| Author |
Message |
 DPF full |
JonMs
 6th Jul 2025 5:57 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 31 · Views: 911 · Subject: DPF full |
This is an excellent video showing the DPF cycle and regen. using live data from a GAP IID tool.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Csr5wyU_Sk |
| Servicing Spreadsheet For The Freelander 2 |
JonMs
16th Jun 2025 8:48 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 3 · Views: 234 · Subject: Servicing Spreadsheet For The Freelander 2 |
| Thank you for doing this. It's a great reference for the fiddly stuff......part numbers for O-rings and so on that I always forget where I wrote it down! |
| Shock absorber issue? |
JonMs
15th Jun 2025 6:06 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 13 · Views: 668 · Subject: Shock absorber issue? |
I am sure my FL2 (2014) never had dampers on its OEM rear shocks when I changed them in 2023.
It certainly doesnt have any now.
Same for my 2011 first facelift model. No damper on the original or ... |
| A Bunch Of (Maybe) Useful Videos |
JonMs
6th Jun 2025 12:21 pm
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Forum: Photos, Videos & Media · Replies: 8 · Views: 726 · Subject: A Bunch Of (Maybe) Useful Videos |
| These are excellent. Thank you for taking the time. |
| LED sidelamp bulbs |
JonMs
26th Apr 2025 4:53 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 514 · Subject: LED sidelamp bulbs |
| I do, although obviously unlike DRL's my rear lights will also be on. They are very good, way better than the standard bulbs that you can barely see at all. |
| LED sidelamp bulbs |
JonMs
26th Apr 2025 4:07 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 514 · Subject: LED sidelamp bulbs |
| My car is a 2011 model and I use Ring Premium Led Bulbs RW501CBLED for my sidelights. Ive had them in for ages with no problems at all. |
| Which diagnostic device can do an air path calibration? |
JonMs
18th Jan 2025 5:57 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 625 · Subject: Which diagnostic device can do an air path calibration? |
| I can confirm that GAP IID does not do this unfortunately. |
| towing mirrors for 2014 freelander2 |
JonMs
31st May 2024 4:50 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 3 · Views: 751 · Subject: towing mirrors for 2014 freelander2 |
| I agree. I've got Milenco Grand Aero Platinum mirrors. They are excellent. |
| haldex nut ( the tough one to get out) |
JonMs
21st Mar 2024 9:33 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 14 · Views: 2520 · Subject: haldex nut ( the tough one to get out) |
I suspect it was only added to the 2013MY FL2 as they were using more Evoque parts during the later days of FL2 production..
I think it was added with the 2011MY face lift. It's on mine (MY11) unfo ... |
| Auto gearbox oil for 2013 FL2 SD4 - AW-1 - recommendations |
JonMs
6th Mar 2024 12:36 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 3 · Views: 1131 · Subject: Auto gearbox oil for 2013 FL2 SD4 - AW-1 - recommendations |
| I always use this : https://www.smithandallan.com/product/smith-allan-atf-lv-synthetic-automatic-transmission-fluid-4030 |
| More towbar questions - Updated |
JonMs
4th Mar 2024 4:49 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 12 · Views: 2063 · Subject: More towbar questions - Updated |
| The Brink one was original equipment but is maybe not recommended. Do a search on "Towbar Clunk" on this forum to see why. |
| More towbar questions - Updated |
JonMs
4th Mar 2024 12:09 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 12 · Views: 2063 · Subject: More towbar questions - Updated |
| I use a Westfalia detachable with 13 pin electrics to tow my caravan (with ALKO hitch). I really can't fault it. I prefer detachable because I don't use the hitch all the time, I prefer the look of it ... |
| Servicing |
JonMs
15th Jan 2024 10:02 am
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 4 · Views: 1417 · Subject: Servicing |
| My caravan is out of warranty so I service it annually myself. Compared to a car it's very easy. |
| Gearbox, Haldex ? |
JonMs
7th Aug 2023 12:39 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 8 · Views: 2326 · Subject: Gearbox, Haldex ? |
| 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. |
| Removing a Stripped Torx Filler Plug |
JonMs
2nd Aug 2023 10:45 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 59 · Views: 10442 · Subject: Removing a Stripped Torx Filler Plug |
| When you get the plug out, make sure the replacement is only torqued to 7Nm, which is the figure given in the workshop manual. 7Nm is nothing, literally just tight enough so it doesn't vibrate loose. ... |
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