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 You've really got to want a FFRR to put up with this |
Bobupndown
 27th May 2025 8:47 am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 21 · Views: 1924 · Subject: You've really got to want a FFRR to put up with this |
| I look back on my time with the FL2 I am sure with rose tinted glasses, sure she needed a steering rack (under warranty), an IRD, and the tank gauges were a pain to replace. But overall a reliable car ... |
| Part Technical help |
Bobupndown
23rd May 2025 5:47 pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 16 · Views: 8141 · Subject: Part Technical help |
Well I bought a second hand unit from Ebay and it worked perfectly for about 6 months then it too decided that Bluetooth didn't want to play anymore.
I'm guessing that it's down to the age of these u ... |
| Brake Disc Problems |
Bobupndown
22nd May 2025 4:20 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 16 · Views: 1586 · Subject: Brake Disc Problems |
Pic 2 looks like it will bed in ok.
I've found various brands of pads poorly shaped recently meaning they didn't move freely in the carriers. Had to file excess paint and even metal to get them to fi ... |
| FL2 2014 Bluetooth Failing |
Bobupndown
19th May 2025 9:13 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 3 · Views: 1031 · Subject: FL2 2014 Bluetooth Failing |
On the 2014 GS it's built into the stereo head unit. My Bluetooth died as well
Second hand head unit from Ebay sorted it. |
| 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 Auto slight jerk in heavy traffic |
Bobupndown
16th May 2025 7:54 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 25 · Views: 2003 · Subject: 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 Auto slight jerk in heavy traffic |
I'm talking about the actual automatic gearbox Jules, not the haldex.  |
| Freelander 3? |
Bobupndown
14th May 2025 7:04 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 16 · Views: 4980 · Subject: Freelander 3? |
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/freelander-due-uk-return-electrified-4x4-jlr-design
Not fussed on the looks.
A LR / Chinese collaboration apparently. |
| 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 Auto slight jerk in heavy traffic |
Bobupndown
14th May 2025 5:13 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 25 · Views: 2003 · Subject: 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 Auto slight jerk in heavy traffic |
There is a gearbox 'map' which can be reset by LR or an Indy with access to the correct software which can solve this issue.
You may have had transmission oil changed previously but the filter is not ... |
| New battery needed |
Bobupndown
9th May 2025 3:53 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 874 · Subject: New battery needed |
Replaced mine last month.
5 year warranty with a Yuassa from Halfords, £86 with trade card.
Again Sd4, no need for an AGM battery.
These things apparently come in 3s, caravan battery replaced in ... |
| Front bumper / grille 2012 model |
Bobupndown
9th May 2025 7:21 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 19 · Views: 5510 · Subject: Front bumper / grille 2012 model |
The grill is indeed part of the front bumper assembly, not seen a grill available separately.
Just have the existing grill repainted. Easy enough to diy, or a paint shop could do this for you. I did ... |
| New to me 2014 LR2 with “Reduced Performance” |
Bobupndown
6th May 2025 7:26 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 10 · Views: 1069 · Subject: New to me 2014 LR2 with “Reduced Performance” |
| Attach a photo? |
| Fire |
Bobupndown
4th May 2025 8:17 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 16 · Views: 1883 · Subject: Fire |
Wow, not something I remember reading about Freelander 2s. If this was aa Vauxhall Zafira forum it would have its own topic.
Hope everyone OK and the insurance settlement helps you get mobile again s ... |
| My 2014 Sd4 GS |
Bobupndown
4th May 2025 8:11 pm
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Forum: My Freelander 2 · Replies: 255 · Views: 136853 · Subject: My 2014 Sd4 GS |
https://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums/userpics/19062/normal_1000008486.jpg
I spent an enjoyable afternoon pottering about washing and polishing cars.
The old Freelander still scrubs up alright at ... |
| My 2014 Sd4 GS |
Bobupndown
29th Apr 2025 9:48 pm
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Forum: My Freelander 2 · Replies: 255 · Views: 136853 · Subject: My 2014 Sd4 GS |
| Another advisory free MOT today 😊 |
| AutO Gearbox Out Oil Change |
Bobupndown
29th Apr 2025 10:41 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 3 · Views: 487 · Subject: AutO Gearbox Out Oil Change |
| The £580 seems reasonable. |
| AutO Gearbox Out Oil Change |
Bobupndown
29th Apr 2025 9:10 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 3 · Views: 487 · Subject: AutO Gearbox Out Oil Change |
They'll have to drain the gearbox before removal so this will be changed.
Out of interest have you been given a price for this job?
May have to replace my torque converter which will mean box remova ... |
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