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Nodge68

Member Since: 15 Jul 2020
Location: Newquay
Posts: 1786

2009 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Rimini Red

Re: Should I take the fuse out?

OLOSTEVE wrote:
Haldex problem is getting worse, vibration on both steering locks.
Will be replacing ASAP should I remove the fuse until replaced?

I changed the fluid in my Haldex over the weekend, and the shuddering under full lock has basically gone.
Unfortunately my newly refurbished diff is already showing metal on the drain plug and the oil is grey with fine metal particles.

2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Soon to be sold.
Gone. 2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE.
Hyundai Ionic 5 Ultimate on order.

11th Jul 2022 7:28 pm

jules

Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire
Posts: 4560

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Firenze Red

oh dear.
From where did you get the refurbed rear diff ? Jules

12th Jul 2022 10:31 am

Nodge68

Member Since: 15 Jul 2020
Location: Newquay
Posts: 1786

jules wrote:
oh dear.
From where did you get the refurbed rear diff ?

I refurbished the diff myself, to factory specifications.
I'm thinking the Haldex shudder has overloaded it, causing gear wear.
Or it doesn't like the oil I'm using. 2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Soon to be sold.
Gone. 2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE.
Hyundai Ionic 5 Ultimate on order.

12th Jul 2022 4:28 pm

Deano64

Member Since: 16 Aug 2013
Location: Huddersfield
Posts: 602

2014 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Orkney Grey

Good trip to Austen . Fixed now but I think the car will be going soon since don’t really need such a big car anymore. A cheap little runabout may be on the cards !!

13th Jul 2022 3:27 pm

Nodge68

Member Since: 15 Jul 2020
Location: Newquay
Posts: 1786

What was wrong with the Haldex then? 2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Soon to be sold.
Gone. 2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE.
Hyundai Ionic 5 Ultimate on order.

13th Jul 2022 9:23 pm

Petepython

Member Since: 17 Jun 2022
Location: Denbigh
Posts: 4

2008 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Martinique Blue

jules wrote:
I would - it will switch the haldex off, giving you front wheel drive only. But if the problem remains after fuse removal it means you have a jammed up haldex.

Does this mean if you take the Haldex fuse out the vehicle would run front wheel drive only.?
Would that save diesel?

14th Jul 2022 9:43 am

BossBob

Member Since: 30 Sep 2010
Location: Bristol
Posts: 1247

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Baltic Blue

If the Haldex is not powered you should be front wheel drive only. The problem is that the gearbox will still be driving the power transfer box and propshaft and you’ll still be carrying around the Haldex, rear differential, driveshafts etc. The ‘E’ version of the FL2 didn’t have a PTU or anything downstream of it.

14th Jul 2022 9:56 am

Deano64

Member Since: 16 Aug 2013
Location: Huddersfield
Posts: 602

Nodge68 wrote:
What was wrong with the Haldex then?

Proper service required with new filters etc, replacement clutch pack, recalibration and resetting of ECU

It has to go soon think - for something smaller and petrol. Don’t need big car any more

14th Jul 2022 12:58 pm

jules

Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire
Posts: 4560

Yesterday I was thinking what would I get to replace the FL2 (its developed some noises which I haven't yet found a cause for)?

I had an Octavia VRS estate in the past - which was an excellent load carrier.
I paid £18K for that 2008 model when new. Allowing for inflation only that would be £28K now.
So I checked out the Skoda website.
The current Octavia VRS (PHEV) estate is now £40K+ Jules

20th Jul 2022 7:02 pm

Deano64

Member Since: 16 Aug 2013
Location: Huddersfield
Posts: 602

Think I’ll be going Far East again- with lots of warranty left. Hyundai Kona ?? I assume this is blasphemous 😬

20th Jul 2022 9:05 pm

jules

Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire
Posts: 4560

Not really, Landrovers are made East of the UK

Hyundai is a brand I'll be looking at when the time comes. Jules

20th Jul 2022 11:49 pm

Pejo

Member Since: 10 Dec 2020
Location: Perth WA
Posts: 181

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Indus Silver

Bought a Kia Optima in 2013 5 year warranty Was a great car Needed something bigger to tow the van so hence a FL2,
Wife is still driving a I-30 2009 Hyundai

Kia's prices have increased with everyone elses since COVID

21st Jul 2022 12:51 pm

Deano64

Member Since: 16 Aug 2013
Location: Huddersfield
Posts: 602

jules wrote:
Not really, Landrovers are made East of the UK

Hyundai is a brand I'll be looking at when the time comes.

I had a Tucson for 7 years when Hyundai were trying to break into the uk market. A lot of car for your money back then. Just as expensive as most cars now.
Only problem I had with it was a wet passenger foot well which took ages to pinpoint, but it stopped when I put some black insulation tape all along the bottom of the windscreen where it meets the plastic bit.
That was after having screen refitted !

I like the long warranties 😀

21st Jul 2022 6:54 pm

Rich Smith

Member Since: 10 Mar 2023
Location: Leicester
Posts: 1

2014 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Zermatt Silver

I have had a problem with he gear box on my HS4 and the garage took the fuse RB1 out to disable the 4 wheel drive. I want to get an MOT but they wont pass as there is 3 warnings for traction DTC and stability on the dash. I have replaced the fuse but cannot get the warning to go. Happy to have the fault with the box as it was an occasional slip. The fault codes were not present until the fuse was taken out.

Should the codes reset when the fuse is put back in or does it need to go in to garage to do this ?

Any help appreciated as the rest of the car is spot on

10th Mar 2023 2:26 pm

Bobupndown

Member Since: 26 Dec 2014
Location: Upside down behind the TV!
Posts: 2648

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Orkney Grey

Is your mot garage not a car repair garage too?
Do they not have a code reader to clear it to allow a pass? 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)

10th Mar 2023 3:52 pm

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