Went out this morning & docked the key - pressed the starter & nout at all, did this a few times then removed it & tried again & all was ok. Is this just a blip or has anyone else had it?

I have noticed that starting the car in the recent cold weather that the battery sounds as if it has little life in it. (Past) Freelander 2 HSE 2010 MY In Rimini Red.
(Past) RR Evoque Dynamic Lux Si4 In Firenze Red.
(Past) RR Evouque Pure Tech in Barollo Black with bespoke Firenze Red colour coding.
(Present) Freelander Metropolis 2015 MY In Santorini Black with Ivory Premium Leather.

sorry posted to wrong thread The missus - SD4 HSE - Black - 2012
Me - BMW 330d Saloon - Black - 2011

EV - Possibly a case many are concerned with, frequent cold starts....
Heated rear window - on
Blower - on
Heated wing mirrors - on
Heated washer jets - on
HEATED SEATS - ON
Wipers - on
Radio 2 - on (Numerous other radio stations are available)

I know many on here have never ever needed one (including the guys from the proper colder regions) but I guess it depends solely on the recharge time you give the battery, how about a separate battery charge once a month

Yep, this cold weather batters the battery.
Give it a trickle charge every few days or at least take your car for a long run.
The cold does affect the charge inside the battery so try to have as little electrical loads switched on as possible. The HRW does take a lot out of the battery; and the starter motor more so, hence short trips are not good. Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.

I've just bought a Ring Professional Powerpack from Halfords for £109.99. I attached it to the Freelander's battery and at -12C it did not start!!!!

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mcphersonstrut wrote:

Radio 2 - on (Numerous other radio stations are available)

thats right blame Terry Wogan  At work
At home

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Executive Valeter wrote:

Went out this morning & docked the key - pressed the starter & nout at all, did this a few times then removed it & tried again & all was ok. Is this just a blip or has anyone else had it?

I have noticed that starting the car in the recent cold weather that the battery sounds as if it has little life in it.

Mine does this often, just have to eject the key and reinsert it, then its away, the only thing you have to remember is not to use a Freelander 2 to do a bank job . I was only wrong once and thats when I thought I was but wasnt.

2010 Freelander 2 XS Stornaway Grey
2010 Aston DBS Morning Frost
2010 Bentley Continental Brooklands Green

Thanks for the replies, however I only have the heated seats on once started up & the HRW only comes on if I turn it on (unlike my Rover 75 that came on auto under 9 Centigrade).
As for the heated mirrors I havn't worked out how they work yet as on all my other cars they are auto - any ideas? (Past) Freelander 2 HSE 2010 MY In Rimini Red.
(Past) RR Evoque Dynamic Lux Si4 In Firenze Red.
(Past) RR Evouque Pure Tech in Barollo Black with bespoke Firenze Red colour coding.
(Present) Freelander Metropolis 2015 MY In Santorini Black with Ivory Premium Leather.

Executive Valeter wrote:

As for the heated mirrors I havn't worked out how they work yet as on all my other cars they are auto - any ideas?

Wing wrote:

Executive Valeter wrote:

As for the heated mirrors I havn't worked out how they work yet as on all my other cars they are auto - any ideas?

Never liked the always on mode as per my previous BMW, couldn't see the point in the middle of summer and no way to turn them off.

Executive Valeter wrote:

Wing wrote:

Executive Valeter wrote:

As for the heated mirrors I havn't worked out how they work yet as on all my other cars they are auto - any ideas?

Never liked the always on mode as per my previous BMW, couldn't see the point in the middle of summer and no way to turn them off.

That is a valid point.