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 Crashed freelander 2 repair project |
Jagracer
 12th Apr 2025 3:45 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 25 · Views: 6859 · Subject: Crashed freelander 2 repair project |
| I know that this is an old thread, but, in answer to unexplained crash data. The restraints control module is under the centre consol, behind the handbrake, somewhere. The Steering column, has a shear ... |
| Freelander 2 Wont start after failed Aux Belt - CrankSensor |
Jagracer
12th Apr 2025 3:29 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 37 · Views: 3877 · Subject: Freelander 2 Wont start after failed Aux Belt - CrankSensor |
| It does sound as if your engine has failed. I have a 2008 engine sitting in the shed, if you fancy swapping the engine. West Norfolk area. |
| Front Wishbone Ball Joint Reattachment |
Jagracer
9th Apr 2025 12:55 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 14 · Views: 1929 · Subject: Front Wishbone Ball Joint Reattachment |
| I saw with your story, so if I saw this thread a month ago, I could have told you the easiest way to replace the lower arm. Remove the driveshaft bolt, The anti-roll bar fitting at the bottom, and the ... |
| Freelander 2 EPB bedding cycle |
Jagracer
26th Nov 2024 5:58 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 26 · Views: 3158 · Subject: Freelander 2 EPB bedding cycle |
| Interesting topic. The EPB operates a solenoid onto one end of the Brake Pads, The FFRR has rear Shoes that need bedding in. Using the FL2 foot brake beds the pads in. I have had it all apart, and its ... |
| Swirl Flaps |
Jagracer
26th Nov 2024 5:47 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 196 · Views: 135947 · Subject: Swirl Flaps |
| When I swapped our 2008 FL2 to a 2010 engine, I never really registered swirl flaps. I swapped engine looms so that the later engine uses every sensor and the original ecu from the 2008 car. No fault ... |
| USB - sudden failure to connect - SOLVED |
Jagracer
8th Nov 2024 5:37 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 20 · Views: 4639 · Subject: USB - sudden failure to connect - SOLVED |
| Hi, Jules. I used to use, like many people, a Henly Solon 15watt iron many years ago, sadly now obsolete. A useful tip for circuit boards is to cut each tag on the components one wants to remove on th ... |
| P0380 code |
Jagracer
4th Nov 2024 4:37 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 25 · Views: 3551 · Subject: P0380 code |
| Charging voltage is at the bottom end, but Ok. The reason I said cranking voltage is that an apparent good battery can, under load, give a fairly low cranking voltage when drawing, perhaps four hundre ... |
| P0380 code |
Jagracer
4th Nov 2024 1:49 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 25 · Views: 3551 · Subject: P0380 code |
| Too low. I find that I have to take out the battery and put it on a refreshing charger for the weekend every few months to achieve 12.9 volts. Calcium batteries do not go as high as a good Lead Acid b ... |
| Fuel filter |
Jagracer
4th Nov 2024 1:36 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 16 · Views: 1905 · Subject: Fuel filter |
| Not really, although I find the fuel gauges tend to drop rather fast when just below half a tank. I suggest that, as the cars age, oldest now eighteen years old, the rubber pips will slowly get porous ... |
| Front Lower suspension Arm Ball Joint |
Jagracer
3rd Nov 2024 9:29 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 30 · Views: 23341 · Subject: Front Lower suspension Arm Ball Joint |
| My local specialist only fits genuine parts, unless I supply him with them if I can get a better deal. I normally use Rimmers, LRParts, or Maltings 4x4. Paddock are not so competive now, and Craddock ... |
| growy stuff in my screen wash fluid |
Jagracer
3rd Nov 2024 9:23 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 16 · Views: 2880 · Subject: growy stuff in my screen wash fluid |
| Satire, just the current electric car jokes. You are right, of course, in fact they are so badly promoted, that people do not know you have to change the anti-freeze in the battery cooling system, eit ... |
| USB - sudden failure to connect - SOLVED |
Jagracer
3rd Nov 2024 7:39 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 20 · Views: 4639 · Subject: USB - sudden failure to connect - SOLVED |
| That's useful information, Jules. I was wondering if one has mount and unmount the USB stick like happens with Apple's software, to make it recognise that the USB is there. There are more than one USB ... |
| coolant loss |
Jagracer
3rd Nov 2024 7:30 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 20 · Views: 3089 · Subject: coolant loss |
| Its not an MOT failure though. Its often missing after a service in ones local garage. |
| P0380 code |
Jagracer
3rd Nov 2024 7:28 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 25 · Views: 3551 · Subject: P0380 code |
| The battery voltage is a contentious issue on FL2's. My daughters 2009 model was running on a fairly new No.72 battery, and showed a glow plug fault on starting, and 11.2 volts. I replaced with a full ... |
| P0380 code |
Jagracer
3rd Nov 2024 5:46 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 25 · Views: 3551 · Subject: P0380 code |
| If you change the glow plugs, do them all. Its a pig of a job with the engine in. One has to remove the Inlet Manifold, fuel filter, possibly Power Steering Pump, wiring Loom along the front connects, ... |
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