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Howy93

Member Since: 06 Aug 2023
Location: Wilts
Posts: 5

2013 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Barolo Black

Gearbox, Haldex ?

I'm sure that this may have been asked a few times before but my 2013 Fl2 is causing me some small issues I'm hoping to resolve before it becomes a big issue.

Normal driving I get the revs drop more than 500Rpm causing juddering when I try to just maintain a speed. Happens from pull off upto about 50mph and is really sporadic and now I've noticed that during gear changes, revs will drop and then drop again whilst accelerating and some minor vibration is occurring and heavier engine sound. Any suggestions where to start.

Usual story took it to the garage, head scratch by mechanic and was just told ooo could be gearbox we'll replace it first. Promptly got my keys and left.

Wheres best to start diagnosing.

7th Aug 2023 6:11 am

Nodge68

Member Since: 15 Jul 2020
Location: Newquay
Posts: 1578

2009 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Rimini Red

The torque converter clutch can give issues on automatic gearboxes, which causes vibrations as it engages. 2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. My daily driver.
Gone. 2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE.

7th Aug 2023 6:54 am

jules

Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire
Posts: 4269

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Firenze Red

welcome Howy

I'd go with what Nodge is saying - he's got the experience - It does sound more like torque convertor than gearbox or haldex to me.

whats the mileage ? Jules

7th Aug 2023 8:44 am

Howy93

Member Since: 06 Aug 2023
Location: Wilts
Posts: 5

At 78,000 miles currently.

Thanks for the welcome!
Does a gearbox flush help this or just mask the problem for a while.

7th Aug 2023 8:46 am

JonMs

Member Since: 25 May 2018
Location: Ilkley
Posts: 95

2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Santorini Black

Multiple dump and fill ATF changes seemed to cure mine. It maybe a temporary cure but so far it's done about 10k without the shudder returning.

7th Aug 2023 11:39 am

Nodge68

Member Since: 15 Jul 2020
Location: Newquay
Posts: 1578

Howy93 wrote:
At 78,000 miles currently.

Thanks for the welcome!
Does a gearbox flush help this or just mask the problem for a while.

78k is quite low to be having TC clutch issues. Normally they don't show themselves until over 100k or so.

Try some fluid changes. 2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. My daily driver.
Gone. 2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE.

7th Aug 2023 12:01 pm

Howy93

Member Since: 06 Aug 2023
Location: Wilts
Posts: 5

Thanks for your advice and help guys. Once I've tried it I'll give an update ! Feels good to get advice and be part of a community

7th Aug 2023 12:08 pm

jules

Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire
Posts: 4269

Howy93 wrote:
At 78,000 miles currently.

Thanks for the welcome!
Does a gearbox flush help this or just mask the problem for a while.

If your ATF hasnt been changed since new then I'd definitely change the ATF - several methods available.

I changed my ATF at 40K miles and it made a noticeable improvement to the gear change even then. Jules

7th Aug 2023 3:48 pm

merlinj79

Member Since: 13 Aug 2019
Location: San Diego
Posts: 310

x2 for ATF change. Use the correct OEM Aisin fliud for your MY.

There are how-to threads on this board, it's practical to DIT but there are some specific procedures you want to follow.

Also bad motor mounts can cause auto shifting issues, and those will fail with age and mileage.

Motor mounts and fluid change restored my 150K mile tranny to like-new operation.

7th Aug 2023 11:20 pm

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