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Message |
 DPF - visit dealer? |
chris@scears.com
 27th Aug 2009 12:02 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 3 · Views: 6843 · Subject: DPF - visit dealer? |
| I got the same message after 6000 km, just followed the instructions and drove on special motor mode, 3500 revs and reduced power for 20 minutes. Stopped the car/engine and took a 5 minute break. Star ... |
| 2nd Service Cost |
chris@scears.com
31st Jul 2009 9:11 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 220 · Views: 159437 · Subject: Norwegian prices |
I took my FL2 2.2 HSE 2007 for its second service here in Stavanger Norway. Did not ask for the price before taking it in... 7400 NOK which is over 700 pounds!!  The service guy joked that L ... |
| Xenon Lights- They shine better but what about looks? |
chris@scears.com
7th Jul 2008 5:23 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 18 · Views: 11397 · Subject: Xenon Lights- They shine better but what about looks? |
Xenon lights are much brighter than nomal lights, another advantage is the long life of these units, compaired with the conventional H7 bulbs!
Power consumption is far less too, emitting less heat. ... |
| Freelander 2 possible oil leak |
chris@scears.com
22nd Jun 2008 5:07 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 10 · Views: 14069 · Subject: Freelander 2 possible oil leak |
| I have been through the same, it started with a burnt oil /smoky smell from inside the car, when pushing it or easy offroad driving. Went to my fantastic (not) Land Rover service centre in Stavanger i ... |
| What was your last car? |
chris@scears.com
16th Jun 2008 7:50 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 184 · Views: 67443 · Subject: What was your last car? |
| FL1 S 2004, with the under-powered 1.8 petrol engine. |
| dpf full warning |
chris@scears.com
16th Jun 2008 7:46 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 13 · Views: 17912 · Subject: dpf full warning |
| I got the DPF full after just 6000 km, the engine went into reduced power mode and I drove it for 15-20 minutes at 3000 rpm in 3 gear, stopped and took a 10 minute break and started it again - all bac ... |
| Build Times |
chris@scears.com
19th May 2008 6:24 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 21 · Views: 7287 · Subject: Build Times |
| I ordered my 2007 HSE TD4 Januar 29 and received the wonderfull car April 27 (2007) so it seems the production time has gone down in a year, but transport to other countries must vary too. |
| FL2 Model XS or HSE? |
chris@scears.com
16th Apr 2008 5:37 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 24 · Views: 9360 · Subject: HSE spec seems to change from country to country |
| Here in the cold (rainy side of Norway) the moon roof and sat nav is extra on the HSE, at least when I bought it last year. |
| Leather Issues |
chris@scears.com
15th Apr 2008 8:06 pm
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Forum: My Freelander 2 · Replies: 29 · Views: 23435 · Subject: Leather Issues |
Same problem here, newer jeans do colour off...  A good leather polish will remove it, but should we use LR polish og is it ok to use any leather cleaner/polish.. |
| SUNROOF RECALL |
chris@scears.com
9th Apr 2008 7:14 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 83 · Views: 44452 · Subject: SUNROOF RECALL |
Just done my clip moonroof recall. took 6 hours, but my LR service is blody crap! 
(Bilforum Stavanger) The service manger could not say why and what was done the mechanic had gone ... |
| smoked rear lights Freelander 2/ LR2 |
chris@scears.com
9th Apr 2008 6:54 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 19 · Views: 10981 · Subject: smoked rear lights Freelander 2/ LR2 |
I agree with AndyC, why ruin a fantastic rear light design!!!!!!!!!!! 
Could put a diamond or flashy stuff in, but please dont hid it.  |
| FL2 RELIABILITY |
chris@scears.com
6th Apr 2008 5:26 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 18 · Views: 9521 · Subject: FL2 RELIABILITY |
I bought LR2 on April 29, 2007, since then I had very little troubles:
1: Oil leak engine/gear or oil pan, had it for repair, just to hear that the hopless dealer had ordered the wrong kit... (Bil ... |
| Rear tailgate stop/brake light |
chris@scears.com
5th Apr 2008 7:47 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 23 · Views: 16849 · Subject: Rear tailgate stop/brake light |
| No problems here, been in the car wash 10-12 times this winter and tried with a hose today |
| Performance Chip/Module |
chris@scears.com
2nd Apr 2008 8:00 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 16 · Views: 12542 · Subject: Performance Chip/Module |
Hallo
Anyone thinking/got a Performance Chip/Module for our FL2 TD4?
Even with 160 bhp it would be nice with 10-20% more power! 
Even if it could mess with the 3 year garantee.  |
| High pitch sound from behind the grille. |
chris@scears.com
2nd Apr 2008 7:45 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 36 · Views: 16172 · Subject: EGR valve |
| On diesel engines (TD4) the fuel has to be heated to be able to burn (living i a cold country) the EGR valve isnt it the same as a glow plug/heater? Thats what it sounds like to me |
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