| Author |
Message |
 non start/trip reset |
boiledgnat
 14th Apr 2007 6:26 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 74 · Views: 47770 · Subject: non start/trip reset |
I know there have been references to this in a number of threads, but I can't seem to find a definitive update on a solution...
After 2 weeks of extremely enjoyable ownership, I had the non start i ... |
| Insurance |
boiledgnat
13th Apr 2007 12:02 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 8 · Views: 6281 · Subject: Insurance |
LR insurance for me was 540, but they wouldn't give me protected no claims.
I managed to get gap insurance from my LR dealer for 210, as they price matched an internet quote I'd got! (They actuall ... |
| Insurance |
boiledgnat
13th Apr 2007 7:20 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 8 · Views: 6281 · Subject: Insurance |
Your insurance cost sounds about right - I'm paying 605 (39, 5yrs NCB protected, clean license).
I went with NFU Mutual in the end, they were a little more expensive, but offered the best value and ... |
| Warning triangle |
boiledgnat
12th Apr 2007 6:47 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 4 · Views: 4299 · Subject: Warning triangle |
| According to the manual, there's supposed to be a warning triangle in the boot, next to the spare. I've had a look and can't see one, but I haven't taken the spare out. Has anyone else found one? I ... |
| heated windscreen |
boiledgnat
12th Apr 2007 9:51 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 39 · Views: 35448 · Subject: heated windscreen |
| Most insurance companies in the UK have a minimal windscreen excess - (mine is 25 GBP), therefore the cost of the heated windscreen really doesn't matter as I will only pay 25 GBP for a new one - and ... |
| Landrover assistance? |
boiledgnat
10th Apr 2007 10:13 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 19 · Views: 15510 · Subject: Landrover assistance? |
There was a reply card in my pack for LR Assistance (along with the plastic card), which said that a welcome pack would be sent to me. I only posted it last week, so nothing yet.
BG |
| Key fob |
boiledgnat
6th Apr 2007 8:01 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 2 · Views: 4394 · Subject: Key fob |
| yes, just squeeze the catch in at the top and push against the bit with the key loop hole in it. It's easier if you have a metal loop throught the hole then you've got something to press against. |
| Likes and dislikes... |
boiledgnat
2nd Apr 2007 5:04 pm
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Forum: My Freelander 2 · Replies: 40 · Views: 33000 · Subject: Likes and dislikes... |
minor niggle....
In reverse, the wing mirrors automatically dip, but this means I can no longer see the back of the car through them - as I use the side mirrors more than the rearview when reversin ... |
| Gradient Release Control (GRC) - Does yours work? |
boiledgnat
2nd Apr 2007 1:40 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 37 · Views: 27549 · Subject: Gradient Release Control (GRC) - Does yours work? |
Hi.
The vehicle has to be above a certain angle for it to work. I'm not sure what this is though. I managed to stall half way up a steep hill (and it was noticably steep!). After restarting, I w ... |
| Gradient Release Control (GRC) - Does yours work? |
boiledgnat
2nd Apr 2007 1:19 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 37 · Views: 27549 · Subject: Gradient Release Control (GRC) - Does yours work? |
I used the GRC on my half day taster and I can confirm that it does work very well. As did an inadvertant reverse hill descent  |
| Likes and dislikes... |
boiledgnat
2nd Apr 2007 1:17 pm
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Forum: My Freelander 2 · Replies: 40 · Views: 33000 · Subject: Likes and dislikes... |
| Only dealer problem so far is that they put the dealer sticker in the back window when I asked them not to - but it only took 5 seconds to remove, as did the CO2 sticker (now in service book in case I ... |
| Likes and dislikes... |
boiledgnat
2nd Apr 2007 1:15 pm
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Forum: My Freelander 2 · Replies: 40 · Views: 33000 · Subject: Likes and dislikes... |
Avtur wrote: As a matter of interest is your dealer Guy Salmon (Sytner Group), they make some extreme claims about customer service which my dealer certainly did not live up to
No, it was part o ... |
| Likes and dislikes... |
boiledgnat
2nd Apr 2007 8:20 am
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Forum: My Freelander 2 · Replies: 40 · Views: 33000 · Subject: Likes and dislikes... |
Well, after a very long wait (or at least it felt long!) since early Jan, I finally collected my TD4 HSE in Stornaway Grey on Saturday.
WOW
Very impressed - managed to cover almost 200 miles, an ... |
| wood imitation strip |
boiledgnat
30th Mar 2007 12:08 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 9 · Views: 10563 · Subject: wood imitation strip |
I'd keep the silver one (pixel metallic) . IMHO, it looks miles better than the plastic wood!
Just my views  |
| Welcome to Freel2.com - say hello here! |
boiledgnat
26th Mar 2007 1:20 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 5148 · Views: 2355146 · Subject: Welcome to Freel2.com - say hello here! |
| can't answer the first 2 questions, but my new wheels were built last Tuesday (20th) and I could have collected them this Wednesday, therefore 8 days - not sure how much longer to transport out of the ... |
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