headlight? Looks like a world of pain. Rolling with laughter Maybe its easier just to leave the sensor disconnected?

Two: Has anyone used the non Land Rover equivalents from ebay?

For example here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233249420997

Any help / advice with the common issue greatly appreciated. Thanks



 08 FL2 GS TD4 Auto, Stornoway Grey, Adaptive Bi-Xenons, Ebony Leather, Heated Front Windscreen/front seats

Post #391412 21st May 2020 11:37 am
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Rebel1



Member Since: 24 May 2019
Location: Norfolk
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England 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Rimini Red

Mine has had the paper-clip treatment for about ten months now. Access behind the headlamp is not great, but not disastrous either as far as I can see. I plan to use an endoscope to have a peep inside but have been too lazy thus far.

Post #391413 21st May 2020 11:47 am
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thehelper



Member Since: 29 Jul 2018
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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Baltic Blue

I messed about with this problem for ages. Cleaning the bonnet catch switch cured it for while but not really worth the effort.
Finally I bought a new style, much improved design, lock off ebay. Easy to fit and has cured the alarm problem completely

Pretty easy if you remove the headlight. Note the position of the catch as it has slotted mounting holes. Once the bolts are out you can, with a struggle, manoeuvre the assembly up and out rearwards. Swap over the cable and refit.

Personally, I left the headlight off until I had checked the bonnet closed and then opened ok. Just in case.

The Ebay seller I bought from is no longer selling but this one is, I think, the same.

https://tinyurl.com/y95vo2h8

Post #391477 22nd May 2020 8:34 pm
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CliveS



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United Kingdom 2011 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Zermatt Silver

As above, easy enough with the headlight removed, I just replaced the switch on mine, it's simply clipped in and saves having to bother about adjustment of the catch, I got mine from here -
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RANGE-ROVER-SPO...2749.l2649

Post #391478 22nd May 2020 9:00 pm
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thehelper



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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Baltic Blue

I considered just changing the clip on part of the catch. But, that is the old design. It was modified to stop the alarm problem. The new design catches have a much better switch arrangement. Although they are one piece so you have to change the complete catch assembly. Only 2 bolts though, so not difficult.

Post #391479 22nd May 2020 9:18 pm
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Dave47



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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Izmir Blue

A great thread this one.
another one of those little! problems that will crop up
as our motors age,
and at that cost something for the parts bin. Thumbs Up
Dave DAVE.
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Post #391484 23rd May 2020 8:37 am
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merlinj79



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United States 2008 LR2 i6 S Auto Tambora Flame

Just replace it, cheap and easy.

I trust myself not to drive off with the hood (bonnet) unlatched, but I don't trust my lady...

Post #391801 30th May 2020 5:35 pm
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andyk159



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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

thehelper wrote:
I considered just changing the clip on part of the catch. But, that is the old design. It was modified to stop the alarm problem. The new design catches have a much better switch arrangement. Although they are one piece so you have to change the complete catch assembly. Only 2 bolts though, so not difficult.


Anyone have the part number for the improved catch? I've started getting alarm problems with bonnet open message.

Thanks. Andy
Freelander2 HSE (59 Plate, MY10 spec)

Post #402864 18th Jan 2021 1:08 pm
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MotionInc



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Canada 2008 LR2 i6 SE Auto Tambora Flame

What's wrong with the paperclip fix? Kinda hard to open the bonnet with the car locked anyway..........just sayin' Very Happy

Post #402893 18th Jan 2021 10:24 pm
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RichardM



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United Kingdom 2011 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Lago Grey

I used the paperclip fix for a couple of weeks. Today I removed the switch, cleaned the connectors, bent the spring a bit that operates the switch and reconnected the plug. It all works again, for now . Richard M

Post #431641 10th Apr 2023 4:40 pm
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