| Author |
Message |
 Door/Boot unlocking |
geoff.c
 12th Jun 2011 6:55 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 15 · Views: 10500 · Subject: boot lock |
| My 08 opens just the driver's door and fuel cap with one push. I would find it really inconvenient if the tailgate unlatched too. |
| No Cruise Control |
geoff.c
12th Jun 2011 6:52 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 22 · Views: 11666 · Subject: cc |
| Just one press on the + button does it for me. |
| Positive Topic - I am happy with my Freelander 2 |
geoff.c
28th Apr 2011 6:21 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 25 · Views: 14252 · Subject: YES |
| This is my first Freelander, and I find it just great to drive. (08 GS TD4) Being more used to series and defender types, the Freelander feels really stable, very comfortable and smooth! Had just one ... |
| Nice and legal off road track in Derbyshire |
geoff.c
14th Apr 2011 3:58 pm
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Forum: United Kingdom · Replies: 21 · Views: 24314 · Subject: Moor Lane |
| The first time i went down Moor Lane, was in the mid 60's. It wasn't muddy at the time, but rough with plenty of rocks sticking up. As we were only in a Minor 1000, belonging to Staffordshire Farmers, ... |
| Who makes the FL2 engine/ intermittant fault |
geoff.c
13th Apr 2011 7:54 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 23 · Views: 12349 · Subject: engine maker |
I understand the engine is designated as a DW12 by Peugeot. I am familiar with the DW10, and the 12 is similar in many ways.
Pity the oil filter housing is at an upward angle, the DW10 is horizontal, ... |
| Market Research |
geoff.c
30th Mar 2011 8:37 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 50 · Views: 20918 · Subject: survey |
Like.
1. Very comfy.
2. Effortless power.
3. General feeling of being in a quality car.
Dislike.
1. Have read of high cost of servicing. Not had one done yet.
2. Clunky 1--2 gearshift, des ... |
| Passenger air bag warning light |
geoff.c
7th Mar 2011 8:15 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 5874 · Subject: airbag light |
| The passenger airbag deactivated lights on our 08 GS, along with all the other lamps, when the ignition comes on. As the check sequence goes through, it goes out again. I think this is normal self tes ... |
| Diesel Prices |
geoff.c
2nd Mar 2011 8:44 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 78 · Views: 34319 · Subject: fuel prices |
Shell in Derby is 133.9 and at the A38 service area just out of town, it is 134.9. So price increase of about 5p in a week.  |
| Supermarket Diesel |
geoff.c
1st Mar 2011 9:02 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 36 · Views: 21240 · Subject: fuel quality |
| Superspark is dead right with his comments. Years ago, supermarkets were guilty of selling rather raw petrol and diesel, it would burn but was very dirty. The OEM's had a meeting with the supermarket ... |
| Where to buy? |
geoff.c
24th Feb 2011 7:55 pm
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Forum: Dealership & Sponsor Feedback · Replies: 26 · Views: 16258 · Subject: Where to buy? |
| LeakyLandy, I would stick with the brand you know and get a Freelander 2. We have had ours for only 3 weeks or so, but are very pleased with it. They are off your patch, but Sturgess at Liecester were ... |
| LED Replacement |
geoff.c
24th Feb 2011 7:25 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 113 · Views: 124760 · Subject: boot lamp |
| First chance today to investigate the boot lamp, as recommended by CG and junior. Removed the spare wheel cover and the little "bit box" on the left. Saw a light shining from under the side ... |
| Underbody protection |
geoff.c
21st Feb 2011 9:06 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 27 · Views: 16146 · Subject: towing |
| Thanks for that ad210358. I had hoped it would improve over the Vauxhall. Looking forward to getting the van out, for the first time this year. Just need to avoid chicken george territory! |
| Underbody protection |
geoff.c
21st Feb 2011 8:26 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 27 · Views: 16146 · Subject: Vanning |
Our Freelander came with a tow bar, so we will try it out on the Swift Challenger we bought last year.
Normally, we pull the van with a Zafira, it's the 120 HP 1.9 diesel. Unfortunately, at the 60 l ... |
| Dashboard exterior temp display. |
geoff.c
21st Feb 2011 8:01 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 26 · Views: 10498 · Subject: ext temp |
| My wife took the Freelander for a trip to Coventry on Sunday. She was surprised by the loud(ish) beep, and checked around the instruments for a problem. After finding nothing, she continued cruising u ... |
| satisfaction survey |
geoff.c
13th Feb 2011 8:09 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 48 · Views: 23098 · Subject: I'll give it 9. |
| I would like to repeat this poll after a year or so. Having only owned the GS for a week, I have had only a intermittent O/S/R door lock to mention. I would like to see the fuel cons read a bit more t ... |
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