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 Air con not working - very high pressure |
Fatal Apathy
 26th Jun 2025 11:56 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 24 · Views: 842 · Subject: Air con not working - very high pressure |
| 200 PSI on the low-side seems way too high. I cant see changing the Fan controller fixing that - the fans not running is more likely to be a symptom rather than a cause. [I had this with my 9N3 Polo ... |
| Shock absorber issue? |
Fatal Apathy
14th Jun 2025 8:10 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 13 · Views: 616 · Subject: Shock absorber issue? |
You could leave it as it is - the rope is helping keep the wheel arch liner clean after all... 
...but check that there is no movement on the damper (even with the rope in place). Grab the ... |
| Shock absorber issue? |
Fatal Apathy
13th Jun 2025 11:14 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 13 · Views: 616 · Subject: Shock absorber issue? |
That is a brilliant bodge for what is most likely a failed vibration damper.
The mass will be loose on the shaft as the rubber bonding will have failed, causing a knocking noise as the mass moves u ... |
| Oh @#%@ - 1st OBD scan on new to me Freelander 2…… |
Fatal Apathy
10th Jun 2025 5:59 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 420 · Subject: Oh @#%@ - 1st OBD scan on new to me Freelander 2…… |
| Definitely clear all those legacy DTCs before starting on the belts (or any other work on the car). There is a certain satisfaction in clearing 50+ DTCs with the OBD reader and being left with just 4 ... |
| LED flasher using NE555 timer - advice needed |
Fatal Apathy
6th Jun 2025 7:26 am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 5 · Views: 388 · Subject: LED flasher using NE555 timer - advice needed |
Hi Jules,
This does not answer your question directly - but on my small scale sewage treatment plant, i used one of these (purchased off eBay), with a 9V battery & simple float switch. High wa ... |
| Screeching noise between 15k - 18k near pulleys - 2014 TD4 |
Fatal Apathy
2nd Jun 2025 11:32 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 15 · Views: 795 · Subject: Screeching noise between 15k - 18k near pulleys - 2014 TD4 |
Hi Andy & welcome to the forum.
Interesting to hear that the noise appears to go away with the auxilliary belt removed.. Youve changed the idler, tensioner and the Alternator overun pulley - s ... |
| Would you trade a 2012 Freelander2 for a new Evoque? |
Fatal Apathy
27th May 2025 6:48 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 36 · Views: 1716 · Subject: Would you trade a 2012 Freelander2 for a new Evoque? |
Are those better regarded?
The level for comparison isnt exactly high - still a fundamentally weak design whichever flavour of dino-juice fuels it.
If you're looking for reliability, there are oth ... |
| Brake Disc Problems |
Fatal Apathy
22nd May 2025 5:14 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 16 · Views: 875 · Subject: Brake Disc Problems |
(I presume you meant "leaving the pads - not discs - to "float" in the channel" ??)
Sorry. Exactly that - the Pads float in the caliper guide channel, not discs/rotors... I re ... |
| Brake Disc Problems |
Fatal Apathy
21st May 2025 11:35 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 16 · Views: 875 · Subject: Brake Disc Problems |
| I think both front & rears are likely to be as a result of the caliper guides, rather than the caliper pins. You need to focus on part LR043284 for the rear on a car with EPB. (not sure about the ... |
| New to me Sd4 auto with a few issues. |
Fatal Apathy
9th May 2025 10:52 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 1234 · Subject: New to me Sd4 auto with a few issues. |
| Battery sounds like it has seen better days - should be at least 12.5V resting, anything less is likely to cause random errors. |
| Engine off, warning lights on! |
Fatal Apathy
27th Apr 2025 11:25 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 661 · Subject: Engine off, warning lights on! |
did totaly forget to check the fuel filter. but will replace it anyway. which one should i buy? or not buy?
The PURFLUX filter has PURFLUX part number FCS624. (You can find details on the PURFL ... |
| Engine off, warning lights on! |
Fatal Apathy
26th Apr 2025 10:01 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 661 · Subject: Engine off, warning lights on! |
Hello Martin,
So what DTCs are you getting from the nanocom evolution?  If there are warnings on the dash board when the engine stalls, it must be throwing something. How often does the car s ... |
| Freelander 2008 HSE fault codes ? |
Fatal Apathy
25th Apr 2025 5:40 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 11 · Views: 2600 · Subject: Freelander 2008 HSE fault codes ? |
Car seems Ok with new battery, but fault codes still present ??????
Good News - the car seems OK - that is the main thing.
Fault codes not clearing - maybe they're permanent, or you need a more ... |
| Freelander 2008 HSE fault codes ? |
Fatal Apathy
23rd Apr 2025 3:04 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 11 · Views: 2600 · Subject: Freelander 2008 HSE fault codes ? |
well ive just fitted a new battery as past few days its been going flat in a few hrs of being left I put it down to a 10 year old battery ? Is this not the case ???
If your old battery has gone 10 ... |
| Freelander 2008 HSE fault codes ? |
Fatal Apathy
23rd Apr 2025 11:08 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 11 · Views: 2600 · Subject: Freelander 2008 HSE fault codes ? |
Alex Pescaru listed the Land Rover specific DTC Codes here:-
https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic17379.html
Looks like a glow-plug controller & a separate immobiliser issue - but if the car star ... |
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