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Author Message  Reluctant start iansoady 17th May 2020 10:26 am Forum: General · Replies: 3 · Views: 1937 · Subject: Reluctant start My FL2 has been stood in the drive for 2 months since lockdown started. I've kept the battery topped up with a Ctek charger and it's showing full charge. I needed to move it this morning and it was ...  Minimum mileage hint from my FL2? iansoady 15th May 2020 10:49 am Forum: General · Replies: 6 · Views: 3845 · Subject: Minimum mileage hint from my FL2? It might not be illegal but is certainly antisocial.  Connecting battery charger via 13 pin trailer socket iansoady 22nd Apr 2020 11:22 am Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 22 · Views: 11832 · Subject: Connecting battery charger via 13 pin trailer socket My handbook says the same but advice from here suggests that it's unnecessary. I had previously connected the charger to the battery direct onto the posts with no problems.  Connecting battery charger via 13 pin trailer socket iansoady 21st Apr 2020 2:42 pm Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 22 · Views: 11832 · Subject: Connecting battery charger via 13 pin trailer socket Finally got a 13 pin plug via ebay (the first one never arrived) and made up a lead. I have to report that it works very well - left on charge overnight and showing full charge this morning. I'm very ...  Connecting battery charger via 13 pin trailer socket iansoady 27th Mar 2020 2:52 pm Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 22 · Views: 11832 · Subject: Connecting battery charger via 13 pin trailer socket Thanks all, I think using the trailer socket is the way to go.  Connecting battery charger via 13 pin trailer socket iansoady 27th Mar 2020 11:26 am Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 22 · Views: 11832 · Subject: Connecting battery charger via 13 pin trailer socket I'm barely using the car during these difficult times and would like to keep the battery well topped up. I have thought of attaching a charger (Ctek) via the permanent live and earth in the 13 pin tra ...  Split intercooler hose iansoady 17th Mar 2020 12:18 pm Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 2 · Views: 1778 · Subject: Split intercooler hose Yes, that was a real godsend and very timely. Mark seems to be a very genuine person and a nice chap to boot. It seems to me it would be a good idea to have a sticky for recommended workshops / sup ...  Split intercooler hose iansoady 16th Mar 2020 4:56 pm Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 2 · Views: 1778 · Subject: Split intercooler hose Well it had to happen - I have the FL2 for 2 weeks and it develops the dreaded whooshing and restricted power message. The dealer I bought it from (who is 50 miles or so away in Stafford) was insisten ...  Help please: odd problem with tailgate lock iansoady 13th Mar 2020 3:54 pm Forum: General · Replies: 20 · Views: 9712 · Subject: Help please: odd problem with tailgate lock This is a useful thread - mine does exactly the same and I had assumed it was a "feature". I didn't know about the double press but that doesn't unlock it either. TBH it's not really a pr ...  Satnav - co-ordinate entry iansoady 11th Mar 2020 1:57 pm Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 0 · Views: 1052 · Subject: Satnav - co-ordinate entry I'm pleased to see I can use co-ordinates for entry of destinations (and even more pleased that it includes France - accepting that it will be somewhat out of date). However, it seems to only accept d ...  Engine oil for SD4 iansoady 9th Mar 2020 5:11 pm Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 0 · Views: 1140 · Subject: Engine oil for SD4 I know there have been many threads on this but I've used oil from Smith & Allan for many years. They do the Shell helix ultra pro af-l for what looks like a reasonable price: https://www.smithand ...  Bought one.... iansoady 5th Mar 2020 1:00 pm Forum: My Freelander 2 · Replies: 17 · Views: 11509 · Subject: Bought one.... I've found this link https://www.dropbox.com/sh/fwsyx91fjag1s76/AAC23wPNjxJiyrePUoIC4BFpa?dl=0 which shows options for different model years. Interestingly, heated screen seemed to be standard for 01 ...  Bought one.... iansoady 5th Mar 2020 11:38 am Forum: My Freelander 2 · Replies: 17 · Views: 11509 · Subject: Bought one.... A few more miles and still very happy. I've discovered that I don't have a heated front screen which is a slight drawback although I have to say that my Discovery one had most of its elements not work ...  Bought one.... iansoady 5th Mar 2020 11:29 am Forum: My Freelander 2 · Replies: 17 · Views: 11509 · Subject: Bought one.... This is a good thread where you might learn something new about your Freelander. Very interesting reading, many thanks!  Bought one.... iansoady 4th Mar 2020 10:52 am Forum: My Freelander 2 · Replies: 17 · Views: 11509 · Subject: Bought one.... I spent an hour yesterday reading the handbook and still haven't fully got to grips with it. Makes my old Disco seem very agricultural.

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