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 LR2 Fuel gauge up and down |
Spuddyo
 4th Feb 2020 11:01 am
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Forum: United Kingdom · Replies: 14 · Views: 8702 · Subject: LR2 Fuel gauge up and down |
| I am about to do this work, one of my senders reads open circuit at the conn3ctor on top of the tank, have fitted a 180ohm resistor temporarily. I have read that the tank can just be released from its ... |
| Would you consider something other that a Freelander |
Spuddyo
22nd Feb 2016 6:26 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 791 · Views: 282436 · Subject: Would you consider something other that a Freelander |
| We love our Freelander 2 but needed something bigger for weekends and holidays etc. looked at a disco 3 but then bought a Nissan Elgrand Rider , a limo in a van basically. We have the best of both wor ... |
| cheap tyres |
Spuddyo
2nd Dec 2015 12:45 pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 17 · Views: 8904 · Subject: cheap tyres |
| Last year I had Mayrun MR500 tyres fitted to the FL2 for road use. I am really surprised and very happy with how these tyres are performing. Quiet, lots of grip in the wet, good wear and they were ver ... |
| Spluttered to a stop in hot weather |
Spuddyo
21st Nov 2015 10:57 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 3720 · Subject: Spluttered to a stop in hot weather |
| I drove 300km yesterday in a cooler 28C and the freelander 2 had no issues at all. I really do suspect that the 40C day and being stuck in a traffic jam for 30 mins led to some kind of fuel starvation ... |
| Spluttered to a stop in hot weather |
Spuddyo
19th Nov 2015 11:43 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 3720 · Subject: Spluttered to a stop in hot weather |
| 4c would suit me better to be honest. I love the Aussie autumn, winter and spring, but summer is a challenge for sure. I have an MX5 that stays in the garage through summer because it's too hot to dri ... |
| Spluttered to a stop in hot weather |
Spuddyo
19th Nov 2015 12:31 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 3720 · Subject: Spluttered to a stop in hot weather |
| Hi everyone. 2009 FL2 petrol, yesterday was a very hot 40C and I had been driving for an hour in stop start peak traffic. The temperature gauge was normal, but I guess it's just an idiot gauge anyway ... |
| blower motor not working |
Spuddyo
17th Nov 2015 4:19 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 24 · Views: 21371 · Subject: blower motor not working |
| Big thanks to you guys, after replacing the battery on my 2009 FL2 the blowers would not work. I followed the directions on this thread and after checking the 40amp fuse, unplugged the blower control ... |
| Noisy diff, anybody had it fixed Sydney or newcastle area ? |
Spuddyo
1st Apr 2015 4:11 am
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Forum: Australia & New Zealand · Replies: 4 · Views: 5300 · Subject: Diff Rebuild - all done. |
| It may help someone down the track, I eventually bit the bullet and had the diff rebuilt in Sydney at a total cost of $1650. It was a drive in / drive out job, diff removed, all bearings and seals rep ... |
| Noisy diff, how long before it fails completely ? |
Spuddyo
25th Jan 2015 12:04 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 3167 · Subject: Noisy diff, how long before it fails completely ? |
| We first noticed the noise about two months ago, it is noticeable from about 40kph and gets noisier over 80 kph. The car travels about 600km per week, so may have already done 5000km with the noise. M ... |
| Noisy diff, how long before it fails completely ? |
Spuddyo
25th Jan 2015 12:41 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 3167 · Subject: Noisy diff, how long before it fails completely ? |
| Our 2009 fl2 has recently developed a noisy diff. Finding it difficult to get anyone in the local area in Australia to repair it so thinking of buying a recon from uk and shipping it over. Has anyone ... |
| Noisy diff, anybody had it fixed Sydney or newcastle area ? |
Spuddyo
25th Jan 2015 12:12 am
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Forum: Australia & New Zealand · Replies: 4 · Views: 5300 · Subject: Noisy diff, anybody had it fixed Sydney or newcastle area ? |
| Hi . Our freelander 2 has a noisy diff which I believe from the forum is common. 2009 model so out of warranty, so looking for somewhere that is familiar with this job, but not a dealer. If I can't f ... |
| Where are the air con charging ports to top up R134a ? |
Spuddyo
23rd Jan 2015 8:21 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 1 · Views: 4848 · Subject: Found them |
One in the compartment where the brake fluid tank is, the other about 6" below it I above the engine. Staring me in the face.
Thanks anyway. Topped up and I have icey cold air now  |
| Where are the air con charging ports to top up R134a ? |
Spuddyo
23rd Jan 2015 7:43 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 1 · Views: 4848 · Subject: Where are the air con charging ports to top up R134a ? |
| Hi. I took my 2009 FL2 to have the refrigerant gas topped up in the aircon, but we can't find the red and blue charging ports. They must be hidden behind a panel or under something, does anyone know ... |
| 2009 Freelander 2 exhaust system |
Spuddyo
28th Aug 2014 3:13 am
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Forum: Australia & New Zealand · Replies: 2 · Views: 3642 · Subject: 2009 Freelander 2 exhaust system |
Hi Guys
Can anyone tell me where I might find an exhaust muffler / rear box for a 2009 Freelander 2 in Australia. So far I have had no luck and am looking at 8 weeks delivery from UK. Surely ther ... |
| Is there an override for gear selector lock? |
Spuddyo
24th Jun 2013 12:39 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 3 · Views: 6908 · Subject: Is there an override for gear selector lock? |
| Thank you, that is a very clear explanation of the system and one day might get me out of trouble. Sometimes over engineering can cause as many problems as it solves. My old Jag lockout gave me so mu ... |
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